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Rock Out With Rock Star Bingo

February 16th, 2022
Rock Out With Rock Star Bingo

Rock Star Bingo EVERY Wednesday Night @ 7pm The Tangled Wood (Bettendorf, IA) B-I-N-G-O + Name That Tune + Sing-a-longsRock Star Bingo FREE To Play Win FREE drinks! ALL AGES Think you know your music? If you know what song contains these lyrics, you would probably love Rock Star Bingo! “And she’s watching him with those eyes, And she’s loving him with that body, I just know it, Yeah ‘n’ he’s holding her in his arms late, late at night.” What is Rock Star Bingo? Just like “regular” bingo, but we replaced bingo numbers, like “B16”, with parts of songs. If you know the song... Read More

I-74 Bike and Pedestrian Path Opening Delayed In Moline

December 30th, 2021
I-74 Bike and Pedestrian Path Opening Delayed In Moline

Despite construction work on track to wrap up on the new bicycle and pedestrian path on the recently opened Interstate 74 bridge over the next several weeks, the bridge general contractor and the cities of Moline and Bettendorf have decided to wait until spring to open the path to the public. “We know many are eagerly awaiting the new path,” said communications and outreach coordinator for the I-74 project I-74 Bridge Project Kristina Kuehling. “Construction is anticipated to be completed in the next several weeks, however, after careful consideration, the path will remain closed until the... Read More

Bettendorf State Of The District Event Coming Up

December 25th, 2021
Bettendorf State Of The District Event Coming Up

Mark your calendar for our first Bett State of the District and Community Information Fair on Monday, January 24th at Grant Wood Elementary. Come for the fair, stay for the presentation. Open to the public! 5-6 pm – Community Information Fair – GW Gym Community and district displays with information and services for kids and parents. Interested in Hosting a Display? Cost – $10 donation to Bettendorf Schools Outreach Program. Contact Celeste at (563) 359-3681 or cmiller@bettendorf.k12.ia.us. 6:15 pm – Bett State of the District – GW Commons Presented by Dr. Michelle... Read More

SCRA Grants Bettendorf Schools $46.5K

December 23rd, 2021
SCRA Grants Bettendorf Schools $46.5K

Thank you to the Scott County Regional Authority (SCRA) for awarding Bettendorf Schools $46,500 for two grants. Herbert Hoover Inclusive Learning Playground – $42,500 The funds will be used to supplement the renovation of the Herbert Hoover Elementary playground with inclusive play space and additional accessible opportunities. Funds will help cover the installation of a new outdoor learning structure. Safe Bus Stops for Bettendorf Students – $4,000 The grant will fund stop-arm cameras for Bettendorf school buses. The cameras will be mounted on the bus below the stop arm and are... Read More

Bettendorf’s Molly Conrad Celebrating New Baby And New Album, ‘Light Of The Dark’

December 14th, 2021
Bettendorf's Molly Conrad Celebrating New Baby And New Album, 'Light Of The Dark'

Like a lot of us, Molly Conrad has learned a lot about light and darkness during the Covid pandemic. The 29-year-old singer/songwriter and Bettendorf native — currently living in Buffalo, N.Y. – has had a pretty productive pandemic, producing a new boy with her husband, and a new album, “Light of the Dark.” One took nine months to make, and the other just three days. “I really love sad songs,” Conrad said recently, noting she’d written the new music over the past couple years. “I love melancholic truth with glimmers of hope sprinkled about, and tried to capture the nuance of... Read More

It’s Nothing Trivial: Check Out Trivia Night Live In Bettendorf Tonight

November 23rd, 2021
It's Nothing Trivial: Check Out Trivia Night Live In Bettendorf Tonight

Trivia Night Live is rolling into The Tangled Wood in Bettendorf every Tuesday at 7 p.m.! It’s Free To Play, with up to eight people per team playing in various categories. What is Trivia Night Live? Trivia Night Live is a live interactive team trivia game played at your favorite restaurants and bars. The game consists of four rounds of questions of increasing difficulty and point values. Categories range from current events, history, geography, science, sports, and more…. Trivia Night Live is free to play, and you can have up to 8 members on a team. Prizes are awarded for the winner of the... Read More

Quad-Cities Downtowns Celebrate The Holidays With Awesome Events!

November 20th, 2021
Quad-Cities Downtowns Celebrate The Holidays With Awesome Events!

Deck the Downtowns promotions are going on NOW in Downtown Bettendorf, Davenport and Rock Island. Each downtown will promote their own unique activities encouraging people to eat, drink, shop and be merry downtown. “This is the first time the three downtowns managed by the Quad Cities Chamber have come together to showcase the businesses that make each downtown unique with Deck the Downtowns,” said Kyle Carter, VP of Place Management, Quad Cities Chamber. “There is so much to offer in each downtown during the holidays – whether it’s enjoying a holiday event with your family, date... Read More

Bettendorf Public Library event will look at the history of radio alongside WWII

November 14th, 2021
Bettendorf Public Library event will look at the history of radio alongside WWII

The Bettendorf Public Library is offering a look at World War II history through radio with host Steve Darnall. The Community Connections presentation will virtually host the radio historian on Tuesday, November 16th at 7:00 PM. World War II was the first war in history to receive almost continuous coverage on radio. The presentation examines how radio rose to the challenge of life during wartime with sound clips from news broadcasts, presidential speeches, entertainment shows, and more. The virtual talk will take place via GoToMeeting. Admission is free but advance registration is required to... Read More

Club For Aspiring Authors Coming To Library TONIGHT

November 11th, 2021
Club For Aspiring Authors Coming To Library TONIGHT

Aspiring authors of all levels are invited to share their work and deepen their skills at the Bettendorf Writing Club hosted by the Bettendorf Public Library. On Thursday, November 11th, the club will meet at the library located at 2950 Learning Campus Dr. in Bettendorf. The free event does not require registration and starts at 6:30 PM. The Bettendorf Writing Club is designed to give writers the chance to share short pieces of their work and includes writing exercises along with a brief lesson from seasoned authors. The club is designed for adults and takes place on the second Thursday of each... Read More

Composer presenting program on his music at Bettendorf Library

November 10th, 2021
Composer presenting program on his music at Bettendorf Library

The Bettendorf Public Library’s music listening event series, Trax from the Stax, is offering an inside look at the creation of film score on November 11th at 7:00 PM. Davenport musician Neal Smith, who has recently composed, arranged, performed, and recorded a score of the film “The Land Beyond the Sunset,” will be presenting the program. Trax from the Stax does not require registration and takes place at the Bettendorf Public Library located at 2950 Learning Campus Dr. in Bettendorf. Created as a silent film, historian William K. Everson called “The Land Beyond the Sunset”... Read More