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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Climate
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Heavy smoke visible for miles from Bettendorf blaze
The Bettendorf Fire Department is responding to a structure fire at Wallace's Garden Center, 2605 Devils Glen Road, Bettendorf, according to a news release from the City of Bettendorf. Bettendorf crews are managing the blaze with the support of regional aid. The fire has been contained and there is no risk to the surrounding neighborhood, the release says. Our Quad Cities News crews are on the scene. A large cloud of black smoke was visible throughout the Quad Cities area Saturday afternoon after a fire broke out near Middle Road and Devils Glen Road in Bettendorf. It appears to be behind Wallace's Garden Center. Portions of Middle Road are blocked off and traffic detours are in place. This is a developing story, Our Quad Cities news has a crew on scene and will update you as more information becomes available. The city will provide another update soon, the release says. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Climate
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Work begins Monday on Devils Glen Road, Bettendorf
Beginning Monday, June 2, work continues on Devils Glen Road from 53rd Avenue to Crow Lake Drive as crews widen the roadway from two lanes to four lanes with a right turn lane at 53rd Avenue, a news release says. This project is being done in three stages. For information on the first stage that began on April 21, see the earlier news release below. During the second stage, the west lane of Devils Glen Road will be widened between Marynoel Avenue and Crow Lake Drive. To ensure the safety of the traveling public and the construction workers onsite, Devils Glen Road will be reduced to northbound traffic only from Hopewell Avenue to Forest Grove Drive. This traffic change is expected to last about four weeks, weather permitting, and a detour will be in place for southbound traffic. After that, two-way traffic will resume for the third stage of this project, which is expected to be completed by Aug. 30, weather permitting. Throughout the entire construction period, the city will be update webpages and as well as other social media. See all of the city's communications channels and customize your own here. Earlier news release Beginning Monday, April 21, 2025, work begins on Devils Glen Road from 53rd Avenue to CrowLake Drive as crews widen the roadway from two lanes to four lanes. This project will be done in three stages. During the first stage, the east lane of Devils Glen Road will be widened from the Crow Creek Bridge to Hopewell Avenue. A turn lane at the 53rd Avenue Intersection will also be added. During the second stage, thewest lane of Devils Glen Road will be widened between Marynoel Avenue and Crow Lake Drive. During the third stage, the remaining roadway work will be completed. In addition, a five-foot-wide sidewalk will be added to the west side of Devils Glen Road to connect walkers, runners, and bicyclists from 53rd Avenue to Field Sike Drive. To ensure the safety of the traveling public and the construction workers onsite, Devils Glen Road will be reduced to northbound traffic only from 53rd Avenue to Hopewell Avenue to complete the first stage of this project. This traffic change is expected to last about seven weeks, weather permitting, and a detour will be in place for southbound traffic. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
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Davenport man in custody after police say he vandalized missing Bettendorf statue
A 33-year-old Davenport man was in custody Saturday in connection with vandalism of a Bettendorf statue that went missing earlier this year. Romeo Radcliff faces felony charges of second-degree criminal mischief and second-degree theft, according to Scott County Court arrest affidavits. 'Skipper,' by Quad City artist Ted McElhiney, depicted a boy skipping rocks on the Mississippi River in Leach Park, Bettendorf. The statue was stolen from Leach Park between Jan. 8 and Jan, 9, 2025, police say. Officers say in affidavits that Radcliff is seen earlier this year on camera scraping parts of the bronze statue. Radcliff admitted to scraping the statute but denied stealing it or knowing that the parts were stolen, police say in affidavits. Radcliff 'scraped the head, hands and one foot from the statue,' affidavits show. The total value of the stolen statue is between $4,000-$5,000. Scott County Court documents say pretrial release was revoked for Radcliff, who was arrested on a warrant and was being held Saturday in Scott County Jail on a $5,000 secured bond and a $10,000 cash-only bond. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Business
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Vote here for your favorite concept for a downtown Bettendorf mural
Four finalists have been chosen for the collaborative mural project between the Downtown Bettendorf Organization (DBO) and Quad City Arts – and your input is needed in the final selection process, according to a news release. Vote here for your favorite concept now through June 1. The winner will be announced at DBO's Be Downtown event on Saturday, June 7. Painting the mural will commence through June, with an unveiling planned in early July. The new mural will be on the west-facing wall at 312 17th St. It will serve as a welcome to downtown Bettendorf, enhancing community pride, beautification and increasing public awareness of the arts. Quad City Arts was contracted by DBO to facilitate this project and will work closely with the artist chosen to ensure the project aligns with the goals of the initiative – Quad City Arts is not involved in the selection process. 'This new mural will be a major step in adding to the vibrancy of downtown and encouraging visitors and Quad Citizens to stop and spend some time in our urban core,' said Ryan Jantzi, DBO executive director. 'The Downtown Bettendorf Organization will continue to invest in art to enhance livability and to contribute to the well-being of our visitors and citizens.' 'We're thrilled to be working with the Downtown Bettendorf Organization on making this mural come to life,' said Ben Gougeon, Quad City Arts' Director of Community Engagement. 'Arts are both an economic driver and one of the greatest factors in improving an area's quality of life, and it's inspiring not only to see the talent in our region that submitted their artwork, but also to see Bettendorf investing in making their downtown area a vibrant destination.' About Downtown Bettendorf Organization The mission of the Downtown Bettendorf Organization (DBO), a division of the Quad Cities Chamber, is to administer and operate programs for the general improvement and redevelopment of Bettendorf's Central Business District and to enhance its aesthetic appearance and economic future for the community and citizens of Bettendorf. DBO was founded to provide a unified voice for stakeholders and downtown Bettendorf business owners who are committed to the future of Downtown Bettendorf. About Quad City Arts Quad City Arts is a nonprofit local arts agency dedicated to enriching the quality of life in the Quad City region through the arts. They've helped facilitate large-scale murals in Arts Alley in downtown Rock Island, on Analog Pizza & Arcade in downtown Moline, as well as countless public sculpture projects, Metro Arts murals, and many other public art and place-making initiatives. To learn more, visit here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Business
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Bettendorf High School students compete at business leadership conference
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) brought over 1,000 students and academic advisers from across Iowa to the Doubletree Hilton Convention Center in Cedar Rapids from March 30 to April 1. The annual FBLA conference brings career and technical education (CTE) students together to compete in over 100 competitive events. Students attended learning sessions with industry leaders and elected a state student officer team. The State Leadership Conference is a way to highlight the skills and knowledge gained in the classroom and apply them in real world scenarios and case studies. Seven students from Bettendorf High School attended and competed in several business and entrepreneurship competitive events. Six students became national qualifiers after getting passed in the first round, to the delight of their advisors Sarah Roeder, Mark Pisel and Angie Mojeiko. Bettendorf had a student who ran for state office for FBLA this year. Sreya Alla gave a campaign speech and ran an informational booth to convince voters to choose her as the next Iowa FBLA State Secretary. The members of Iowa FBLA voted for her as the next secretary for Iowa FBLA. This is the second time a state officer was chosen from Bettendorf in the last six years. 'We are so proud of our student members, who have been working diligently to prepare for the State Leadership Conference,' said Angie Mojeiko, Bettendorf FBLA adviser. 'They impressed industry leaders with their mastery of competitive event subjects, made powerful new connections with students around Iowa, and demonstrated their readiness to enter the workforce.' Award winners include: 1st place Help Desk, Sreya Alla 1st place Intro to Business Communications, Sreya Alla 2nd place Hospitality & Event Planning, Olivia Keninger & Kelly Le 3rd place Vocabulary Relay, Connor Wehr, Preston Tennant & Winston Shaner 4th place Intro to Business Concepts, Preston Tennant 4th place T-shirt Design, Sreya Alla & Delainey Sullivan 4th place Marketing, Connor Wehr & Preston Tennant 4th place Social Media Strategies, Sreya Alla, Olivia Keninger, & Delainey Sullivan 6th place T-shirt Design, Olivia Keninger & Kelly Le 8th place Broadcast Journalism, Delainey Sullivan 8th place Advertising, Delainey Sullivan 8th place, Visual Design Connor Wehr & Kelly Le Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
