Prep football: Flu-ridden Muskies close out season at PV Oct 23, 2009
BETTENDORF, Iowa Pleasant Valley coach Rusty VanWetzinga dubs it World War III: The Germ War ... Aside from losses to Clinton and Bettendorf the league s top two teams the Spartans are allowing just 9 ... - Where: Bettendorf (Pleasant Valley High School). (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Prep cross country: Armstrong encouraged by performance of MHS girls at regionals Oct 23, 2009
Coach Tim Armstrong s team scored 178 points to finish behind Iowa City West (40), Bettendorf (64), Pleasant Valley (73) and Burlington (97) ... City West, Bettendorf and PV advance to next Saturday s state cross country meet in Fort Dodge. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Stephen Mullarkey Oct 22, 2009
Mr. Mullarkey lived in Bettendorf, Iowa, and was employed as president of BT Prime Mover, in Muscatine from 1990-96 ... He will be dearly missed by his close friends, Katie Igler, formerly of Muscatine, and Brian and Dana Ivers, formerly of Bettendorf, as well as, many friends around the world. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Obituaries, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009 (811) Oct 22, 2009
passed away Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009, at Trinity Pathway Hospice in Bettendorf, Iowa. Private services will be held in Vincennes, Ind. (Vincennes Sun Commercial, IN)
Marching bands converge on Muscatine Oct 20, 2009
You are not logged in. MUSCATINE, Iowa It was a colorful display of feathered plumes, color guard flags and band uniforms this weekend at the State Marching Band Festival on Saturday. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
MAC boys: Kenyon earns all-conference honors for Muskies Oct 17, 2009
You are not logged in. KRISTI NIXON/MUSCATINE JOURNAL Muscatine's Jason Kenyon leads the pack at the two-mile mark of Thursday's Mississippi Athletic Conference meet at Discovery Park. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
MAC girls: Brunson, Cruz fuel Muskies to fifth-place finish Oct 17, 2009
Pleasant Valley edged Bettendorf for the MAC team title 38-39, and Burlington s Mackenzie Eland passed Anna Peer of Bettendorf just before the finish line to win the individual title ... Two of the top 10 teams in the state in PV and Bettendorf were here, and I think it motivated us to run better. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Donna Jean Skipton Oct 16, 2009
Survivors include two sons, Randy Skipton of Bettendorf and Milo Skipton of Wapello; three grandchildren and a great-grandson; a sister, Marceline Marsh of Wapello. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and a brother, Allen Marsh. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
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Along with Simons, Phelps staff brought in 6-10 Seth VanDeest of Bettendorf, 6-8 Reece Uhlenhopp of Urbandale and 6-8 Aaron Hawley of Rogers, Ark. And if that s not enough, 7-foot Sean Jones joins the mix after redshirting last season. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Sandeman jack of all trades for No. 11 Iowa Oct 15, 2009
At Bettendorf High School, he was a star receiver but he also returned punts and kickoffs, occasionally played defense and even started a few games at quarterback as a senior ... Sandeman had a knack for it all the way back to his days at Bettendorf. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
College football: Hawkeyes' Chaney lost for season Oct 15, 2009
Ferentz has capable replacements for Chaney in all those roles, most notably Bettendorf s Colin Sandeman, but he seemed unusually edgy and pessimistic for a coach who has the second longest winning streak in the country. Ferentz realizes his team is a break or two from having a much less gaudy record. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Streak buster: North Scott hands MHS first loss in 22 matches Oct 15, 2009
In all honesty, I don t think we ve faced a block like that since Bettendorf (Aug. 27). (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Kirk Ferentz Q&A Oct 14, 2009
com - Ferentz prepares for Wisconsin. Moving real quickly, it was a great weekend last weekend. (Iowa Sports -- Rivals.com)
Former NY Gov. Pataki plans Iowa event Oct 14, 2009
Brian Kennedy, finance director for the Scott County Republican Party, says Pataki will be the headline speaker at a fundraiser for the eastern Iowa organization on Nov. 10 in Bettendorf. Pataki's visit could fuel speculation that he's interested in making a run for the Republican Party's presidential nomination in 2012. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Marie R. Frye Oct 14, 2009
Service: 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 13, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Bettendorf. Visitation: 4:30-7:30 p.m. today, at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf, Christian wake service, 4:30 p.m. Monday, funeral home ... Memorials may be made to the church or to the Bettendorf Childrens Museum. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Muscatine Mall owners highlight zone opportunities Oct 14, 2009
The current owners, who bought the property in 2005, come from different agencies: Koellner, president of Build to Suit Inc. in Bettendorf; Realtor Thad Denhartog; and Rodney Blackwell. All three are also the mall s managers. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
James Loren Vest III Oct 9, 2009
He is survived by his parents, James and Julie Vest, Jr. of Wellman; sister Jamie Vest of Wellman; grandparents: Beverly (Mam) Vest of Wellman and Jim Clark of Ocala, Florida; great grandmothers: June Clay of Arizona City, Arizona and Helen Rotzinger of Bettendorf; an aunt, Tammy Vest of Wellman; an uncle: Jerry Suchomel of North Carolina; and several great aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, James L. Vest Sr. and great-grandparents: Fred Clay Sr. and Anna Clark. (Kalona News, IA)
Prep football: Muskies won't say die Oct 9, 2009
Corrigan suffered the injury three weeks ago and re-aggravated it last week against Bettendorf ... - Last week: West was held to 124 yards of total offense in being blanked at home to Bettendorf, 27-0. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Picking up the pace: Kenyon, Dolan ignite Muskies to third-place finish Oct 8, 2009
Bettendorf won the girls race with 48 points ... Bettendorf is ranked in the top 10, Armstrong said, and Clinton has two runners and Davenport Central had a runner ranked in the top 25 in 4A. We ran into some tough competition tonight ... Dana Ewan (Bettendorf) 16:17; 5. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Growing - and shrinking - pains in downtown Muscatine Oct 8, 2009
Mike Tutor of Bettendorf is moving Cedar Street Pawn to a building being remodeled in the 200 block of east Second Street. And Dawn and Barry Pence and Herman Ferreira, all of Muscatine, have opened a wine lounge, Wine Nutz, in the Pearl Plaza. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Weekend prep roundup: Muskie runners slop through the mud Oct 6, 2009
You are not logged in. CLINTON, Iowa In muddy conditions, the Muscatine boys cross country team finished ninth Saturday at the Clinton Invitational. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
A royal surprise: Muskies gear up for unbeaten and No. 3 Clinton Oct 2, 2009
Against Bettendorf, they had solid play ... We re 1-4, but we re going to give them a run like Bettendorf ... Clinton is coming off wins over Bettendorf (28-10) and Assumption (28-21). (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Bulaga to return for Arkansas State game Sep 30, 2009
On Tuesday, the former Bettendorf High School star made it a hat trick, receiving the Bronko Nagurski National Player of the Week award ... On Tuesday, the former Bettendorf High School star made it a hat trick, receiving the Bronko Nagurski National Player of the Week award. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Keokuk swims at Grayhound Invitational Sep 30, 2009
Bettendorf won the team title with 412 points. Galesburg was second with 290 points. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Prep golf: High winds get best of Muskies at MAC meet Sep 30, 2009
After shooting 320 in Saturday s opening round and trailing leader Bettendorf by just 11 strokes, coach Jerry Teel s team recorded a 350 during the final 18 holes ... Bettendorf 309-338 647; 3 ... Bettendorf (647) Mock 77-79 156; Begthol 75-87 162; Jackson Hemberger 75-88 163; Sam Erlich 87-84 171. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Prep roundup: Muscatine swimmers sink West Sep 30, 2009
Iowa City West won the team title with 28 points and Mahnee Watts of Bettendorf won the individual title in 15:00. The Muskies scored 216 points for their finish. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Prep football: Muskies 'undecided' on starting quarterback Sep 25, 2009
It s hard to hang with teams that have 40 to 50 guys on their roster, Kern said, and Bettendorf and Clinton had 80. Meanwhile, Napierala and his staff have their own issues like playing with consistency. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Linebacker U a little banged up heading into Saturday Sep 24, 2009
I watched a lot of tape of him a few years ago, said Angerer, who attended a summer camp at Penn State prior to his senior year at Bettendorf High School but never was offered a scholarship by the Nittany Lions. He runs to the ball and fights. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Muskies third at Burlington meet: Prep Roundup Sep 23, 2009
Ottumwa shot a blistering 309 to win the event by 17 strokes over Bettendorf ... Sam Ehlrich, Bettendorf, 74; 3 ... Josh Beghtol, Bettendorf, 80; 7. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Heinz to receive tax credits Sep 19, 2009
n Vizient of Bettendorf, which will receive a 70,000 forgivable loan for a 4,400-square-foot expansion of its production facility. The 972,000 expansion is expected to create 15 jobs and retain six. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Prep roundup: MHS boys cross country team shows improvement Sep 19, 2009
Muscatine (3-2) returns to action Monday at the Municipal Golf Course against Bettendorf. Muscatine 154, Central 172. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Prep football: Muskies look for break through at Burlington Sep 18, 2009
In fact, Muscatine s first three opponents Davenport Central, Bettendorf and Assumption all have winning records. However, three of the Muskies next four opponents are winless. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
David Johnson confident against Bettendorf Sep 18, 2009
And while their week four opponent is another undefeated team in Bettendorf, this senior is confident heading into the matchup. Iowa Preps caught up with Johnson and talked to him about that, a new offer, and more. (Kansas Sports -- Rivals.com)
Prep swimming: Bulldogs use strong finish to defeat Muskies Sep 17, 2009
Beth Van Zandt/Muscatine Journal Muscatine sophomore Arianna Calderon competes in the 200 freestyle Tuesday against Bettendorf at the Carver Swim Center in Muscatine. MUSCATINE, Iowa Despite Bettendorf missing several of its marquee swimmers, Muscatine stayed within arm s reach of the Bulldogs for the first half of Tuesday s dual ... However, Bettendorf dominated the second half of the Mississippi Athletic Conference meet at the Carver Swim Center, winning the final five events to claim a 104-81... (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Prep volleyball: Muskies need four to close out Grayhounds Sep 15, 2009
But after setbacks to 10th-ranked Bettendorf and No. 13 Davenport Central to open Mississippi Athletic Conference action, the Muskies needed a victory to generate some positive vibes. Thanks to 19 kills from Franklin and a pivotal 8-1 flurry in Game 3, No. 15 Muscatine earned its first MAC win Monday night with a 25-13, 19-25, 25-19, 25-11 triumph over Burlington at a stuffy MHS gymnasium. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Wine Online: Did You See That Coming? Sep 14, 2009
Sash, a sophomore from Oskaloosa, and Greenwood , a junior from Bettendorf, are native sons who did not have recruiters banging on their doors. The gurus did not give them a lot of stars. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Davenport man shot in hospital parking lot Sep 13, 2009
The car then drove into Bettendorf and went onto the Interstate 74 into Moline, according to reports. After a pursuit into Moline, speed sticks were deployed by Moline officers and the car eventually was stopped at a dead-end just inside of Rock Island city limits, police say. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Iowa retains Cy-Hawk trophy Sep 13, 2009
"I've dreamed about playing in this game my whole life.''The other two picks went to junior free safety Bruce Greenwood, a Bettendorf native who prepped at Pleasant Valley High School and then walked on at Iowa after the Hawkeyes and Cyclones, for whom his father once played, declined to offer scholarships.Meanwhile, the offense got a major shot in the arm from former Bishop Heelan star Brandon Wegher, just a year removed from smashing the state's single-season prep rushing mark with 3,238 yards... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Sash 'Kinnick-like' in Victory over Cyclones Sep 13, 2009
The 6-foot, 200-pound junior from Bettendorf had two interceptions in each of his first two seasons with the Hawkeyes. Iowa's defense was brilliant. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Prep roundup: Iowa City West handles Muscatine swimmers Sep 12, 2009
You are not logged in. IOWA CITY, Iowa Muscatine didn t get its first swim victory of the night against Iowa City West until the 200 freestyle relay as the Women of Troy handed the Muskies a 117-69 dual loss on Thursday. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Prep volleyball ratings Sep 12, 2009
Schaller-Crestland 1-0; 5. Galva-Holstein 6-1; 9. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Don't fret none, we're just havin' fun (8) Sep 12, 2009
Duncan, who lives in Bettendorf, plays upright bass, banjo and sings harmony ... She has had the opportunity to live in several countries and now calls Bettendorf home. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Stacked at the top: Muskie golfers trying to get lineup set for MAC, district meets Sep 12, 2009
But shooting in the low 40s in this conference with Pleasant Valley and Bettendorf isn t great, just OK.. Anderson isn t too concerned. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
MHS hopes to capitalize on Assumption's lack of depth Sep 11, 2009
They did a nice job against Bettendorf, but I m more concerned about how we play and our execution ... - Last week: Assumption dropped a 20-14 decision at home to Pleasant Valley, while Muscatine hung tough with fourth-ranked Bettendorf for 3 1/2 quarters before falling, 40-19 ... No turnovers: Muscatine had a pair of interceptions that eventually led to Bettendorf scores last week. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Prep volleyball: MHS settles for second place at own tournament Sep 7, 2009
It shows we are mentally getting tougher and correcting some of the mistakes we made in the Bettendorf game. The girls did a good job. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Prep roundup: Muskie swimmers lap field in season debut Sep 7, 2009
After facing the Spartans, Muscatine travels to Iowa City West on Thursday before hosting Bettendorf on Sept. 15. The first three dual meets are very tough, Anderson said. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Prep football roundup: Louisa-Muscatine tops New London Sep 5, 2009
Bettendorf upend sophs. BETTENDORF, Iowa Bettendorf s Daniel Sullivan threw for three touchdowns and tailback Branden Colon ran for two as the Bulldogs upended Muscatine in the sophomore game Friday, 40-7 ... Muscatine generated just one yard of total offense and one first down in the opening half as Bettendorf built a 26-0 halftime advantage. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
No. 5 Bulldogs survive scare from Muskies Sep 5, 2009
BETTENDORF, Iowa The scoreboard at TouVelle Stadium showed a 40-19 victory for Bettendorf, but Muscatine left town feeling much better about its football team Friday night ... Muscatine gave Bettendorf which has won 20 straight conference games a scare for 31/2 quarters ... Muscatine (0-2) was much more aggressive on defense, forcing three turnovers and holding Bettendorf (2-0) to just 53 yards rushing in the opening half. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Heelan visits Harlan tonight (25) Sep 4, 2009
State champions three years running before this recent "drought," Harlan's state-record 11 titles are seven more than all but two other schools (Emmetsburg, 9; Bettendorf, 7) have accumulated ... Once again, Emmetsburg (62 wins) and Bettendorf (50) are the only schools within shouting distance of that. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Prep football: Physicality key for Muskies against Bulldogs Sep 4, 2009
BETTENDORF, Iowa After evaluating the film from last week s season-opening defeat to Davenport Central, one thing in particular caught the eye of Muscatine football coach Tony Napierala ... If there s a program in the Mississippi Athletic Conference that prides itself on being rough and tough, it s Bettendorf which plays host to Muscatine at 7:30 p.m. Friday at TouVelle Stadium ... Bettendorf has won 19 straight MAC games, including a 28-0 victory over Pleasant Valley last week. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Football (2) Sep 2, 2009
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Major setback: Hampton sidelined for season with knee injury Sep 2, 2009
Colin Sandeman, plagued by hamstring problems this fall, is not listed on the Iowa depth chart at either receiver or as a return man, but Ferentz said the former Bettendorf star will be in uniform Saturday against Northern Iowa. He has a chance to play, he said. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Prep roundup: Muskies capture team title at IMS Early Bird Sep 2, 2009
Muscatine freshman romp Bettendorf, 41-14. MUSCATINE, Iowa After scoring four touchdowns last Saturday, Tyler Lloyd tallied three more Tuesday night to lead the Muscatine freshman football team past Bettendorf 41-14 at Muscatine Community Stadium. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Barbecue spices up Wilton Founders Day Sep 1, 2009
Team No. 1 included brothers-in-law Bill McDonald, 30, of Bettendorf and Tyson Yohe, 33, of Wilton. Team No. 2 was a trio of pals headed up by entrepreneur Robbie Hoggard, 47 of Durant. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Davis Named To Leadership Group Sep 1, 2009
Name - Position - Year - Hometown - LB - Senior - Bettendorf, IA - DE - Sophomore - St. Paul, MN - OL - Junior - Crystal Lake, IL - DB - Freshman* - Mt. Laurel, NJ - DE - Junior - St. Louis, MO - WR - Freshman - Cedar Rapids, IA - LB - Senior - Greenwood, IN - DB - Junior - Bettendorf, IA - WR - Sophomore - St. Louis, MO - TE - Senior - Wheaton, IL - LB - Sophomore - Humboldt, IA - DB - Sophomore - Oskaloosa, IA - QB - Junior - Mentor, OH - QB - Freshman* - Keokuk, IA. redshirt. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Weekend prep recap: Muskie golfers take 2nd at Lancer Invite Sep 1, 2009
Bettendorf captured the team title at 327, followed by Muscatine (330), Davenport Central (332) and Pleasant Valley Gray (333) ... Josh Beghtol (Bettendorf) 38-38 76; 3 ... Coach John Each s team has a quick turnaround as it plays host to Bettendorf at 6 p.m. Tuesday. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Prep football: Central stymies Muskies in season opener Aug 29, 2009
Muscatine travels to defending MAC champion Bettendorf next Friday. Afterward coach (Napierala) said, We can either lie down and die or get back up and keep fighting, junior Isaac Ales said. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Iowa Women's Tennis Excels In The Classroom Aug 29, 2009
The Bettendorf, IA native, was a two year letterwinner on Head Coach team. Some ad. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Last-second FG in first half propels Wilton, 3-0 Aug 29, 2009
MHS (0-1) travels to Bettendorf on Friday for a 4:45 p.m. start. Davenport Central 26, Muscatine 10. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
James Chapman Aug 29, 2009
He is survived by his wife, Brenda Chapman of Walnut; two daughters, Jennifer (Jamie) Lind of Princeton and Jodi Hargis of Princeton; four grandchildren, Austin and Allison Von Holten, Jacob Lind and Cameron Hargis; his parents, Joanne and Don Kramer of Walnut; his father, Ralph (Betty) Chapman of Arizona; two sisters, Stacey Hans of Sterling and Joanna (Jerry) Owens of Walnut; two brothers, Tim Kramer of Bettendorf, Iowa, and Gary Chapman of Kansas; three aunts, Nancy (Don) Christensen and... (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Opening stumble: No. 11 Bulldogs overwhelm 12th-ranked Muskies Aug 28, 2009
BETH VAN ZANDT/MUSCATINE JOURNAL Beth Van Zandt/Muscatine Journal Muscatines Haylie Franklin makes first contact with a Bettendorf serve during the season opener in the Muscatine High School gymnasium Thursday evening. MUSCATINE, Iowa For 10 minutes Thursday night, the hype between 11th-ranked Bettendorf and the 12th-rated Muscatine volleyball team lived up to its billing ... Bettendorf used a late surge to claim the opening game and cruised from there in a 25-19, 25-6, 25-10 Mississippi... (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Prep football: Muskies gear up for 'important' opener Aug 28, 2009
MUSCATINE, Iowa With Mississippi Athletic Conference powers Bettendorf and Davenport Assumption looming on the schedule, the Muscatine High School football team realizes the importance of Friday night s season opener ... We re not focused on Bettendorf or Assumption, but we do have a tough schedule ... Muscatine travels to MAC favorite Bettendorf next week, followed by a home game with Davenport Assumption, expected to contend for the league title, and a trip to Burlington. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Man facing criminal charge to receive jobless benefits Aug 27, 2009
Jason Warnstaff sought unemployment benefits after he was let go from New Choices Inc., based in Bettendorf. Warnstaff, 32, had been working as a direct care associate in a group home for adults with special needs in Muscatine. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Prep volleyball: Muskies ranked 12th in preseason poll Aug 26, 2009
Pleasant Valley is ranked ninth and Bettendorf, which opens the season at Muscatine on Thursday night, is 11th ... Bettendorf (23-11); 12. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Coss' Corner: Let the games begin Aug 26, 2009
It starts Thursday night when the 12th-ranked Muskie volleyball squad entertains 11th-rated Bettendorf in the season opener and varsity coaching debut for Laura Proffitt. - Weekly football picks: The Journal sports staff and one member of the community will make our selections on 12 games for the upcoming weekend. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
