Tournament-wise Bettendorf tops SB-L, 2-0 Jun 5, 2009
Bettendorf blanked Sergeant Bluff-Luton 2-0 in a Class 3A opening-round game at Southeast Polk High School Thursday, advancing to a semifinal against Iowa City West ... Bettendorf's Nate Meyer added a header off a corner kick by Matt Betthausen at 30:07 ... Bettendorf fired 32 shots on goal at resilient SB-L netminder Cameron Milner, who came away with 16 saves. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Sixty-Eight Wildcats Earn Academic All-Big Ten Distinction Jun 4, 2009
Sr. Psychology Bettendorf, Iowa , Jr. Human Development ological Services Palatine, Ill. So. (Nusports.com)
SB-L tackles tradition-rich Bettendorf Jun 4, 2009
Third-year head coach Aaron Balliet hopes his third-seeded 15-2 Warriors can overcome anticipated early jitters as they make their state tournament debut with a 7:30 game tonight at Southeast Polk High School in Runnells against Bettendorf (12-5) ... "What we have to do is score early and either speed the game up or slow it down as we see fit. Early in the game, we have to control the tempo and play with a sense of urgency."The way you control a team like Bettendorf, you outmatch their... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Mom and Dad get a little help : Double diagnosis of cancer prompts fundraising feat from friends, family (1930) Jun 3, 2009
James, who s retired, pays 1,500 a month out-of-pocket for prescriptions, said McCleary, and her parents drive to Bettendorf for checkups and treatment. Donna s medications have been covered by insurance. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
State soccer pairings Jun 3, 2009
7:30 p.m. - 3) Sergeant Bluff-Luton (15-2) vs. 6) Bettendorf (12-5). Class 2A. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Debra Beatty Jun 2, 2009
Memorials may be directed to Spangler Chapel or the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf. Online condolences may left at. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Newman takes over top spot in Class 1A Jun 2, 2009
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Sergeant Bluff goes to state tournament for first time Jun 2, 2009
"Nathan's calm, he likes to have a good time and the guys rally around him," said Sergeant Bluff-Luton Coach Aaron Balliet, whose squad will take a 15-2 record into a 7:30 p.m. matchup Thursday at Southeast Polk High School in Runnells against Bettendorf (12-5). "Nathan turned it on at the right time. Extra effort and unselfishness are contagious on this team. A lot of extra effort helped on that first goal and gave him the assist on the second one.". (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Luhring caps stellar season Jun 1, 2009
SEMIFINALS DeSimone-Johnson (Bettendorf) def ... FIFTH Pratt-Spencer (Bettendorf) def. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Advocates make case to keep Iowa Caucus first in line May 31, 2009
As a new member of a Republican National Committee looking at the 2012 primary and caucus calendar, the Bettendorf Republican will argue keeping Iowa first is a smart choice for the party, especially if there is a role for the states that follow. "My focus will be on maintaining Iowa's first-in-the-nation status," Kennedy, the former Republican Party of Iowa chairman, said Friday. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Saturday, May 30, 2009 (71) May 31, 2009
DIKE Roger A. Schluensen, 71, of Bettendorf, died Wednesday, May 27, at ManorCare at Utica Ridge, Bettendorf; services 10 a.m. today at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Davenport; Weerts Funeral Home, Bettendorf, (563) 355-4433, is in charge of arrangements; memorials to the church or to Camp Shalom, c/o the church; a daughter,Tammy (Eric) Lurhring of Dike is a local survivor. LAWLER Michael A. Mike Borlaug, 43, of Rochester, Minn. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Republicans line up to take shot at Culver May 31, 2009
Hometown: Bettendorf ... Bettendorf businessman Mike Whalen said he "hasn't ruled it out, and I haven't ruled it in" and that the decision would depend in part on who else gets into the race. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Storm Lake duo takes seventh at state tennis May 31, 2009
Roosevelt's third-seeded doubles duo of Harrison Kruse and Will Hemminger upset the top-seeded Bettendorf team of David DeSimons and Kyle Johnson 6-7 (7-9 tiebreaker), 6-1, 7-5. Dubuque Wahlert's Carter Giese won the Class 1A singles title with a 6-4, 6-2 sweep of Aplington-Parkersburg's Lane Luhring. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Sixty-Nine Hawkeyes Named Academic All-Big Ten May 30, 2009
- Chemical Engineering - Bettendorf, IA Amy Smith - Sr. Communication Studies - Iowa City, IA Emily Vinson - Jr. - Nursing - Boulder, CO ... Women's Tennis (5) Name - Year - Major - Hometown Jennifer Barnes - Sr. - Marketing/Management - Bettendorf, IA Merel Beelen - Sr. - Interdepartmental Studies - Gruebenvorst, Holland Alexis Dorr - So. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Kennedy will make Iowa's first-in-nation case to GOP May 30, 2009
-- Making the case for Iowa's first-in-the nation presidential caucuses is easy for Brian Kennedy. a system where lots of states have a great deal of influence. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Class 2A state tennis: Wahawk doubles teams eliminated May 30, 2009
The duo ran into the top seed in the opening round, stumbling to Bettendorf s David DeSimone and Kyle Johnson 6-0, 6-1 ... Jackson Hemberger (Bettendorf) 6-2, 6-3; Elliot Baker (Dowling Catholic WDM) def ... FIRST ROUND DeSimone-Johnson (Bettendorf) def. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Friday, May 29, 2009 (47) May 30, 2009
DIKE - Roger A. Schluensen, 71, of Bettendorf, died Wednesday, May 27, at ManorCare at Utica Ridge, Bettendorf; services 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Davenport; visitation 4 to 7 p.m. today at the church; Weerts Funeral Home, Bettendorf, (563) 355-4433, is in charge of arrangements; memorials to the church or to Camp Shalom, in care of the church; a daughter, Tammy (Eric) Lurhring of Dike, is a local survivor. LAWLER - Michael A. Mike Borlaug, 43, of Rochester, Minn. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Luhring grows into state contender May 29, 2009
Defending 2A doubles champion David DeSimone of Bettendorf is teamed up with new partner Kyle Johnson. The duo is 19-1. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Muskie softball ranked fifth in pre-season poll May 29, 2009
I pick them; them and Bettendorf. After that, it is up for grabs. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Danny James Wright May 29, 2009
A memorial service will be held 6:30 p.m. Monday at Bettendorf First Assembly in Bettendorf, Iowa ... He is survived by his sister, Rev Juanita (Joseph) Mahieu, Davenport, Iowa; daughter, Lisa (Jeff) Stivers, Palmer; son, Jason Wright, Anchorage; three grandchildren, Stephen, Samantha and Sara, all of Alaska; two nieces, Julie (David) Graham and Joy Rudolph, both of Bettendorf; step-niece, Jennifer Arnold, Davenport, Iowa; step-nephew, Steven (Sarah) Mahieu, California; two great-nieces; one... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Muskies at their best in qualifying for state May 28, 2009
The win turned the tables on Bettendorf, which finished ahead of the Muskies during the Mississippi Athletic Conference tournament held two weeks ago ... (tie) Bettendorf & Davenport Central 385; 6. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Comets, Knights, Saints ranked in first poll May 27, 2009
Posted:Tuesday, May 26, 2009 11:52 PM CDT. The Knights are ranked second in Class 1A while St. Ansgar is No. 10 in 2A. The Knights topped the Saints in both teams season-opener on Monday, 6-4. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Muskies have one senior on baseball team May 25, 2009
You are not logged in. Beth Van Zandt/Muscatine Journal Members of the 2009 Muscatine High School baseball team include, front row, from left: Josh Anderson, Spencer Ludman, Mat Snider, Chris Aguero. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Melon City Criterium draws elite racers to Muscatines Weed Park May 25, 2009
Thomas Finnegan, BETTENDORF, IA, Double I Cycling Experience (DICE), DICE ... Carter Wolf, Bettendorf, IA. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
'It's just always been our dream to get married.' May 24, 2009
They celebrated with a family meal and gambling at a Bettendorf casino after the ceremony, and with friends in Iowa City the next night. The experience was something Stephanie Coronado never imagined she would have when she started dating her high school classmate almost five years ago. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Who will challenge Culver? (29) May 24, 2009
-- Bettendorf businessman Mike Whalen said he "hasn t ruled it out, and I haven't ruled it in" and that the decision would depend in part on who else gets into the race. "Right now, it looks like we're going to have a pretty good choice of candidates," Whalen said. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Thursday's state track results May 22, 2009
4, Samantha Cameron, Bettendorf, 57 ... 6, Amanda Stahle, Bettendorf, 116 - 2. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Prep soccer ratings May 22, 2009
Bettendorf (9-2); 13 ... Bettendorf (9-5); 11. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Obituaries for Friday, May 22, 2009 May 22, 2009
and Blake and Jackie Humphrey of Rock Island; a niece, Annalise Humphrey, and nephew, Cole Humphrey, both of Elk Grove Village; and many friends, including his best friend, Brandon Darling of Bettendorf, Iowa. Online condolences may be offered at. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Brown Football Class of 2013 May 21, 2009
The Brown coaching staff will welcome 28 recruits to College Hill in the Fall of 2009. Head coach Phil Estes will welcome 28 recruits to Brown in the Fall of 2009. (Brownbears.com)
Zita Ravenscraft May 20, 2009
Survivors include two sons, David Ravenscraft of Muscatine and John Ravenscraft and wife, Kathy of Tipton; a daughter, Kathy Hahn and husband, Elden of Muscatine; five grandchildren, Lisa Peterson, Michael Gray, Jeff Ravenscraft, Adam Ravenscraft and Misty Rosier; seven great-grandchildren; a sister, Oleta Grenko of Bettendorf. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Rosemary and a brother, Bud. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Director Ron Howard watches son play golf in Q-C tournament May 20, 2009
Howard was spotted Monday night at the Red Crow Grille in Bettendorf, where he ate a ribeye steak, signed an autograph for a waitress and complimented the chef on the meal, according to a restaurant employee. Doug Miller of Davenport, a consultant for the Quad-Cities Film Coalition, said he hoped Howard would keep a professional eye on the area as well. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Three Hawkeyes Honored by Big Ten May 20, 2009
Burke, a freshman catcher hailing from Bettendorf, IA, earned all-freshman accolades. The third string catcher was called into duty after two untimely injuries and truly excelled offensively for the Hawkeyes. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Muskie boys impress with 8 qualifiers May 19, 2009
Bettendorf won the district meet with 142 points. Senior Alex Bailey led the way for the Muskies with four events, including the 100-meter dash, 110 high hurdles, and as part of the shuttle hurdle and 4x100 relays. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Muskie girls advance three May 19, 2009
You are not logged in. ELDRIDGE, Iowa Muscatine s girls track team had no outright qualifiers for the state meet during Saturday s Class 4A regional at North Scott, but the Muskies still managed at least a few qualifiers to this week s coed state meet. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Connie Marie Meier May 17, 2009
She is survived by her children, Donny Meier, Davenport, Jody Henry and husband ,Terry, Eldridge, Becky Heiser and husband, Mike, Bettendorf, Nancy Brummel and husband, John, Durant, Kim Macumber, Long Grove; 10 grandchildren; a sister, Dee Ruefer and husband, Jerry; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and sister. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Sentimental journey: Local vets take a trip to D.C., reliving memories of a time that changed their lives - and the world May 16, 2009
Hans Goettsch, 82, Bettendorf, apologized for the tears he shed at the memorial. It just makes me sad to see all of these young guys, he said of a group of men he met who recently enlisted in the military and will likely serve in Iraq. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Local principal pay near bottom of larger districts May 14, 2009
In Bettendorf, the average is 98,254. The student population there is 4,083. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Mary Ann Boulund May 10, 2009
Survivors include her husband, Jerry Boulund, Muscatine; two sons, Tom Boulund and wife, Janet, Bettendorf and David J. Chuck Boulund and wife, Kristina, Iowa City; a daughter, Sue Ragan and husband, Steve, Muscatine; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a sister, Edith J. Twohig of Falmouth, Mass. She was preceded in death by her parents. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
IGA Amateurs win Iowa Cup Matches May 9, 2009
DeNike, meanwhile, is a teaching pro at Red Hawk Golf Course and Learning Center in Davenport and former Iowa state runner-up from Bettendorf. McCarty, who defeated Sapp 6 and 4 in a singles match, is the most decorated player on the pro roster. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Muskie boys 7th at MAC track meet May 9, 2009
Bettendorf (Chesley, Oestreich, Fox, Ewan) 59 ... Bettendorf (C. Brown, Sanders, Deuth, Young) 3:36. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
East's Gentry to play at Kirkwood May 7, 2009
The Black Raiders lost a first-round state tournament game to Bettendorf, 55-41. Gentry, whose older brother Roman was a standout at East and went to NCAA Division I Wisconsin-Milwaukee before transferring to the University of South Dakota, averaged 11. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Alma A. Peterson May 5, 2009
You are not logged in. Burial will be in Parr Cemetery in Muscatine County. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Vote critical to Unity's future May 2, 2009
Trinity Regional Health System, which also has hospitals in Bettendorf and Moline, Ill. is part of Iowa Health System. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Wilton salon gets a makeover May 2, 2009
Before that, Walton was a hairstylist in Bettendorf and Durant. I have had generations of families get their hair cut by me and some of my old customers drive to Wilton to see me, Walton said. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Gay couples keep Iowa's border counties busy May 1, 2009
One Republican legislator from the Mississippi River community of Bettendorf said the influx from other states wasn't something to celebrate ... David Hartsuch, of Bettendorf in Scott County. (Sioux City Journal)
Gay Couples Cross State Lines for Iowa Weddings May 1, 2009
One Republican legislator from the Scott County community of Bettendorf said the influx from other states was nothing to celebrate. "I feel sorry for those states where they will be going to," said state Sen. (Fox News)
Montpelier worker enjoys dual role as a member of SSAB team and community volunteer Apr 28, 2009
Residence: Bettendorf. Occupation: Vice president and director of human resources and community relations at SSAB. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Superintendent search down to two candidates Apr 28, 2009
The candidate chosen will replace current superintendent, Dr. Theron Schutte, who has accepted a position as superintendent of the Bettendorf Community School District. Reach editor Greg Eckstrom at geckstrom@newsrepublican. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Terpenning - Streger (3) Apr 28, 2009
She is employed at Eye Surgeon s Optical, Bettendorf. The groom-elect is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Streger. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Gail L. Schroeder Apr 28, 2009
She is survived and lovingly remembered by her husband, Terry Struck of Atalissa; her mother, Carol Proctor of Wilton; a sister, Connie Grunewald and husband, Mike of Moscow, a brother, Wes Proctor and wife, Angie of Bettendorf; a niece, Oliva Colvert-Proctor of Bettendorf; her nephews, Andy, Adam and Ryan Grunewald, all of Moscow, her stepchildren, Sonya Struck and fiance, Nick Brown, West Liberty, and Steven Struck, West Liberty and her granddaughter, Kylie. She was preceded in death by her... (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Rosella M. Kuster Apr 28, 2009
You are not logged in. Service: 11 a.m. Monday, April 27, Holy Family Catholic Church, Davenport. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
50th Anniversary Card Shower Apr 18, 2009
Their children are Karen and Jeff Hartshorn of Norwalk, John and Shelly Pottebaum of Atlantic, Larry and Brenda Pottebaum of Atlantic, and Carol and Mark Crane of Bettendorf. They have 15 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Muskies compete at Jesse Day Relays Apr 18, 2009
Bettendorf (Stemlar, Knight, Sawyer, Cameron), 1:51 ... Bettendorf (Loewen, Fry, Flahive, Cameron), 4:06. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Mary Ferne MacDonald Apr 17, 2009
Service: 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 15, McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Chapel, Bettendorf. Visitation: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, funeral home. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Prep roundup Apr 16, 2009
Next match Bettendorf at Muscatine, 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 21 ... Next match Muscatine at Bettendorf, Tuesday, April 21 ... Next match Bettendorf at Muscatine, 5 p.m., Tuesday, April 21. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Hawkeyes Travel To No. 10 Northwestern Apr 15, 2009
Northwestern senior outfielder Ashley Lafever is from Bettendorf, IA, and attended Pleasant Valley High School. Iowa senior pitcher and Northwestern sophomore Jordan Wheeler are both from Garden Grove, CA. Weil attended Pacifica High School, while Wheeler went to Los Almitos High School. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Bill pushes flood insurance participation Apr 14, 2009
Jerry Behn of Boone, David Hartsuch of Bettendorf, David Johnson of Ocheyedan and Steve Kettering of Lake View and Sen. Rich Olive, D-Story City. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Spring Central: Patient Angerer thrives at linebacker Apr 11, 2009
Bettendorf, Iowa-native returns after leading Hawkeyes with 107 tackles ... The senior from Bettendorf, Iowa, was red-shirted in 2005. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Gay marriage ruling has Iowans weighing their values Apr 7, 2009
Michaela Groh, a lay youth leader at Community of Joy, a United Methodist congregation in Bettendorf, said teenagers ages 14 to 18 had "a very mixed reaction" to the ruling. "They want people to be happy but asked is it in God's will or not," she said. (Christian Science Monitor)
NOTICE OF MISSISSIPPI BEND AREA EDUCATION AGENCY STUDENT RECORD PROCEDURES (4) Apr 7, 2009
Bettendorf, IA 52722-5096 ... Written requests should be sent to Dewight "Tete" Long, Interim Director of Special Education, Mississippi Bend Area Education Agency, 729 21st Street, Bettendorf, IA 52722-5096 ... Inquiries concerning this statement should be addressed to the Equity Coordinator, 729 - 21st Street, Bettendorf, Iowa 52722, Phone: 563-344-6410. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Marian Walters (1) Apr 6, 2009
Marian will be deeply missed by her husband, Roger; two sons, Daryl Walters of Bettendorf, Iowa and Alvin Walters and his wife, Deborah of West Liberty, Iowa; one daughter, Barbara Greenhaw and her husband, James of Wilton; two brothers, Marvin Krohn and his wife, Arlene of Jackson, Minnesota and Henry Krohn, Jr. and his wife, Janice of Waukee, Iowa; five sisters, Velma Nehman of Manson, Iowa, Erma Meyer of Sac City, Iowa, Beulah Baskerville and her husband, Luvern of Mason City, Iowa, Betty... (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Thompson named Morningside basketball MVP Apr 5, 2009
Posted: Sunday, April 05, 2009 Nick Thompson, a 6-6 senior forward from Bettendorf, Iowa, was named most valuable player for the Morningside College men's basketball team at its awards banquet on Saturday. Thompson was the team's leading rebounder and co-scoring leader with averages of 14. (Sioux City Journal)
Obituaries for Sunday, April 5, 2009 Apr 5, 2009
Aunt Gin is survived by two nieces, Karen (Richard) Holtz of Bettendorf, Iowa, and Charlu Mahlke of New Delhi, India; one nephew, Erik C. Mahlke of Moscow, Russia; great-nephews and great-nieces, David (Nicole) Holtz of Alexandria, Minn. Daniil E. Mahlke of Moscow, Gretchen A. Holtz of Bettendorf and Alyona Khassanove of Moscow; and great-great-niece and -nephews, Madison, Jackson and Logan Holtz of Alexandria. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Muskie girls finish at bottom of own track meet Apr 4, 2009
You are not logged in. Aubrey Martin, right, a former state shot put champion at Muscatine High School, gives her sister, Alissa, a few pointers during Friday's Dick Washburn Girls Track Invitational. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
