Protracted divorce case linked to murder plot hire plot Jul 29, 2008
Don't have an account. (older than 14 days). (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
All-state baseball list Jul 29, 2008
90; Darryl Sexton, Clinton, Jr., 10-2; Eddie Pantzlaff, Bettendorf, Sr., 7-0 ... 479; Ben Chestnutt, Bettendorf, Sr.. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Vandenberg, McGraw help South beat North in Shrine Jul 29, 2008
The South helped themselves defensively with six interceptions, including three by Garrett Scott of Bettendorf, who is going to the University of Northern Iowa. ADVERTISEMENT. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Rivera, Austin to play in All-Star Series Jul 28, 2008
Catchers Dallas Burke, Davenport Central; Nick Whitty, Bettendorf ... Outfielders Harrison Gerber, Cedar Rapids Jefferson; Justin Gideon, West Delaware; Joel Hutter, Bettendorf; Nathan Ramler, Western Dubuque. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
3 Muskies named softball all-district Jul 26, 2008
Morgan Lintz, Bettendorf, Fr ... West, Sr.; Kelsey Weindruch, Pleasant Valley, Jr.; Kirstin Kramer, Burlington, Sr.; Hallie Eller, North Scott, Sr.; Jenna Higgins, North Scott, Jr.; Marissa Schlosser, Bettendorf, Sr.; Carissa Coopman, Dav ... Outfielders Chelsea Winegard, Muscatine, Jr.; Eric Mykleby, Pleasant Valley, Sr.; Shelby Michaelis, Bettendorf, Fr. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Disaster aid for Iowa flooding is delayed Jul 24, 2008
5 million, according to preliminary estimates in Davenport, Bettendorf and the rest of the county. Also, an estimate on individual assistance applications that have been approved thus far exceed 700,000, said Ross Bergen of the Scott County Emergency Management Agency. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Bettendorf superintendent resigns after arrest Jul 24, 2008
BETTENDORF (AP) Bettendorf schools Superintendent Marty Lucas, formerly superintendent in Charles City, has resigned in an agreement with the district that resolves a dispute spurred by his second arrest on drunken driving charges. The agreement announced Wednesday calls for Lucas to resign effective July 15. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Morning storm leaves thousands without power Jul 23, 2008
Traffic lights in Bettendorf at State Street and I-74 and Grant Street and I-74 are reported out as are lights in parts of downtown Davenport. According to MidAmerican Energy s Web site more than 112,000 homes in the area were without power as of 7:45 a.m.. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
New grant could benefit riverfront Jul 23, 2008
The average CAT grant award has been for 20 percent of the total project cost with awards ranging from 7,500 to Wiota to 4 million to Bettendorf. Communities and organizations must raise the remaining funds using federal and local funds, both public and private. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
RAGBRAI support vehicles pass through Crawford County Jul 22, 2008
Jim Perkins of Rembrandt, Iowa, hands a bike to Dave Brommell of Bettendorf, Iowa, as the bus for Team Blonde is unloaded near Dedham, Iowa, on U.S. Highway 141 in Carroll County on Monday afternoon. Riders cycled to Coon Rapids and then to Jefferson for the overnight stay. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Five Muskies to MAC all-conference softball teams Jul 22, 2008
Bettendorf, Davenport North and Davenport Central each had one player named to the top team ... Bettendorf; Chelsea Winegard, Jr., Muscatine; Mindy Moses, Sr., Davenport Central; Shari Huber, Jr., North Scott ... Utility Marissa Schlosser, Sr., Bettendorf; Sammy Stephenson, Sr., Pleasant Valley; Kelsey Weindruch, Jr., Pleasant Valley; Haylie Franklin, So. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
States, localities cracking down on idling engines Jul 20, 2008
John Campbell, director of operations for the Bettendorf School District, says it has a policy aimed at limiting engine idling, too. Mostly, it s the trucking industry that s had to deal with idling. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Eleanora Fitzgerald Jul 19, 2008
Survivors include her daughter, Patricia (Dennis) Anderson of Zearing; her son-in-law, Bennett Reischauer of Muscatine; her grandchildren, Danielle (Tim) Gasper of Bettendorf, Craig (Jane) Reischauer of Muscatine, Regina (Jeremy) Reinier of Ankeny, Travis (Laurie) Anderson of Geneva, and Taylor (Holly) Anderson of Ankeny; and many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years; her daughter, Rosalie Reischauer; her parents; her brother, George... (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Local company helps workers with fuel costs Jul 19, 2008
In addition to the other advantages the program provides, Karen Arens of Bettendorf said not having to drive is a stress buster. I drove back and forth to HON for five years, said Arens, 57, who began using the program in April. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
1-380 work begins Jul 15, 2008
Hawkeye Paving Corp. of Bettendorf is the prime contractor for this 438,000 project. All work is scheduled to be done by early September. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Drivers brake for a break - a price break on gas that had the cost pushed back down to 2007's pre-$3 price Jul 15, 2008
Steven King, 39, was arrested Thursday after police were called to his mother- and father-in-law s house in Bettendorf. He was charged with second-degree burglary, a Class C felony, and misdemeanor counts of fourth-degree criminal mischief and obstruction of emergency communication. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
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- State/National Sports. Saturday, July 12, 2008. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
McCain camp reaches out to small businesses Jul 8, 2008
Jim Borchardt, who with his wife runs a Bettendorf business that recycles and resells moving boxes, said McCain knows keeping taxes low will help the economy. "A strong economy helps small businesses like ours," he said. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
JoAnn Bohnenkamp Miller\78 Jul 8, 2008
DAILY DEMOCRAT - Obituaries. Weather in Fort Madison, IA. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
No. 1 Cherokee gears for post-season Jul 4, 2008
1, Johnston; 2, Sioux City North; 3, Burlington; 4, Bettendorf; 5, Cedar Rapids Kennedy; 6, Ankeny; 7, Southeast Polk; 8, West Des Moines Valley; 9, Marshalltown; 10, Fort Dodge. Read Comments > | Share This Story. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Police: Ex-convict suspected of killing 8 captured Jul 3, 2008
At one point Sheley was in Iowa, and stopped to call his wife Saturday from a rest area between Davenport and Bettendorf, Iowa, an FBI agent said in an affidavit. William Monroe, an assistant special agent in charge of the FBI s Chicago field office, said he believes Sheley also traveled last week to buy drugs in Chicago, where authorities recovered two handguns taken from Reed the first man killed. (Charles City Press, IO)
Looking Back Jul 3, 2008
attended the wedding of their nephew, Dan Coffman, and Sandra Long in Bettendorf. Mrs. Will Chapek and sister Maryla Chapek, who is staying with her mother this summer, were pleasantly surprised Sunday evening when Bill and Denise Chapek and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Chapek came with a carry-in fish dinner. (Kalona News, IA)
Season Recap: Big Ten Championship Double-Dip Highlights 2008 Jul 2, 2008
In the seventh inning of that game, which was delayed two days because of rain, sophomore (Bettendorf, Iowa. Pleasant Valley) made a game-saving catch of a sure home run ball in the seventh inning to preserve NU's victory over the eventual national runners-up. (Nusports.com)
Ex-con suspected in 8 murders captured in Ill. Jul 2, 2008
At one point Sheley was in Iowa, and stopped to call his wife Saturday from a rest area between Davenport and Bettendorf, Iowa, an FBI agent said in an affidavit. Authorities believe Sheley's crisscrossing didn't stop there. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Vernon C. Ploen Jul 2, 2008
a son, Alex Ploen of Davenport; a sister, Virginia Marshall of Lewisville, Texas, his brothers, James Seymour and wife, Linda of Davenport, Thomas Seymour and wife, Susan of Bettendorf, Gerald Ploen and wife, Ronda Ploen of Rock Island, Ill. and Henry Ploen and wife, Paula of Rock Island, Ill. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Iowa files fraud suit against couple Jul 1, 2008
The lawsuit alleges the company, which had a home office in Davenport and now Bettendorf, advertised on the Internet a business opportunity where those who bought in would help small businesses recover taxes and other expenses. Profit Alliance encouraged people to pay for training and support offered by them, which typically amounted to around 10,000. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Muscatine couple charged with consumer fraud (53) Jul 1, 2008
The lawsuit alleges the company, which had a home office in Davenport and then Bettendorf, advertised a tax and sale recovery business as an investment opportunity. They sold several business opportunities over the Internet and held training sessions in Muscatine, the petition says. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Rallying works only once for Muskie softball Jul 1, 2008
North Scott, Burlington and Bettendorf all have four conference losses, while the Muskies are among three teams with five setbacks. Reporter contact information. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
FM hosts first PDGA tourney Jun 28, 2008
1st-Evan Qualls, Bettendorf. 2nd-John Shaw, Fort Madison. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Floods will cause ripple across US economy Jun 27, 2008
Larry Daily, president of Alter Barge Line in Bettendorf, Iowa, estimates his company spends 5,000 a day on an idling tow boat and up to 200 a day per barge. With four boats and 130 barges stuck, the flood has cost Alter more than 500,000 since it began earlier this month. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Baseball (11) Jun 25, 2008
Scoreboard: Baseball. Don't have an account. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Seven players commit to '08 IWC men's basketball team Jun 25, 2008
The guards are Aaron Hoenig of Bettendorf, Lance Silbaugh of Wellman, Conner Wakefield of Durant, and Chandler Wilson of Doniphan, Mo. Christopher Baker is the lone post player. (Washington Journal, IA)
Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. Property in Davenport, Iowa to Reopen After Mississippi River Flooding Jun 25, 2008
The Company owns and operates casinos in Biloxi, Lula and Natchez, Mississippi; Lake Charles, Louisiana; Bettendorf, Davenport, Marquette and Waterloo, Iowa; Boonville, Caruthersville and Kansas City, Missouri; two casinos in Black Hawk, Colorado; and a casino and harness track in Pompano Beach, Florida. Isle of Capri Casinos' international gaming interests include a casino that it operates in Freeport, Grand Bahama, a casino in Coventry, England, and a two-thirds ownership interest in casinos... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
State-rated Panthers split at Urbandale Jun 24, 2008
Harlan, Wednesday s doubleheader opponent, is ranked No. 7 in Class 3A. Lewis Central, which plays two games here July 3, is ranked No. 13 in Class 4A. Two days later the regional tournament starts, and if Creston beats Glenwood the likely second-round opponent is No. 2 Winterset, which went 2-2 in the Urbandale event, beating Fort Dodge and Lisbon while falling to Bettendorf and Pleasantville. However, ace pitcher Jenna Kreger did not pitch against Class 2A 12th-ranked Pleasantville. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
North’s Stokes makes soccer elite Jun 23, 2008
Sioux City Journal: North s Stokes makes soccer elite. June 23, 2008 ONLINE EDITION. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Floods Stall Barges on Mississippi Jun 22, 2008
"We're basically experiencing total shutdown," said Larry Daily, president of Alter Barge Line Inc. of Bettendorf, Iowa. While the bottleneck is costing him and other barge operators tens of thousands of dollars in lost revenue per day, June is a slow shipping period on the river compared with the late-summer harvest, the shutdown is expected to last only a few weeks, and it involves primarily non-perishable goods. (Time.com)
Battle To Contain Mississippi Continues Jun 21, 2008
"We're basically experiencing total shutdown," said Larry Daily, president of Alter Barge Line Inc. of Bettendorf, Iowa. Over the past month, the flooding has ravaged small towns along the river's banks, claiming 24 lives in six states, displacing thousands and devastating agricultural land. (CBS News)
Muskies nail down tourney wins in late innings Jun 21, 2008
I thought our sixth inning woes had returned, Schuur said, referring to a loss in the late going Thursday night to Bettendorf. But the Muskies responded in the next half inning. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Bettendorf rallies to get softball split Jun 20, 2008
BETTENDORF, Iowa With a come-from-behind, 4-3 second-game victory over No. 4 state-ranked Muscatine on Thursday night, Bettendorf s softball team has thrust itself into the Mississippi Athletic Conference title picture ... Muscatine (9-3) and Bettendorf (7-3) now have three losses in the MAC, as does Davenport West (7-3) and North Scott (7-3) ... A Bettendorf error allowed the third Muskies run to cross the plate. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Hectic schedule has Muskie baseballers reeling Jun 20, 2008
Muscatine High School third baseman Henry Witherow fields a ground ball in Thursday nights game against Bettendorf in the third inning of game two at Tom Bruner Field in Muscatine ... 500 after dropping a doubleheader to Bettendorf Thursday night at Tom Bruner Field ... We were averaging eight runs a game, but tonight Bettendorf held us to three runs and six hits, said MHS coach Matt Rivera. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Prep Roundup Jun 20, 2008
BETTENDORF, Iowa Bettendorf got a two-hit pitching performance from Ryker Fox in the opening game of a doubleheader sweep of Muscatine s sophomore baseball team Thursday ... Muscatine outhit Bettendorf 9-6 in the nightcap, but fell short in a 6-4 decision ... Bettendorf 7, Muscatine 0. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
US: flood-swollen Mississippi threatens 21 levees Jun 19, 2008
FEMA Administrator R. David Paulison said as of Wednesday afternoon, officials shifted concern to flooding between St. Louis and the Quad Cities, which include Bettendorf and Davenport in Iowa and Moline and Rock Island in Illinois. Paulison said he expects that the lower part of the Mississippi will absorb the increased water flow without much impact. (Xinhua)
Waterloo's Clancy to head state braille school Jun 19, 2008
The others included: Martin Monson, former director of the Wisconsin Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired; Harold Blatt, director of special education for the Keystone Area Education Agency in Elkader; and David Quinn, director of special education for the Mississippi Bend Area Education Agency in Bettendorf. Clancy began working for the Waterloo district in 1997 as director of special education. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Warriors' Adams is first team all-state Jun 18, 2008
Along with Llewellyn, the second team included Nick Mims of Davenport Central, Billy Rembold of Bettendorf, Austin Otto of Iowa City West, Edwin Arceo of Muscatine, Sebastion Pena of Davenport Central, Noel Medina of Urbandale, Evan Hammans of West Des Moines Valley, Tyler Brewer of Bettendorf, Jesse Witzke of Council Bluffs Thomas Jefferson and goalkeeper Zach Schermer of Bettendorf. Mid-Iowa Newspapers 2008. (Dallas County News, IA)
Muskies' Arceo soccer all-stater Jun 17, 2008
Second team Nick Mims, Davenport Central; Billy Rembold, Bettendorf; Austin Otto, I.C. West; Edwin Arceo, Muscatine; Colton Llewellyn, Waukee; Sebastion Pena, Davenport Central; Noel Medina, Urbandale; Evan Hammans, W.D.M. Valley; Tyler Brewer, Bettendorf; Jesse Witzke, C.B. Jefferson; Zach Schermer, Bettendorf (keeper). Honorable mention Jacob Johnson, C.R. Washington; Ryan Bell, Newton; Chris Copper, Davenport Central;; Bjorn Rydder, Davenport Central. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
MHS, Ottumwa opt not to play 3rd-place game Jun 17, 2008
They have make-up games on Thursday at Bettendorf before hosting their own tournament Friday and Saturday at Kent-Stein Park. S.C. North 6, Muscatine 0. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
U.S. Midwest, Hit by Floods, Will Get More Heavy Rain After Short Respite Jun 15, 2008
Iowa City and the Quad Cities along the Mississippi River, Davenport and Bettendorf in Iowa, and Rock Island and Moline in Illinois, are likely to have flooding tomorrow, the meteorologist predicted. President was briefed on the flooding in Paris today and the Federal Emergency Management Agency is planning for long-term aid to people in affected areas, White House Press Secretary said in an e-mailed statement. (Bloomberg -- US)
Florence V. Blank Jun 13, 2008
She is survived and lovingly remembered by her lifelong friends and family, Dennis and Lynne Treimer of Tipton ,Iowa and their family, David Treimer of Bettendorf, Iowa, Rodney Treimer of Durant and his family and LeAnne and Doug Blanchard of Garner, Iowa and their family; and by her niece, nephews, cousins and many friends and wonderful neighbors. She was preceded in death by her husband. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
MHS events rained out Jun 13, 2008
Wiped out were the Muskie varsity baseball and sophomore softball games against Bettendorf scheduled for Muscatine, along with the varsity softball and sophomore baseball doubleheaders in Bettendorf. All four of the twin bills have been rescheduled for Thursday, June 19. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
This business has earned our support and loyalty Jun 12, 2008
Starting from a roadside vegetable stand, growing to a business of 54 greenhouses, supplying not only our area, but our surrounding areas of Milan, Davenport, Moline, Bettendorf, Iowa City, Coralville, Cedar Rapids and more. Dennis and Donna Burk the owners of the year-round flower business of 25 years have given to Pheasants Forever and other benefits, as well as schools: giving back to the community in many ways. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Peterson honored for 40 years with First State Bank of Western Illinois Jun 12, 2008
Currently, he serves as a member of the board of directors and is a member of the executive committee of QCR Holdings in Bettendorf, Iowa. He has also served on many boards and committees with a focus on banking and community service. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
Closing the river Jun 11, 2008
Larry Daily, president of Alter Barge Lines in Bettendorf, said the cost to companies like his can be as much as 10,000 per day. If it goes on for an extended period, then we impact the whole season schedule, he said. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Flooding to force closing of Mississippi River Jun 10, 2008
The cost to companies like his can be as much as $10,000 per day, said Larry Daily, president of Alter Barge Lines in Bettendorf, Iowa. "If it goes on for an extended period, then we impact the whole season schedule," he said. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Wilton follows two-day pattern Jun 10, 2008
After a close 3-1 win over a Mississippi Athletic Conference opponent (Bettendorf), Wilton was handed a lopsided 12-0 shutout loss (to West Des Moines Valley) ... Wilton scored single runs in the third, fifth and sixth innings against Bettendorf s top pitcher, freshman Kelsey Rose ... Wilton 3, Bettendorf 1. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Anna Armstrong Jun 9, 2008
DAVENPORT, Iowa Anna B. Armstrong, 99, of Davenport, died on Thursday, June 5, 2008, at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf. Mrs. Armstrong was born on Feb. 2, 1909, the daughter of Robert and Clara (Weaver) Wilkerson in Wilton. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Twp DMACC players are All-Americans Jun 7, 2008
Robbins, an infielder, is a native of Bettendorf and Astor, a first baseman/designated hitter, comes from North Liberty. Both are Boone Campus freshmen. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Charles City school leaders said they made 'tough decisions' in first Lucas OWI case Jun 6, 2008
BETTENDORF --- Dealing with the discipline of a school superintendent isn't easy, as some school board members in Charles City found out. Bettendorf School District Superintendent Marty Lucas, who faces possible disciplinary action because of an alleged drunken driving charge in February, was superintendent of the Charles City School District when he was arrested on an OWI charge in July 1999 ... Now in Bettendorf, board members expect to schedule a meeting in the coming weeks to vote on what,... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Eugene R. Thielbert Jun 5, 2008
He is survived by his wife of 48 years; a son Mitchell and wife, Heather of Bettendorf; a daughter, Lori Opheim and husband, Mark of Marion; a grandson, Richard Merchant and his wife, Kate of Waterloo; a brother, Paul and wife, Judy Thielbert of Burlington. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Harold and a sister Lila. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
3 MHS seniors on all-conference soccer Jun 5, 2008
Lohmeyer, from Wilton, is a repeat selection to the first-team midfield for the Muskies, who finished in a tie with Bettendorf for second place in the conference at 7-2 ... Davenport West; Erin Fennelly, Sr., Davenport Assumption; Anna Selser, Sr., Bettendorf; Grace Ripslinger, Sr., Davenport North ... Bettendorf; Brittney Hinton, Fr. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Fairfield sweeps FM boys Jun 4, 2008
FMHS is 0-6 and plays today at Bettendorf. Article Rating. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Suckow fires 167 in state 4A meet Jun 4, 2008
Rounding out the team scoring were West Des Moines Valley (745), Marshalltown (750), Bettendorf (751), Newton (784) and Cedar Rapids Kennedy (811). Individual leaders: 1. (Dallas County News, IA)
Toreador girls tennis team wins state title Jun 4, 2008
DOUBLES EVENT The Toreador team of Moklestad and Schutte defeated Kelly Lackey/Laura Rawson, Des Moines Roosevelt, 6-1, 6-2; Alyssa Curtis/Kristin Barnes, Bettendorf, 6-2, 6-2; then lost in the semifinals to Haley Niederhiser/Allie Stigall, Cedar Rapids Kennedy, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 ... The team of Greiner and Stockhausen lost in the first round to Brooke Johnson/Stowe Heiderscheit,Bettendorf,7-5, 7-5. (Boone Today, IA)
Ralph F. Miller Jun 3, 2008
and Ron O Haver and wife, Naomi O Haver of Toronto, Iowa, Mikel and wife, Lisa O Haver of Tipton; his sons from his second marriage, David Miller of Bettendorf, and Billy Joe Miller of Bettendorf; his sons from his first marriag, Frank Miller of Bettendorf, John Miller of Bettendorf, and Roger Miller of San Francisco, Calif. his grandchildren, Cindy, Holly, Michelle, Sara, Tosha, Cody, Jason, Clint, Grant, Ryan, Matthew, John, Josh, Rich, Tab, Sam, Bobby, Christopher, Scott and Michelle; 22... (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Lichtenberg Living A Dream Jun 3, 2008
The Bettendorf (IA) High School star also mentioned that he could be heading up to Ames during the summer. "They have encouraged me to come up to one of the camps so I can get some coaching," he said. (CycloneNation.com)
Byron L. Chant Jun 2, 2008
Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 3, at St. Johns United Methodist Church, 14th and Brady streets, Davenport. Visitation: 4-7 p.m. today at Weerts Funeral Home. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
