McDowell qualifies for state swimming meet Nov 3, 2009
Bettendorf won the regional title with a score of 450. Iowa City West was second with 309 points, and Iowa City High took third with 285 points. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Regional swimming: Muscatine qualifies for state in six events Nov 3, 2009
Bettendorf captured its fifth consecutive regional championship with 450 points ... We ve got a lot more time we can drop, Bettendorf coach Mike Ahrens said ... Bettendorf (Rebecca Alves, Caitlin Campbell, Molly Coonce, Rachael Schermer) 1:51. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
It appears there won't be a road salt spike this year Nov 2, 2009
This year, Moline has partnered with several Iowa cities, including Davenport and Bettendorf. House said the city will pay about $60 a ton. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
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Top 10 teams WDM Dowling 57, Iowa City High 65, Iowa City West 107, WDM Valley 117, Bettendorf 161, Urbandale 188, Linn-Mar 202, Ames 205, Ankeny 240, Pleasant Valley 240. (No. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Making a splash: Muscatine's Martin qualifies for state in diving Oct 31, 2009
Elizabeth Fry (Bettendorf) 301 ... Roni Goodale (Bettendorf) 261 ... Madie Hart (Bettendorf) 159. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Willis H. Kappeler Oct 30, 2009
He is survived and lovingly remembered by his wife of 62 years Marion Kappeler of Walcott; her children, Jim Kappeler and wife, Ann of Bettendorf, Larry Kappeler and wife, Kathy of Walcott, Sue Otto and husband, Gene of Durant, and Barb Johnson and husband, Dan of Muscatine; 30 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and a brother, Everett Kappeler of Lady Lake, Fla. He was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter-in-law, Marilyn Kappeler. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Iowa football: Richardson, Robinson lost for remainder of regular season Oct 29, 2009
Former Bettendorf star Colin Sandeman also has an outside chance to come back Saturday. Brett Greenwood should be fine, Ferentz said of his starting free safety. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Dearrel 'D.B.' Bates Oct 28, 2009
MUSCATINE, Iowa Dearrel D.B. Bates, 68, of Davenport, passed away unexpectedly late Friday night in Bettendorf. Cremation will follow the service. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
In-state commits head into post-season play Oct 27, 2009
The winner of Washington vs. North Scott faces either Bettendorf (8-1) or Cedar Rapids Kennedy (4-5) next. Of course, that is just a small start on what to watch as the march to the UNI-Dome begins all across the state this week. (Iowa Sports -- Rivals.com)
Coss' Corner: Muskies need to beef up in offseason Oct 27, 2009
By comparison, Bettendorf has seven linemen above 250 and conference champion Clinton has six ... After matching Bettendorf for three-plus quarters in week two, Muscatine turned it over twice in the fourth quarter and lost 40-19. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Eastern Iowa sportswriter who grew up in Muscatine dies at 68 (504) Oct 26, 2009
Bettendorf police said they discovered Bates, the brother of retired Muscatine Journal sports editor Roger Bates, in his van in the parking lot of a church at 17th and Oak streets about 12:30 a.m. He had covered the Davenport Assumption and Bettendorf football game and was on his way to file a story. Police said he died as a result of a medical condition. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
2009 PREP FOOTBALL POSTSEASON PAIRINGS Oct 25, 2009
Cedar Rapids Kennedy (4-5) at Bettendorf (8-1). North Scott (5-4) vs. Cedar Rapids Washington (7-2) at Kingston Stadium. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Prep roundup: Wapello wins, faces Clayton Ridge in postseason opener Oct 24, 2009
BETTENDORF, Iowa Pleasant Valley s sophomore football team finished a perfect season with a 36-7 triumph over Muscatine on Friday at the Pleasant Valley Middle School. The Spartans (9-0), who compiled 285 rushing yards in the game, outscored their opponents 310-35 for the season. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Prep football playoff pairings Oct 24, 2009
C.R. Kennedy (4-5) at Bettendorf (8-1). North Scott (5-4) at C.R. Washington (7-2). (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Prep football: Muskies stun Spartans, finish season on a high Oct 24, 2009
BETTENDORF, Iowa Nearly every player in a Muscatine football uniform was covered in mud Friday night. Regardless of how much dirt was caked on their skins and white jerseys, nothing could wipe the smile off their faces. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Richard Wayne Hampton Oct 23, 2009
You are not logged in. Service: 11 a.m. Saturday Oct. 24, Fippinger funeral Home , Aledo, Ill. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Prep cross country: Muskie boys take fifth at 4A district meet Oct 23, 2009
Bettendorf was third with 91 points, followed by Iowa West with 93. The top three teams and top 10 individuals qualified for the state meet in Fort Dodge on Oct. 31. (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)
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)
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)
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)
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 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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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 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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
