In some ways Verde—a new upscale Mexican restaurant in Bettendorf—mirrors the transformation happening downtown. Bright, bold colors grace the quaint...
DBO awards first round of façade, interior improvement grants
Four Downtown Bettendorf businesses will share in more than $30,000 awarded through the new Façade Improvement and Commercial Interior Improvement...
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Local students’ work showcased on new Downtown street banners
As you drive through Downtown Bettendorf you’ll notice some streetlight banners are adding new pops of color and showing off...
Building Improvement Grants – Now Available
Buildings in downtown Bettendorf in need of some renovations, a remodel or some sprucing up now can get some financial...
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Be Downtown 2021 event features bands, bags, bites & beverages
The Downtown Bettendorf Organization (DBO) will once again present its “Be Downtown” event from 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday,...
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Building momentum, Downtown Bettendorf Organization eyes continued growth
While construction of the new Interstate 74 bridge in the Quad Cities is drawing a lot of attention these days,...
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New bridge, Q2030 plan factor into Ascentra HQ’s downtown decision
What a great article about how the new Ascentra Credit Union home office project in downtown Bettendorf aligns with both...
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Strong downtowns are critical for a successful Quad Cities region
Downtowns deliver significant economic and community impacts across a region, despite being a relatively small share of a city’s overall...
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QCT: Ascentra’s new headquarters designed to enhance Bettendorf’s downtown
Ascentra Credit Union’s new Home Office opened in downtown Bettendorf in late August, marking a another high-profile indicator of growth...
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A Vibrant Downtown
A vibrant downtown is the heartbeat of a city where people come to visit, shop, live, and play. Downtown Bettendorf...