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Stage Production About 9/11 Stars Local Students
They were between three and seven years old when it happened, but this weekend, students with Bettendorf High School will bring the events surrounding 9/11 back to life on the stage. “By Candlelight”...
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Open Enrollment: Does It Hurt Or Help Iowa Schools?
It may be Iowa’s worst kept secret. Open Enrollment — the opportunity for students to choose which school they want to go to based on preference rather than address. “There might be specific programs...
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Local school views tragic shooting as teachable moment
Officials at Bettendorf High School made an announcement to students explaining the importance of the Connecticut school shooting to local students and families. The announcement text was also sent to...
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Bettendorf High School announces Spotlight Students
Six local high school students have been recognized for their outstanding achievements. Bettendorf High School has announced Nate Watkins, Ali Grampp, Bailey Schmidt, Chance Douglas, Josh Kinyon, and...
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Bettendorf High debuts Performing Arts Center
The curtain is going up for a magnificent addition at Bettendorf High School. This $14.1 million project includes an 840-seat performing arts center that offers a standing ovation for the community....
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High School’s New Addition Includes Improved Security
A Quad City school is revealing a new addition that puts student safety first. On Friday, March 15th, 2013, Bettendorf High School hosted a ribbon cutting and open house to celebrate their latest...
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Sedona Group’s S.O.A.R. Scholarship Winner Shows Leadership
This week on WQAD, we’re helping students soar. In partnership with The Sedona Group, WQAD is giving five local high school seniors The Sedona Group’s S.O.A.R. Scholarship, worth $1,000. On Tuesday,...
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Two Iowa high school students receive educational scholarships
Recipients for the Carl D. Shillig Memorial Fund, Inc. scholarship have been announced. Madison Ruge from Bettendorf High School and Paul Conway from Pleasant Valley High School were announced as the...
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Levy Vote Impacts $50 Million of Bettendorf School Projects
Bettendorf school board candidates will be a part of a public forum Thursday night. Residents in the Bettendorf Community School District will vote on three new school board members Tuesday, September...
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Bettendorf student granted scholarship for rowing
A Bettendorf student who is relatively new to her sport has gotten a scholarship and people talking. Senior, Haley Zapolski took up rowing two years ago and has made waves in the sport. She says the...
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Bettendorf, PV rivalry extends off the field
Nearly 3,000 people bought tickets in advance of the state quarterfinal game between Bettendorf and Pleasant Valley High Schools. Several thousand more purchased tickets at the gate, making Friday...
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Bettendorf volleyball advances to state championship
Bettendorf Volleyball at state semifinals 11-14-13 (WQAD Photo by Kory Kuffler) Bettendorf High School won three out of five games in the semifinals to earn their spot in the 2013 Class 5A Iowa High...
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Bulldogs win 5A State Championship
For the second year in a row, Bettendorf High School’s volleyball team is Iowa’s 5A State Champion. Bettendorf faced Ankeny Centennial in the semifinals Thursday, November 14, 2013 at U.S. Cellular...
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Anti-Bullying Effort Comes to the Quad Cities
The group “Mojo Up” held an anti-bullying effort in the Quad Cities Wednesday, January 15th, 2014. The group focuses on how bullying can affect high school students. Tuesday, the group presented its...
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Votes In March Would Improve Area Schools
In March 2014, voters in Rock Island County can help bring more money to their schools. The group – YES Makes Cents For Students – wants you to vote “YES” for a 1% County Sales Tax in the General...
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Bettendorf High School Student Dies in River Drive Crash
Students, teachers, and staff with the Bettendorf School District are remembering one of their own. On Wednesday, March 26th, 2014, Davenport Police said 18-year-old Natalie Munoz was the person who...
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Bettendorf ranked among top 5 Iowa high schools
An annual report ranking high schools across the country lists Bettendorf High School among the top five high schools in Iowa. The report from U.S. News and World Report ranks schools for their ratio...
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Local Attorney: 3,700 Distracted Driving Deaths Every Year
Bettendorf High School students received a lecture on how to avoid distracted driving on Thursday, May 1, 2014. Local attorney Anthony Bribriesco presented material on distracted driving inside the...
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Pay It Forward: Chelsea’s Blog
Students use computers to study, talk with each other, play games, and sometimes to just waste time. But Bettendorf High School junior Chelsea Kalar has found a way to use it to inspire. “It wasn’t...
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Sports injury paints new future for Bettendorf student
Elijah Salas’ life isn’t much different than a piece of paper he smothers in spray paint. Sometimes, his visualized plan doesn’t pan out the way he imagined. That proved true at the beginning of 2014....
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