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Stories from the road … Quad Citians bike to work

Posted by on May 17, 2012 with 0 Comments

It’s Bike to Work Week in the Quad Cities. Meet some local professionals who share why they decided to saddle up and hit the road on two wheels this week in an exclusive Mississippi Valley Health News TV video report …

Re-discover the Quad Cities

Posted by on May 20, 2011 with 0 Comments

The Loop is a unique approach to re-introducing residents to their downtowns. Three buses make regular, hour-long routes through downtown Bettendorf, Davenport, Rock Island and Moline – making a minimum of fifteen stops per circuit.

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Several benefits to riding a bike to school

Posted by on May 19, 2011 with 0 Comments

When it comes to encouraging kids to ride their bikes to school, most of us could still learn a thing or two.  According to Jim Wichman, principal of Riverdale Heights Elementary School in Bettendorf, parents need encouragement to let their children walk or ride their bikes and scooters to school.

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Putting a healthy spin on disc golf

Posted by on May 18, 2011 with 0 Comments

Tuesday, May 17th, the Bettendorf Parks and Recreation Department held a disc golf clinic that introduced the sport to curious Quad Citians.  The event included several professional and skilled players showing techniques, demonstrating equipment and providing instruction.

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