Community Corner
🌱 Where will Bettendorf’s new rolling library BettConnect stop next?
Happening soon: Halloween Movie Night at The Landing on the Bettendorf Patch calendar
Cheers Bettendorf! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Where will Bettendorf's new rolling library BettConnect stop next?
- How Bettendorf students can explore manufacturing careers this Friday
- What the Happy Joe's sale could mean for Bettendorf families
Also on today's calendar: Monthly Gathering and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Rain, then a shower, with a high of 70 and low of 49 degrees.
- Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 68, low: 44.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 69 and low of 47 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Bettendorf Public Library takes show on road with BettConnect (wvik.org) — Bettendorf's new BettConnect outreach vehicle is now on the road, bringing 1,500 popular books, free Wi‑Fi, and on-the-spot library cards directly into neighborhoods, schools, parks, and senior facilities. Funded through local donors and the Bettendorf Public Library Foundation, the rolling mini-library aims to reach residents facing transportation or mobility challenges and invites community requests for future stops. 
• Arconic Davenport Works Manufacturing Day Celebration with Quad Cities-Area Students (rcreader.com) — Students from around the region are invited to Arconic's Learning Center in Bettendorf on Friday, Oct. 2, for hands-on Manufacturing Day sessions from 9–11 a.m. and 12–2 p.m. The program will showcase modern manufacturing careers in the Quad Cities, with Arconic employees leading interactive stations on engineering, skilled trades, safety, and operations.
• QC investor group acquires Happy Joe's (ourquadcities.com) — Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream, including its company-owned restaurants in Bettendorf and Davenport, has been acquired by a group of Quad Cities investors who plan to keep the brand's family-friendly traditions while updating menus and supporting franchisees. The company will remain headquartered in the Quad Cities, with promised investments in local restaurants and future announcements on new offerings.
📸 Around Bettendorf
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bettendorf
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★ Featured events ★
- Halloween Movie Night at The Landing →
The Landing Ice Rink, 2255 Middle Rd, Bettendorf
5:00 pm
Friday October 2
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Other local events
- Bloxels Club
Bettendorf Public Library - Creation Studio
4:00 pm - Monthly Gathering →
Bettendorf IA - Creation Studio Open Work Hours
Bettendorf Public Library - Creation Studio
9:30 am - Adult D&D One Shot
Bettendorf Public Library -
9:30 am - Child's Play
Bettendorf Public Library - Junior League Program Room
10:00 am - Bettendorf Parks & Recreation Play Better Together (Golf) →
Palmer Hills Golf Course, 2999 Middle Road, Bettendorf
11:00 am - Play Better Together (Golf) →
Palmer Hills Golf Course, 2999 Middle Road, Bettendorf
11:00 am - Bettendorf Public Library Chess Club
Bettendorf Public Library - Junior League Program Room
1:30 pm - Roller Skating Party at The Landing Bettendorf →
The Landing Ice Rink, 2255 Middle Rd, Bettendorf
5:00 pm - Tales for Tots
Bettendorf Public Library - Junior League Program Room
10:00 am - First Tuesday Networking Event | Bettendorf Business Network →
Hilton Garden Inn Bettendorf, 959 Middle Road, Bettendorf
12:00 pm
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
📣 Bettendorf Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Love Jimmy's.
Have been there a few times and was never disappointed! (Nextdoor Devils Glen) - I frequently see people needing vaccines for their pets!
Here is info on a free vaccine clinic for dogs! (Nextdoor Devils Glen)
- Caesars Entertainment, Inc. posted a job opening for Count Room Clerk-Part-Time(Bettendorf) in Bettendorf. Apply here.
- MercyOne posted a job opening for Clinic Receptionist - Bettendorf Health Plex - PRN in Bettendorf. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bettendorf here.
🗞 Nearby News
Davenport
- Sand in Davenport: Steel plant incentives should 'not (give) away the farm' (qctimes.com)
- Smart Automotive prepares to open 3 new dealership locations in Davenport (wqad.com)
- Happy Joe's acquired by Quad Cities investors; menu updates anticipated (kwqc.com)
Eldridge
- LeClaire Road construction accident leaves worker injured Tuesday (northscottpress.com)
Walcott
- Second broadband company will lay lines in Walcott (northscottpress.com)
Ok Bettendorf! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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