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Bettendorf's School Board has a new president as the former leader's absence continues

The Daily Davenport teamFrom today’s edition · 1 min read · 3 sources

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If you follow Bettendorf schools, there's a new face at the head of the table. The Bettendorf School Board has elected a new president, and the Quad-City Times says the change comes with unanswered questions about the former president's extended absence and when he might return.

Over at Bettendorf High School, the girls' swim team has hopes for top swims at this week's state meet.

Bettendorf's week brought a new board president and top swim seeds

TopicWhat happened
School BoardElected a new president
Former presidentAbsence continues
Girls' swimmingBulldogs have top seeds
Veterans DayCeremony Wednesday, Nov. 11
  • Swimming: Bulldogs hold top seeds at the state meet
  • Led by: Lillian and Brielle Andedo
  • Ceremony site: , 1645 23rd St.

2Andedo swimmers leading Bettendorf's girls at state

Lillian and Brielle Andedo lead the Bulldogs at this week's state meet.

Wednesday's Veterans Day ceremony drew keynote speaker Col. William J. "Joe" Parker, chief of staff for the U.S. Army Sustainment Command at Rock Island Arsenal, WVIK reports.

“Veterans Day belongs to those who are still living.”

Col. William J. "Joe" Parker, at Bettendorf's Veterans Day ceremony

Sources: The Quad-City Times, Muscatine Journal, WVIK

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