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Bettendorf, Iowa

Located in Scott County, Iowa, Bettendorf was established in 1903. Quad Cities Iowa side. Bettendorf wagon family.
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Founded 1903 | Population 40,000 | Peak 40,000 (2024) | County Scott County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Bettendorf, Iowa

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1885 Railroad Era: Railroad connections spurred growth and commerce in Bettendorf.
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1903 Inc: Quad Cities.
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2010 Modern Era: Bettendorf continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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2020 Modern Growth: Bettendorf continued to grow as part of its metropolitan area.
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Latest News in Bettendorf

Jan 1, 1970
Struggling Republican Bush Brings Out Big Gun his Mom
Washington, D.C. – In a bid to revive his flagging presidential campaign, Jeb Bush turned to an unlikely ally on May 9, 2016…
Jan 1, 1970
Bill Clinton Hits Iowa Democratic Primary Intensifies
IOWA CITY, Iowa — On April 17, 2016, former President Bill Clinton hit the campaign trail in Iowa, stumping hard for his wife, H…
Jan 1, 1970
Poll Clinton Regains Lead Battleground State Iowa
Des Moines, Iowa (March 13, 2016) — Hillary Clinton bounced back in a big way this week, reclaiming the lead in Iowa according t…
Jan 1, 1970
Hillary Clinton Barely Wins Iowa Caucus Virtual Tie Bernie Sanders
DES MOINES, Iowa – Hillary Clinton eked out a razor-thin victory in the Iowa Democratic Caucus on February 1, 2016, leaving the …
Jan 1, 1970
Knoxville Iowa Refuses Remove Display Soldier Kneeling Cross
Knoxville, Iowa – In a small Iowa town that often flies under the radar, residents dug in their heels last week over a memorial …
Jan 1, 1970
Donald Trump Says Ted Cruz Canadian Owned Goldman Sachs
New Hampshire, February 6, 2016 – In the thick of the Republican presidential primary, Donald Trump didn’t hold back as he…

Complete Historical Timeline

1885 Transport
Railroad Era
1903 Government
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2010 Culture
Modern Era
2020 Culture
Modern Growth

Did You Know?

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Quad Cities Iowa side.
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Bettendorf wagon family.
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Mississippi River.
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Bettendorf is located in Scott County, Iowa.
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Bettendorf was founded in 1903.

Famous People from Bettendorf, Iowa

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Hazel Keener
Actor, Television Actor · Born Oct 22, 1904 · Died Aug 7, 1979 (age 74)

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