Spring Reminders: What You Need to Know

It's a new season and the City of Bettendorf wants to make sure you're ready for it - whether it's helping you fill your calendar with some fun events or preparing you for the warm, sunny months ahead!

NO STICKER YARD WASTE WEEKS

Our City offers free yard waste weeks to solid waste customers to defray the cost of yard waste disposal during the spring and fall lawn cleanup seasons. The free, or "No Sticker," weeks are offered for two (2) weeks in the spring from April 6-17, 2026 and six (6) weeks in the fall from October 26-December 4, 2026. Yard waste must still be placed for collection at your pickup point on your normal pickup date in a Kraft two-ply bag or bundled properly.

For bagging/bundling and yard waste management tips, click here.

IMPORTANT: Don't allow leaves or yard waste to enter the street or storm drains. This debris can collect and cause backups onto your property!

BE PREPARED
During spring, our City could experience severe storms and/or flooding. During these major weather events, we will post updates on a special web page here.

GRASS/WEED RULES

From May 1 to November 1 of each year, property owners must cut or destroy all grass, weeds, vines, brush, or other growth before it exceeds 10 inches in height or within 200 feet of any developed area or urban street. In other areas, all weeds, vines, brush, or other growth must be cut or destroyed when it exceeds 2 feet. Natural areas, including, but not limited to, waterways or farmland, may exceed these height limitations. Property owners must also prevent any growth of grass, weeds, vines, brush, or other plant material which constitutes a health, safety, or fire hazard regardless of height. If a property owner fails to destroy grass, weeds, vines or brush in violation of this code, the City may hire a private contractor to do the work and charge the cost, in addition to an administrative fee, to the property owner.

For more details from our Community Development Department, click here (https://www.bettendorf.org/departments/community_development/code_enforcement_division/complaint_form.php).

GARAGE/YARD SALE REGULATIONS

If you are organizing a garage/yard sale, please make sure you follow these rules:

- Residents are allowed three garage/yard sales per year.
- Sales must be held during daylight hours and cannot last more than 3 consecutive days.
- Signs cannot be posted in the right-of-way. Signs posted in the right-of-way may be removed by City Staff.

For more details from our Community Development Department, click here (https://www.bettendorf.org/departments/community_development/code_enforcement_division/garage_yard_sale_regulations.php).

PALMER HILLS GOLF COURSE

Palmer Hills Golf Course is now open for the season! For tee times, call (563) 332-8296 or click here (https://palmerhillsgolf.com/).

Don't Forget About The Forge!

This unique putting experience features 18 fun and engaging holes, suited for everyone - beginners, avid golfers, friends, and families. You can even book a birthday party, company outing, or host a fundraiser! Call (563) 344-7168 for more information.

THE LANDING

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our 2^nd season of The Landing Ice Rink (www.bettendorf.org/TheLandingIceRink)! Even though the ice has melted away, you can still rent The Lodge at The Landing Ice Rink for graduation parties, baby showers, and so much more. To learn more, click here (XXX).

The YMCA Water Park at The Landing, which is operated by the YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley, is expected to open for its 2^nd Season in May 2026. To learn more, click here (https://www.ymcaimv.org/the-landing/).

DOG LEASH/WASTE REMINDERS

As the weather gets warmer, our four-legged residents are going to be begging to spend some time in our beautiful parks! Bettendorf City Code requires dogs to be on a leash unless you're inside Crow Creek Dog Park and requires that you pick up your dog's poop (Title 5: Police & Public Safety, Chapter 8: Animal Control, Section 6: Animals Running at Large & Section 7: Removal of Excrement).

To see the City Code, click here (https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/bettendorfia/latest/overview).

PARKS & RECREATION SPRING & SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAM GUIDE

Our Parks & Recreation Department's 2026 Spring & Summer Recreation Program Guide is out and packed full of programs, lessons, and classes for all ages. Check it out by clicking here (www.bettendorf.org/ProgramGuide) and then register by clicking here (www.bettendorf.org/register).

PARK PROJECTS

Our Parks & Recreation Department is busy facilitating renovation projects at several of our parks over the next several months. Click the links below to learn more:

• New Playground at Friendship Park
• New Playground and Shelter Upgrades at Edgewood Park
• New Shade Structure and Parking Lot Upgrades at Lincoln Park
• New Futsal Court and Playground at Kiwanis Park
• Forest Grove Park Expansion Project
  
  

SEASONAL JOBS AVAILABLE

We are hiring! Our Human Resources Department has posted plenty of seasonal positions that are available in Parks & Recreation and Parks Maintenance. We would love for you to join the City of Bettendorf Team! Click here (www.bettendorf.org/jobs) for more information.

HOLIDAY INFORMATION

The City will observe two holidays in Spring 2026: Good Friday on April 3 and Memorial Day on May 25. This means City Hall will be closed and collection services may be impacted. When we have those holiday schedules, we will post them here (www.bettendorf.org/holiday).

SPRING FUN

Get your calendars out! Here are some great events taking place across our City over the next couple of months:

March 29 - Bettendorf Community Band's Spring Concert

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Starting April 4 - Cars & Coffee

This event takes place in the parking lot of the Waterfront Convention Center on the first Saturday of every month starting at 9 a.m. through October. Organizers describe it as "an informal gathering of car enthusiasts to meet and share their passion for automobiles." Proceeds from Cars & Coffee benefit the Friends of Bettendorf Parks & Recreation, which helps kids participate in programs offered by our Parks & Recreation Department. Cars & Coffee is also putting on its 3^rd Annual Concourse Road Rally on XXX and its 4^th Annual Concourse D' Quad Cities Car Show on October XX. "Car enthusiasts of all ages and tastes are encouraged and welcome." You can find out more here (XXX).

April 11 - Egg Drop Kerplop at the Family Museum

Don't miss the Family Museum's annual spring event that will test your creativity and problem-solving skills. Using only the materials provided, work as a team to build a container that will protect an egg from an "over the ledge" 20-foot fall! Then enjoy the Egg Drop Kerplop finale when we test the results to discover whose egg stays together and whose goes... kerplop! You can find out more here (XXX).

April 15 - Downtown Bettendorf Clean-Up

The City of Bettendorf is once again teaming up with the Downtown Bettendorf Organization (https://www.downtownbettendorf.org/) to host a Downtown Cleanup (TBA) - organized by XStream Cleanup (https://xstreamcleanup.org/) - on Wednesday, April 15! If you would like to help us - and get a FREE LUNCH for doing so - sign up here (https://www.bettendorf.org/DowntownCleanup).

April 19-25 - National Library Week at the Bettendorf Public Library

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April 25 - Artful Insights at the Bettendorf Public Library

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April 22 - Forest Grove Park Informational Community Open House

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May - National Bike Month and Bike to Work Week
Stay tuned for details on how we're celebrating on two-wheels!

Starting in May - Bettendorf Farmers' Market in Faye's Field
Sponsored by the Mississippi Valley Growers' Association (https://bettendorffarmersmarket.com/), this Farmers' Market takes place on Mondays and Thursdays from 2:30-5:30 p.m. at Faye's Field near the Family Museum and the Bettendorf Public Library.

May 2 - Free Comic Book Day at the Bettendorf Public Library

Dive into the thrilling world of comics with crafts, raffle giveaways, and select Free Comic Book Day titles to take home! This day is made possible thanks to the generous support of the Bettendorf Public Library Foundation and In This Issue Comics. You can find out more here (XXX).

May 7 - Local Author Showcase at the Bettendorf Public Library

Get an insight look at the writing and publishing processes from local authors. Plus, hear excerpts of their works and find local writing groups to join. Authors' books will be available for purchase at the event, which is funded by the Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library. You can find out more here (XXX).

May 14 - Kiwanis Park Community Input Meeting

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May 16 - Public Works Day

Our Public Works Department is holding its Annual Open House on May 16 at the City's Public Works Annex, 4403 Devils Glen Road. There will be equipment on display, giveaways, activities for kids, food, and more. Angie to include details on Snowplow Naming Contest.

May 23 - Iowa Women Jazz at the Bettendorf Public Library

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May 18 - Senior Golf Cart Tour

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May 30 - PIEOWA: A Piece of America at the Bettendorf Public Library

The feature documentary "PIEOWA: A PIECE OF AMERICA" explores how pie is deeply embedded in Iowa's culture and how it brings people together. Celebrated for its wholesome and humorous approach, the film has won several awards, including Best Food Film at the 2025 San Antonio Film Festival. Join us to see the film, meet filmmaker Beth M. Howard-a former Quad Citizen-and have a slice of pie! This documentary screening is funded by the Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library and registration is encouraged at: You can find out more here (XXX).

https://www.bettendorflibrary.com/event/15784860

Starting June 4 - Summer Concert Series hosted by the Bettendorf Public Library

Beginning June 4 and running every Thursday through August 13 at 6 p.m. in Faye's Field. The full line-up will be announced on May 1!

Starting June 5 - Bettendorf Community Band's Music in the Park Begins

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Starting June 8 - Bettendorf Parks & Recreation Summer Camps Begin

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Starting June 8 - Family Museum Summer Camps Begin

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Starting June 8 - Bettendorf Public Library's Summer Reading Program Begins with Special Guests

To celebrate the official start of the Bettendorf Public Library's Summer Reading Program, the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium will be back at the library with sharks in their Ocean Odyssey touch tanks from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Starting June 13 - Bettendorf Parks & Recreation's Movies in the Park Begins

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For the City of Bettendorf's Calendar, click here.