Bettendorf Holding Snowplow Naming Contest Ahead of Annual Public Works Day

April 7, 2026 - "Rooted in Service, Powered by Community" - That's the theme of National Public Works Week, taking place May 17-23, 2026 through the American Public Works Association.

To kick off National Public Works Week, the City of Bettendorf's Public Works Department is hosting its Annual Public Works Day on Saturday, May 16 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Bettendorf Public Works Annex (4403 Devils Glen Road).

This is a family-friendly, fun-filled event that includes:

• Public Works trucks and machinery on display
• Free food served by Public Works staff (hamburgers, hot dogs, popcorn, ice cream, and soft drinks)
• Kids' activities
• • Inflatable obstacle course
  • Snowplow blade painting
  • Face painting
• Giveaways
• • Compost - bring your own bucket!
  • Trash/Yard Waste stickers
  • Free bus pass
• Interactive opportunities
• • Ride the Bettendorf Transit bus
  • Learn About the "EnviroScape" model
  • Learn About household hazardous materials and e-waste
  • Donate old bicycles/bike parts

"On this Public Works Day, it is important to celebrate our dedicated staff and their service to our community by ensuring a high-quality life for all our residents," said Brian Schmidt, Public Works Director.

NAMING CONTEST: After a successful Recycling Truck Naming Contest in 2024 and Snowplow Naming Contest in 2025, the City is holding another Snowplow Naming Contest for two of its new snowplows in 2026! To submit a name, visit www.bettendorf.org/NamingContest by Thursday, April 23 at noon. On Friday, April 24, the City will launch a poll for people to cast their vote on their favorite name. The two winning names will be revealed at Public Works Day on May 16.