A once-in-a-lifetime calendar oddity is turning into a nine-day celebration of all that is Bettendorf. The city, along with its family-friendly amenities, business community, nonprofits, schools and more, are all teaming up with individual events and activities to help Bettendorf celebrate Zip Code Day. More than 40 events already are being advertised on Bettendorf’s new […]
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A once-in-a-lifetime calendar oddity is turning into a nine-day celebration of all that is Bettendorf.
The city, along with its family-friendly amenities, business community, nonprofits, schools and more, are all teaming up with individual events and activities to help Bettendorf celebrate Zip Code Day. More than 40 events already are being advertised on Bettendorf’s new web page, www.bettevents.org.
The celebration to Party Like It’s 5.27.22 – as the website with a countdown says – kicks off on Friday, May 27, (5/27/22), which is the day the calendar matches up with Bettendorf’s 52722 zip code. But events, festivities, sales, specials and the celebration continues through Saturday, June 4, when the finale – Be Downtown Festival – will be held at 15th and State streets.
“I think the event has turned out to be what we hoped it would become,” Bettendorf Mayor Bob Gallagher told the QCBJ. “It’s a great way to get people involved.”
Mr. Gallagher said businesses, nonprofits, and others have been posting their own Zip Code events and deals on the city’s website. “I’m pleased with the amount of creativity our businesses are using in putting together events for the public for May 27. Every bank, Realtor and all kinds of services industries are getting involved,” he said.
While it is probably easier for retailers, bars and restaurants to participate, the mayor said he appreciates the everyday service businesses that have stepped up to join the fun. “It’s a little harder for those businesses to get their heads wrapped around the concept,” he said.
But a quick look at www.bettevents.org shows that plenty of Bettendorf businesses are finding ways to incorporate 5/27/22 into their pricing and specials. Here’s a few examples:
- K&K Hardware, for example, is offering sale items for $5 as well as 27% discount on other items as well as a $22 off savings on other merchandise.
- Happy Joe’s will offer a Little Joe, a small Birthday Cake Pizza and its new Blueberry Dessert Pizza all for $5.27 each.
- Peaceful Style Boutique shoppers will find anything with a zipper is 22% off for Zip Code Day – and 27% off the purchase of five or more zippered items. Plus there’s a chance for a $52 gift card drawing.
- The Family Credit Union is offering a 5.27% signature loan rate on new loans.
