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Bettendorf mayor wins Salvation Army battle of bells

By: Dave Thompson|January 31, 2025
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    • Bettendorf Mayor Bob Gallagher shows the Salvation Army Quad Cities' traveling trophy on Thursday, Jan. 30, at Bettendorf City Hall. Mr. Gallagher earned the honor – for a third consecutive year – for collecting more money in the Red Kettle campaign than other QC area mayors. CREDIT DAVE THOMPSON

    Bettendorf Mayor Bob Gallagher has again won the battle of the bells as he helped the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle campaign collect money for people in need.

    On Thursday, Jan. 30, the mayor was presented the Salvation Army Quad Cities’ traveling trophy for collecting the most money during a two-hour

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