Bettendorf seeks D.C. funding to help mitigate rail merger impact

The federal government is a major funding source Bettendorf Mayor Bob Gallagher hopes to tap for a proposed railroad overpass if the project is found feasible on the Riverdale-Bettendorf industrial border. 

In fact, Mr. Gallagher planned to introduce the item to the local congressional delegation during this week’s visit (March 25-30) to Washington, D.C.

Mr. Gallagher and a Bettendorf delegation – including City Administrator…