Bettendorf State of the City Address is Feb. 21

Bob Gallagher Bettendorf
Bettendorf Mayor Bob Gallagher makes a point during his State of the City Address on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, at the Waterfront Convention Center in downtown Bettendorf. This year's address will be Feb. 21. CREDIT DAVE THOMPSON

Bettendorf Mayor Bob Gallagher will give the annual Bettendorf State of the City Address  on Wednesday, Feb. 21, at the Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center.

The doors will open at 11 a.m., opening remarks and lunch will begin at 11:30 a.m., and the State of the City Address will begin at 12:15 p.m. 

This event is open to the public and has free admission to attend. A $15 lunch is optional. To pay for the lunch online, visit www.bettendorf.org/StateoftheCity or pay at the door with cash/credit card/check.

Bettendorf city officials said the city have five main goals that will be addressed during the event: 

  • Remain a financially sound city that provides quality city services.
  • Have orderly growth and quality development.
  • Support riverfront/downtown development to create a destination for entertainment and living.
  • Grow current businesses and attract new businesses.
  • Be a premier place to live in the Quad Cities.

Those five main goals were also discussed during last year’s State of the City Address.

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