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Bettendorf’s fire department ‘family’ getting new chief

By: Dave Thompson|September 6, 2023
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    • Bettendorf Fire Department Chief Steven Knorrek has been with the department for 40 years. He retires on Friday, Sept. 8. CREDIT DAVE THOMPSON

    These are changing times for Steven Knorrek and the Bettendorf Fire Department.

    Mr. Knorrek, a member of the fire department for 40 years and fire chief for the past five years, is retiring on Friday, Sept. 8.

    The new chief has already been selected. Assistant Fire Chief Troy Said was unanimously approved as the new fire chief during a…

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