
The familiar picture window remains but the former Schnucks grocery store at Bettendorf’s Duck Creek Plaza has been transformed into an indoor amusement park called Malibu Jack’s. A ribbon-cutting and grand opening celebration will be Friday, April 5. PHOTOS BY STEVE TAPPA
Walking through rows of arcade games – and seeing the celebratory lights, bells and whistles on the dizzying array of options – the term “Casino for Kids” effortlessly pops into one’s head.
However, Malibu Jack’s in Bettendorf offers so much more than slot machines for the younger generation.
The Quad Cities’ newest amusement center also mixes together more…

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