events
Public Works Day
May 16 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
To kick off National Public Works Week, the City of Bettendorf’s Public Works Department is hosting its Annual Public Works Day on Saturday, May 16 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Bettendorf Public Works Annex (4403 Devils Glen Road).
This is a family-friendly, fun-filled event that includes:
- Public Works trucks and machinery on display
- Free food served by Public Works staff (hamburgers, hot dogs, popcorn, ice cream, and soft drinks)
- Kids’ activities
- Inflatable obstacle course
- Snowplow blade painting
- Face painting
- Giveaways
- Compost – bring your own bucket!
- Trash/Yard Waste stickers
- Free bus pass
- Interactive opportunities
- Ride the Bettendorf Transit bus
- Learn About the “EnviroScape” model
- Learn About household hazardous materials and e-waste
- Donate old bicycles/bike parts
“On this Public Works Day, it is important to celebrate our dedicated staff and their service to our community by ensuring a high-quality life for all our residents,” said Brian Schmidt, Public Works Director.
Free