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Bettendorf council places up to $27 million bond issue for new police station on Nov. 4 ballot

5603668 · August 20, 2025
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The Bettendorf City Council unanimously approved a resolution calling a special election on Nov. 4 to let voters decide on issuing up to $27,000,000 in general obligation bonds or capital loan notes to finance a new police station after public supporters urged passage.

The Bettendorf City Council unanimously approved a resolution Tuesday calling a special election Nov. 4 on issuing not to exceed $27,000,000 in general obligation bonds or capital loan notes to finance construction of a new police station.

Supporters of the measure addressed the council during the public comment period, urging voters to back what they called a public-safety investment. Jim Spellhaug, one of three leaders of the “Yes for…

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