Two weeks ago, the Riverboat Development Authority announced $1.55 million in grants for its fall cycle. The list of awardees follows.
• Aids Project Quad Cities (endowment match): $15,000
• American Legion Post 548 (repairs on building): $6,900
• Bettendorf, City of, Department of Parks and Recreation (skatepark development): $15,000
• Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Society (sponsorship and marketing): $25,000
• Boy Scouts of America Illowa Council 133 (dining hall/kitchen improvements): $20,000
• Boys & Girls Clubs of the Mississippi Valley (Power Hour): $10,000
• Buffalo Bill Museum of LeClaire (museum expansion): $20,000
• Cassandra Manning Ballet Theatre (Introducing: Ballet Quad): $25,000
• Center for Active Seniors (carpet replacement): $16,000
• Center for Active Seniors (St.