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The City of Davenport will observe the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as a holiday on Monday, January 18, 2021.
01/11/2021
The City of Davenport will observe the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as a holiday on Monday, January 18, 2021.
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What to know - January 6 Council Cycle
01/04/2021
What to know - January 6 Council Cycle
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Riverfront Railroad Track Restoration
12/18/2020
Riverfront Rail Crossing Restoration will continue through the fall.
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W 13th St Reconstruction
11/20/2020
W 13th down to one westbound lane between Stark and Zenith...
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Davenport Wastewater Treatment Adding UV Disinfection
11/19/2020
Once complete, the facility will return water to the Mississippi River cleaner than...
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Three Things to Know - Nov. 17 Council Cycle
11/17/2020
Front of City of Davenport City Hall
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Main St Sewer Improvements
11/13/2020
Main St is closed between 2nd and 3rd St...
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The City is Seeking Public Input on Flood Study
11/13/2020
As part of the holistic approach being used for the study, public input...
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Davenport ends veteran homelessness
11/10/2020
Federal review shows Davenport, Q-C Bi-State region effectively ends veteran homelessness
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City to observe Veterans Day
11/06/2020
All facilities but River's Edge will be closed Nov. 11; solid waste collection one day late starting Wednesday
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CitiBus getting vehicle upgrades
11/06/2020
Improvements are for passenger safety, motoring public
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DPD gets $700K federal grant
11/05/2020
Grant will address violent crime; fund a crime analysis division to inform crime reduction strategies
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3 things to know
11/03/2020
CitiBus upgrades, improvements to Main Library and a step closer to repair for the Elm Street bridge are items on this City Council cycle
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Veterans Day Parade is Nov. 11
11/03/2020
Show your support for our veterans; masks and social distancing are strongly recommended for the parade and ceremony following
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Elm and 13th St Railroad Overpass/Bridges
11/02/2020
Elm St and 13th St railroad bridges/overpasses...
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Hillandale and Slopertown Roads | Intersection Widening
10/23/2020
The intersection of Hillandale and Slopertown Roads is open!
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City of Davenport’s Credit Ratings Reaffirmed by Moody’s and S&P Global
10/23/2020
City’s strong financial management leads to AA and Aa3 ratings ahead of bond issuance
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October 19 City Council Updates
10/20/2020
General Obligation Corporate Bond sale, Blackhawk Creek Stabilization, and the conveyance of the Heritage property are three things to know for this City Council cycle.
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FEMA will open a Disaster Recovery Center in Davenport on Wed Sep 30
10/16/2020
Find resources for August 10 Derecho Recovery
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W 2nd St Sewer Main Replacement Project
10/14/2020
W 2nd St between Marquette and Fillmore will re-open by the end of the day Fri Oct 16
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Division St Improvements | 5th to 9th Streets
10/12/2020
Division St to open to two travel lanes on Monday Oct 12
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Controlled burn of prairies to take place
10/10/2020
Burning native landscapes helps valuable ecosystems thrive
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THE DAVENPORT DREAM PROJECT MAKES SECOND ROUND AWARDS
10/07/2020
DREAM Project Funds Lead To Investment and Revitalization Of Core Neighborhoods
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Davenport improves City’s rating with the National Flood Insurance Program
10/06/2020
Davenport commended on actions and leading the community to be more disaster-resistant
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New park, library improvements among 3 to know
09/15/2020
North Davenport to get new park, downtown library will be renovated and RiverCenter to get new roof
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Volunteers key to Credit Island
09/14/2020
Volunteers on Credit Island did what they could to clear debris to improve the island's appearance as it continues to recover from the 2019 flood.
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Read the latest City Administrator update
09/14/2020
Public Works rises to the challenge of derecho cleanup; residents praise crews' work
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Provide input on CDBG funds
09/10/2020
Take a survey to let Davenport know how to use more than $1 million in Community Development Block Grant funds
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County-wide burn ban has been rescinded
09/09/2020
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Jersey Ridge Rd | Water Main and Resurfacing
09/08/2020
Jersey Ridge open between Garfield and George Washington...
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Community Survey sent out this week
09/08/2020
Surveys sent to 5,000 randomly selected households asks about rating City services
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August challenges ice replacement
09/04/2020
The Aug. 10 derecho-caused power outage melted The River's Edge ice sheet but Parks staff overcame summer obstacles to bring it back
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City observes labor day
09/03/2020
Solid waste will be collected one day late all week
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Slopertown Rd Reconstruction
09/02/2020
Slopertown Rd will be closed between Harrison and Division Streets...
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Traffic circle among 3 things to know
09/01/2020
Council will also hear about reconstruction of Kaiserslautern Square and a grant to extend trail from Veteran Memorial Parkway to 59th Street
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Mayor Signs Executive Order Issuing Curfew for Downtown Davenport and Village of East Davenport
08/29/2020
In the interest of public safety, curfew was coordinated with Rock Island.
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Bridge Improvements on Division St at Duck Creek Bridge
08/28/2020
Check out the progress on the Division St Bridge over Duck Creek...
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City to add four Covid relief programs
08/27/2020
Programs will assist small businesses, renters, property owners and homeless
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DFD recognizes life savers
08/27/2020
Two private citizens, 10 police officers recognized for assistance provided in July 3 house fire
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FEMA warns against storm fraud
08/24/2020
Federal officials carry around ID, ask ot
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Bix materials to be digitized
08/21/2020
Friends of the Davenport Public Library have received a grant to digitize Bix-related recordings that haven't been heard in years
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3 things to know for 2nd August council cycle
08/18/2020
Trick or Treat, River Drive parking lot and Adler Theatre stage floor or on consideration
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Law Enforcement operation results in the arrest of known gang members
08/13/2020
DPD committed to addressing gun violence in the Quad Cities
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W Locust St Resurfacing Begins Mon Jul 13
08/12/2020
W Locust will be down to one lane of travel in each direction....
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City's economic diversity recognized
08/07/2020
Davenport's mix of Fortune 500 companies and small businesses highlighted as an economy that should bounce back well from pandemic
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Pine Knoll gets new use
08/06/2020
Iowa Finance Authority approved tax credits to a developer to covert the former Vera French residential facility to senior living apartments
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Aug. 12 Council cycle: 3 things to know
08/04/2020
Urban Homestead, student resource officers and neighborhood street construction will be voted on at Aug. 12 Council meeting
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DPD questions taco festival
07/30/2020
Event is unconfirmed and has no location at this time
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Local Rotary gets award for Miracle Field
07/27/2020
Local Rotary Clubs worked to raise more than $100,000 for the Miracle Field that opened in 2019
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Mayor Matson discusses inclusive hiring
07/23/2020
Mayor and staff chat about practices; also reminds of the importance of social distancing
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Virtual Bix safety tips
07/23/2020
DPD warns that streets won't be closed; runners should be aware of their surroundings
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Mayor thanks public safety agencies
07/17/2020
Matson shows community appreciation of numerous agencies in search for Breasia Terrell
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CitiBus changes on agenda
07/14/2020
Public hearing on transit recommendations are among three things to know about the July 15 Committee of the Whole
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Meginnis gives Census update
07/13/2020
City continues to reach out as Census enumerators will soon begin knocking on doors
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W 46th St Resurfacing
07/10/2020
W 46th St will be closed between Marquette and just east of Warren St...
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Four new firefighters sworn
07/09/2020
Firefighters had their training condensed and completed on shift because of COVID-19
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City Administrator's 2nd quarter update released
07/09/2020
Employees get training on recognizes promotions, provides construction update; highlights programs and initiatives
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Mayor Matson's State of the City address
06/30/2020
Mayor touts Davenport's well-protected community, sustainable infrastructure, fiscal vitality, welcoming neighborhoods, high performing government and vibrant region
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3 things to know: 7/1 Committee of the Whole
06/30/2020
Public hearings on DFD fire training center and Duck Creek bike path resurfacing, and Davenport high schools graduations
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Star Spangled Extravaganza Postponed
06/29/2020
City Council responded to community for Independence Day fireworks but due to public safety concerns is postponed
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Davenport ranked among best American cities
06/23/2020
Report places city 29th of 100; noting prosperity and cultural amenities in rankings for cities of 100,000 to 500,000 population
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2020 Flood Response
06/11/2020
Mississippi River hovering 13 FT for the next week or more...
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E 46th St Improvements | Brady to Welcome Way
06/09/2020
E 46th St between Brady and Welcome Way is open
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E Kimberly Rd Pavement Repairs
06/02/2020
Beginning Mon Apr 20, E Kimberly Rd will be reduced one lane of travel in each direction...
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Mayor Matson's statement about unrest, curfew starts at 9 p.m.
06/01/2020
"Damage and bodily harm don't promote justice;" curfew starts at 9 p.m.
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Davenport Main library to reopen
05/29/2020
Access is limited, so patrons will be required to utilize services within 15 minutes of entering
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City closures in observance of memorial day
05/20/2020
Most facilities closed for Memorial Day; garbage, recycling, bulky waste and yard waste will be one day late
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Municipal pools to remain closed
05/18/2020
COVID-19 keeps pools, aquatic centers closed; decision on spraygrounds still to be made
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Better Roads Ahead Davenport
05/16/2020
City launches new website and text alerts...
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Summer 2020 Party in the Park Cancelled
05/08/2020
This year's expanded event returns with an eighth date
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W 76th St Pavement Improvements
05/01/2020
Traffic will be diverted to the outside lanes of W 76th St...
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Governor extends closures of businesses and public gathering places for Davenport, Scott County
04/30/2020
Governor extends closures of businesses and public gathering places for Davenport, Scott County
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2019/2020 Snow and Ice Event Response
04/17/2020
Teams will spot treat roads this morning...
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City to limit building access
03/19/2020
Health of employees, community brought about decision to make change
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Census Committee updates on initiatives
03/18/2020
As Census draws near, committee members talk about initiatives like PSAs, outreach, billboards, door hangers and more
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COVID-19 update, recommendations
03/13/2020
Public health officials hope to slow spread of virus in community and avoid overwhelming local health care resources
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City leaps forward since last Leap Day
02/28/2020
Retail, dining and industrial projects have added to Davenport's fabric since last Leap Day in 2016
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City accepting Commercial DREAM applications
02/28/2020
Applications for blighted or with exterior code violations are due by 5 p.m. on April 30
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E 53rd St Reconstruction and Widening Project
02/26/2020
Council approved the award of a contract to...
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Many Projects are Scheduled for the 2020 Construction Season
02/23/2020
$28 M in Street and Sewer Improvements Scheduled for 2020
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DPD STATEMENT ON FEB. 12 INCIDENT
02/13/2020
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Crossing restoration to start this spring
02/07/2020
Work includes raising up bike path between Pershing Avenue and LeClaire Park bandshell
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S Concord Closed Due to River and Ice
01/28/2020
S Concord has re-opened...
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Keep up with budget process
01/17/2020
Materials will be posted as they are presented to elected officials
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City observes MLK Day
01/15/2020
City offices are closed, but River's Edge will be open and Citibus, solid waste remain on regular schedule
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DFD's Burchette honored
01/15/2020
Captain is recognized for his haz mat work
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City kicks off Good Neighbor Project
01/15/2020
Program serves as more informal neighborhood watch and promotes engagement
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Crow Creek Spill
01/08/2020
The Iowa DNR and City staff investigated a red sheen in Crow Creek yesterday...
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Five new DPD officers sworn in
01/07/2020
They begin field officer training immediately after graduating from Iowa Law Enforcement Academy last month
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Native Plants and Habitat
01/02/2020
Native plants provide valuable habitat for birds. On National Bird Day...
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DPD officer helps Alaska department
01/02/2020
Officer Epigmenio "Peme" Canas raised money to buy equipment for Savoonga Police Department
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Offices closed for New Years Day
12/27/2019
Most facilities closed; solid waste is a day late Wednesday through Friday
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Thanks from DPA for toy drive help
12/27/2019
Community provides "tremendous support" to assist Family Resources Inc., and Quad-City children
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Davenport named Best Holiday River Town
12/26/2019
River Travel Magazine notes several holiday events in making pronouncement
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Christmas closures for City
12/19/2019
All offices closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, with solid waste collection pushed back starting Wednesday
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Mayors sign wastewater agreement
12/09/2019
Pact between Davenport, Bettendorf, Riverdale and Panorama Park updates need to make improvements to wastewater treatment plant
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Main St Landing Update
12/06/2019
Finish work is scheduled to begin in early spring...
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Mayor's statement on Shenanigan's
12/04/2019
Ongoing issues with venue draws concern
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