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2024/2025 Snow and Ice Response
2024/2025 Snow and Ice Response
11/20/2024
Current snow response status and related news
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Holiday Closing | Thanksgiving
Holiday Closing | Thanksgiving
11/19/2024
The City of Davenport will observe the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29.
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New City Administrator Doug Maxeiner plans to focus on the future
11/18/2024
Maxeiner describes his first couple weeks on the job, meeting his new team members, and setting his priorities.
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Downtown Davenport at Sunset
Davenport City Council Considers Rent Abatement Ordinance
11/15/2024
The Davenport City Council approved financial protections for tenants when rental units don't meet health and safety standards.
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Bridge over Duck Creek at Utah Reconstruction
Bridge over Duck Creek at Utah Reconstruction
11/15/2024
The bridge over Duck Creek on Utah is complete and the road re-opened.
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E Locust St Resurfacing, Grand to Eastern
E Locust St Resurfacing, Grand to Eastern
11/15/2024
Crews will be finishing the sidewalks on the southside of E. Locust.
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Davenport launches new Veterans Tribute Banner Program
11/08/2024
The banners will be displayed on light posts on the path along the Davenport riverfront stretching from the area near Veterans Memorial Park to the Centennial Bridge.
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Davenport Fire offers new "File of Life"
Davenport Fire offers new "File of Life"
11/07/2024
The File of Life is a medical history card stored in a magnetized pouch that gives first responders access to a patient’s medical history in the event of an emergency.
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W Locust Resurfacing, Clark to Lincoln
W Locust Resurfacing, Clark to Lincoln
11/01/2024
Resurfacing work on Locust between Clark and Lincoln will flip to the westbound lanes.
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UP FOR DISCUSSION: Riverwatch Place - 227 LeClaire St.
10/16/2024
Davenport City Council is considering a financial agreement with the developer of Riverwatch Place to help pay for the hotel project using hotel/motel tax funds.
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Davenport Flood Resilience Study Implementation
Davenport Flood Resilience Study Implementation
10/11/2024
Click to follow along as the City strengthens its response to riverfront flooding.
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Fairmount Community Center
Come play at Fairmount Community Center
10/08/2024
Fairmount Community Center is now open for after school and open gym drop-in hours!
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Annie Wittenmyer Campus
City Narrowing Down Choice of New Locations for Davenport Junior Theatre
10/02/2024
A handful of short-term and potential long-term locations are under consideration for Davenport Junior Theatre.
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Union Station 100th Anniversary Celebration
Davenport's Union Station Turns 100!
10/02/2024
Davenport Mayor Mike Matson joined the staff of Visit Quad Cities to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Union Station.
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New City Administrator Doug Maxeiner
Doug Maxeiner Hired as New City Administrator
09/26/2024
The Davenport City Council voted to approve the hiring of the new City Administrator Doug Maxeiner.
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Duck Creek Sewer Interceptor Project
Duck Creek Sewer Interceptor Project
09/24/2024
The trail between Pine and Hickory Grove Rd. will remain closed through the fall.
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2024 Flood Response
2024 Flood Response
08/30/2024
The FEMA Disaster Recovery Center is now closed.
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E 13th Street Railroad Overpass Bridge
E 13th Street Railroad Overpass Bridge
01/07/2024
Designs to reconstruct the E 13th St Railroad Overpass Bridge begin soon
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The City of Davenport has opened the application process for the next home for sale under the Urban Homestead Program at 1413 W 13th Street.
Applications for New Urban Homestead Open
06/29/2023
The City of Davenport has opened the application process for the next home for sale under the Urban Homestead Program at 1413 W 13th Street.
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From left to right: Kelly Thompson, Tee LeShoure, Dwayne Hodges, Nicole Cisne Durbin, Chief Jeffrey Bladel, Mayor Mike Matson, Sarah Ott, Sue Hafkemeyer
Quad Cities Community Foundation grants $300,000 for reducing gun violence
01/10/2023
The three-year Transformation Grant will build social service, community volunteer, and research capacity of local Group Violence Intervention strategy
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Headshot of Davenport Police Chief Paul Sikorski
Chief Sikorski announces retirement from Davenport Police Department
04/28/2022
Davenport Police Chief Paul Sikorski has announced that he will be retiring on August 29, 2022 after 34 years of dedicated service to the Davenport Police Department.
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Davenport Dream cartoon banner, DREAM Project Funds Lead to Investment in and Revitalization of Core Neighborhoods
Davenport DREAM Project announces third round awards
09/20/2021
The Davenport DREAM Project recently announced award recipients for the third round of the program. Thirty-seven Davenport residents have been selected for the program that is aimed at inspiring renewed interest in the unique architecture and character found in neighborhoods in Davenport.
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Mayor Mike Matson announces the funding for the Youth Assessment Program surrounded by community partners.
Funding Announcement Made For Youth Assessment Program
08/10/2021
YAP will provide holistic needs assessment and care coordination for youth and families
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Mayor Mike Matson is joined by community representatives as they announce the Home Base partnership.
Scott County designated a Home Base Iowa Community
08/05/2021
Veterans who move into Davenport and purchase a home now may be eligible for up to $8,250 in relocation incentives thanks to a new partnership between the City of Davenport, Scott County and Home Base Iowa (HBI).
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Mayor Matson makes Amazon announcement
Amazon to open robotics fulfillment center in Davenport
07/09/2021
The center will be located on 158 acres in the Eastern Iowa Industrial Center along Interstate 80.
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Mayor Matson is joined by others to cut the ribbon to Quinlan Court.
Davenport Riverfront Celebrates Opening of Quinlan Court
06/14/2021
Visitors to Davenport’s riverfront have more opportunities to enjoy an expanded palate of events, music, and food with the opening of two exciting attractions this weekend - a new ice cream shop and restaurant at the Freight House, Chill Eats, and the new outdoor flexible event venue, Quinlan Court, located at River Drive and Brady Street.
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On Tuesday, Mayor Mike Matson announced the formation of a new Violent Crime Community Task Force in response to rising levels of violent crime in Davenport. Davenport reached an all-time high of shots fired incidents and non-fatal shootings in 2020, with the violence continuing through the first five months of 2021.
Mayor Matson Announces Violent Crime Community Task Force
06/01/2021
On Tuesday, Mayor Mike Matson announced the formation of a new Violent Crime Community Task Force in response to rising levels of violent crime in Davenport. Davenport reached an all-time high of shots fired incidents and non-fatal shootings in 2020, with the violence continuing through the first five months of 2021.
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Mayor Mike Matson invites residents to attend a series of community listening sessions that will begin on Thursday, June 3rd from 5:30-7:00pm at the Eastern Avenue Library. The listening sessions are a chance for residents to speak with the Mayor regarding thoughts, ideas, questions or concerns they have for Davenport.
Mayor Matson Hosts Community Listening Sessions
06/01/2021
Mayor Mike Matson invites residents to attend a series of community listening sessions that will begin on Thursday, June 3rd from 5:30-7:00pm at the Eastern Avenue Library. The listening sessions are a chance for residents to speak with the Mayor regarding thoughts, ideas, questions or concerns they have for Davenport.
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Davenport DREAM now accepting third round applications
05/03/2021
Funding available to revitalize Davenport neighborhoods one block at a time.
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