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Storm Event July 11, 2025
07/12/2025
Davenport Police, Fire, and Public Works crews continue to respond to the storm event that caused property damage and flooding across the City.
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City celebrates new mural honoring the Good Neighbor Project
07/11/2025
The mural is on the train bridge wall next to the Davenport Police Department building on Harrison Street.
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Join the City of Davenport for Red, White, and BOOM!
06/27/2025
Don't miss a night of free family activities, live music, food, and the biggest fireworks show in the Quad Cities!
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Davenport Flood Resilience Study Implementation
06/27/2025
Update on Marquette and River Dr Project
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City Council approves loan for Annie Wittenmyer housing project
06/26/2025
The development team plans to turn part of the Wittenmyer campus into 46 apartments. Most units would be for low-to moderate-income families, while a handful will be offered at market rate.
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Work continuing on East Locust St. bridge over the railroad tracks
06/19/2025
Bridge rehabilitation is expected to be done by August.
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Community effort restores funding for AmeriCorps service members
05/29/2025
Contributions from RDA, Quad City Bank and Trust, Quad Cities Community Foundation, Hubbell-Waterman Foundation, and IH Mississippi Valley Credit Union will support payment of living stipends for members’ service through the end of August.
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Amazon expands in Davenport with new last-mile delivery station
05/20/2025
A 114,000 square-foot last-mile delivery station is under construction, with work expected to be done in late 2025.
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Military Appreciation Week 2025 in Davenport
05/09/2025
The City of Davenport will celebrate Military Appreciation Week: Sunday, May 11 - Saturday, May 17, 2025.
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Road construction season underway in Davenport
05/08/2025
Investment in the city’s major roads and neighborhood streets is a top priority.
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The Big 9 Summer Concert Series returns to the Davenport riverfront
05/05/2025
The series features a mix of musical genres, from country to soul. Food vendors will be available at the park venues.
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Federal cuts force shutdown of City of Davenport's AmeriCorps program
05/01/2025
Locally, this decision impacts 22 AmeriCorps members currently serving in Davenport, along with six others about to start summer contracts. In the 14 years of the program, the City of Davenport hosted 870 members who served on year-round and summer contracts.
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City of Davenport hosts delegation from Langfang, China through Sister Cities relationship
04/29/2025
Davenport’s relationship with Langfang dates back to 2018, after visits to both cities from the respective delegations. A Sister City relationship creates diplomatic ties between cities around the world to advance the public good through cultural awareness.
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Davenport is blazing new trails with the addition of the West Loop Trail
04/25/2025
The West Loop extends the current bike path from Emeis Park Drive to West Locust and Wisconsin Streets.
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From funding to flooding: Main Street Landing FAQs
04/24/2025
From funding to flooding, these are the answers to the most frequently asked questions about Main Street Landing.
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DFD places new engine into service with traditional "push ceremony"
04/18/2025
A push ceremony is a traditional that dates back to the mid-1800s, when horses pulled wagons to fires.
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Northwest Blvd Widening and Turning Lane
04/11/2025
Northwest Blvd between 90th St and Fairmount St is being widened and a turning lane added
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Davenport City Council approves ARPA interest funding for community projects
04/11/2025
The funding comes from interest earned on the City's ARPA account.
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Rehab work begins on Harrison St. bridge
04/04/2025
Rehab work begins on the Harrison St. bridge over Duck Creek.
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City of Davenport breaks ground on Main Street Landing
04/04/2025
City leaders and community partners donned their hard hats to turn the dirt, ceremonially starting construction on the site.
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Resurfacing to begin on 3rd and 4th Streets
03/27/2025
Work on $14.1 million series of projects on 3rd and 4th Streets begins March 31
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City of Davenport's credit ratings reaffirmed by Moody's and S&P Global
03/25/2025
The City’s S&P rating is AA and stable. In reaffirming the City’s Aa2 rating, Moody’s also upgraded the outlook from stable to positive.
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Main Street Landing groundbreaking set for April 3
03/17/2025
Main Street Landing is a 10-acre park between Main Street and the roller dams designed with play areas, water features, and a multi-use plaza for four seasons of adventure along the river.
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Davenport City Council approves livestreaming of public comments
03/13/2025
Effective immediately, City Council meetings will be livestreamed and published in full.
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New clubhouse coming to Emeis Golf Course
03/10/2025
In the new space, players can visit the reception area to check in for their tee times, browse the pro shop, and enjoy a beverage with a spectacular view of the course.
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2024/2025 Snow and Ice Response
03/05/2025
Current snow response status and related news
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Coming Soon: Main Street Landing
03/04/2025
Main Street Landing is a four-season park, plaza and green space that will transform the area between the roller dams downriver to LeClaire Park.
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2025 Flood Response
02/18/2025
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Fire Chief Mike Carlsten announces retirement
02/12/2025
Chief Carlsten recognized for his dedication to the Davenport community after 32 years of service.
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City of Davenport shares results of 2024 Community Survey
02/01/2025
The Community Survey is administered every 2 years, gathering feedback on the quality of City services.
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New Automated Traffic Enforcement Regulations
01/29/2025
Davenport City Council approved a code change to align the City’s Automated Traffic Enforcement (ATE) program with Iowa state law.
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Basia Gerlach named City's Chief Financial Officer
01/28/2025
In her new role as CFO, Gerlach will lead the City’s Finance Department by managing day-to-day financial operations, budget planning, and providing oversight of revenue and purchasing.
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Extreme DREAM Project home on Warren Street revealed!
01/10/2025
The Warren Street house is the second property to be renovated using matching funding through Extreme DREAM.
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City reviews reports on fair housing choice and challenges
01/03/2025
The City of Davenport is reviewing two reports that analyze the city’s housing needs and the challenges preventing people from having fair access to decent, affordable housing.
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Davenport homeowners awarded funding through DREAM Project
12/30/2024
Sixth round of funding totals $900,000 for homes in heritage neighborhoods.
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Davenport Police host 26th annual Senior Light Tour
12/11/2024
The Senior Light Tour brought 450 seniors along a route to view some of the most stunning holiday light displays in the city.
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City Council approves Riverwatch Place agreement
12/09/2024
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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Violent crime down in Davenport
12/04/2024
Statistics show downward trend in shots fired incidents and stolen vehicles.
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Davenport named one of the "Best Places to Live"
11/26/2024
The U.S. News & World Report rankings of top cities evaluate overall value, job market, cost of living, and quality of life.
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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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Davenport City Council Approves 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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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"
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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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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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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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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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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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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