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2022/2023 Snow and Ice Event Response
2022/2023 Snow and Ice Event Response
03/25/2023
Current snow response status and related news...
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Division St Reconstruction from 12th to Locust
Division St Reconstruction from 12th to Locust
11/23/2022
Division St will fully re-open Wednesday, November 23
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2nd St Resurfacing Project
2nd St Resurfacing Project
09/29/2022
Resurfacing work on 2nd St between Harrison and the Government Bridge to begin
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Updates to Scott County 5-Year Hazard Mitigation Plan Underway
Updates to Scott County 5-Year Hazard Mitigation Plan Underway
09/19/2022
The 5-year plan update is a critical activity that invests in the Community’s future
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LeClaire and Iowa Street Reconstruction
LeClaire and Iowa Street Reconstruction
09/16/2022
Reconstruction and sewer improvements are coming to LeClaire St between 6th and 8th Streets
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2022 Flood Response
2022 Flood Response
06/03/2022
News and updates on 2022 flood response
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Davenport CitiBus Transit is offering free rides on Monday, May 2, 2022
Davenport CitiBus Transit is offering free rides on Monday, May 2, 2022
04/29/2022
The free-fare day is being offered in appreciation of passenger and operator cooperation during the pandemic
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Duck Creek Streambank Stabilization at Eastern Ave
Duck Creek Streambank Stabilization at Eastern Ave
04/04/2022
Project will reduce stormwater pollution, provide small boat access, and improve fish habitat...
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Approval of FY23 Budget Sets More Infrastructure Projects in Motion
Approval of FY23 Budget Sets More Infrastructure Projects in Motion
03/25/2022
Council action continues to echo the community’s voice with increased investment in streets
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City of Davenport’s Credit Ratings Reaffirmed by S&P Global and Moody’s
02/07/2022
City of Davenport’s Credit Ratings Reaffirmed by S&P Global and Moody’s
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City Lists New Urban Homestead Home for Sale
02/01/2022
The City of Davenport has announced the opening of the application period for the next home in the Urban Homestead Program located at 637 Oak Street.
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Davenport Wastewater Treatment Adding UV Disinfection
Davenport Wastewater Treatment Adding UV Disinfection
12/15/2021
Once complete, the facility will return water to the Mississippi River cleaner than...
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Elm St Bridge Reconstruction
Elm St Bridge Reconstruction
12/13/2021
The Elm St Bridge has re-opened following reconstruction...
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Marquette St Reconstruction | 5th to 12th Streets
Marquette St Reconstruction | 5th to 12th Streets
11/24/2021
Marquette St re-opens on schedule Wednesday, November 24
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Davenport Ward and Precinct Boundary Updates
Davenport Ward and Precinct Boundary Updates
11/16/2021
Every ten years in the year after the US Census is taken the City must adjust its ward...
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Flood Study to Provide Roadmap for Future Flood Resilience
Flood Study to Provide Roadmap for Future Flood Resilience
11/10/2021
First consideration of Davenport's Flood Resilience Study on the Council agenda...
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River Heritage Park Phase III Substantially Complete Fall 2021
River Heritage Park Phase III Substantially Complete Fall 2021
11/01/2021
Find all the details on what completion of Phase III or River Heritage Park brings the community
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Davenport Awarded $9.9M Economic Development Authority Grant
Davenport Awarded $9.9M Economic Development Authority Grant
10/01/2021
Grant will provide critical flood protection for regional wastewater and compost facilities
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Division St at I-80 and Surrounding Area
Division St at I-80 and Surrounding Area
09/16/2021
The first of several projects the Division St, I-80, Hillandale, and Northwest Blvd corridor starts...
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Point Repairs to W 53rd St between Northwest Blvd and Gaines St
Point Repairs to W 53rd St between Northwest Blvd and Gaines St
09/15/2021
Work complete
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E 53rd St Reconstruction | Brady to Eastern
E 53rd St Reconstruction | Brady to Eastern
09/07/2021
E 53rd St will see periodic daytime lane reductions for finish work...
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Hickory Grove Rd Resurfacing
Hickory Grove Rd Resurfacing
09/03/2021
Work is nearing completion...
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Concepts For Flood Resilience Are Ready For Final Review
Concepts For Flood Resilience Are Ready For Final Review
08/23/2021
The public is encouraged to provide feedback on the refined vision and plans for future
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Reflections on 2020 Derecho
Reflections on 2020 Derecho
08/10/2021
One year later, Davenport continues to plant hope, improve the City’s resilience...
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EPA Grant Received for Equipment Replacement
EPA Grant Received for Equipment Replacement
08/04/2021
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act funds aid purchase of...
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Project Abandons 1930's Sewer Interceptor
Project Abandons 1930's Sewer Interceptor
07/22/2021
Project will close at the end of Summer 2021
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Intersection Safety Improvements | Division & Northwest Blvd
Intersection Safety Improvements | Division & Northwest Blvd
06/11/2021
Improvements are complete...
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Greenway Habitat Provides Funds for Private Tree Replacement
Greenway Habitat Provides Funds for Private Tree Replacement
05/22/2021
Greenway Habitat has funded and will plant nearly 40 trees lost from last years Derecho...
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Chapter 2 of Davenport’s Flood Study is Ready for Public Review
Chapter 2 of Davenport’s Flood Study is Ready for Public Review
04/21/2021
The public is encouraged to take a look provide input on conceptual plans...
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Kaiserslautern Square (K-Square) Renovations Underway
Kaiserslautern Square (K-Square) Renovations Underway
04/14/2021
Work on the project is in full gear...
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2020/2021 Snow and Ice Event Response
2020/2021 Snow and Ice Event Response
03/15/2021
Public Works crews are not plowing or salting at this time.
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2021 Flood Response
2021 Flood Response
03/13/2021
Information on City activities related to flood response for 2021
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The 2021 Construction Season Could Include $33.6M in Road & Sewer Projects
The 2021 Construction Season Could Include $33.6M in Road & Sewer Projects
03/11/2021
Council expected to approve March 24, 2021...
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DAVENPORT TASK FORCE ANNOUNCES RECOMMENDATIONS FOR HERITAGE PROCEEDS
03/10/2021
Proceeds to be used to assist youth and revitalize neighborhoods
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Many Projects are Scheduled for the 2020 Construction Season
Many Projects are Scheduled for the 2020 Construction Season
03/09/2021
$28 M in Street and Sewer Improvements Scheduled for 2020
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How to Reduce Flood Risk & Protect Your Investment Virtual Education Series
How to Reduce Flood Risk & Protect Your Investment Virtual Education Series
03/04/2021
Davenport is hosting several engaging virtual learning opportunities...
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City of Davenport’s Credit Rating Reaffirmed
City of Davenport’s Credit Rating Reaffirmed
01/29/2021
S&P Global has released Davenport’s credit rating for the upcoming 2021A refunding.
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City Awards Small Business Resiliency Funds
01/27/2021
The City of Davenport Small Business Resiliency Project, funded by the CARES Act, has awarded over $500k in forgivable loans to 28 Davenport businesses that have been impacted by the COVID pandemic.
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CitiBus Transit Upgrades Real-Time Bus App
CitiBus Transit Upgrades Real-Time Bus App
01/25/2021
Catching a bus or planning a trip across town just got easier on Davenport CitiBus...
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DAVENPORT LAUNCHES VIRTUAL CITIZENS ACADEMY
01/14/2021
Virtual Academy gives residents the opportunity to learn about local government
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City of Davenport Launches a New Citizen Reporting Tool
City of Davenport Launches a New Citizen Reporting Tool
01/12/2021
The agency's new mobile and web app will make reporting issues easier than ever
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Davenport’s Good Neighbor Project Registers 60 Neighborhoods in First Year
Davenport’s Good Neighbor Project Registers 60 Neighborhoods in First Year
01/06/2021
Davenport’s Good Neighbor Project Registers 60 Neighborhoods in First Year
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Riverfront Railroad Track Restoration
Riverfront Railroad Track Restoration
12/18/2020
Riverfront Rail Crossing Restoration will continue through the fall.
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W 13th St Reconstruction
W 13th St Reconstruction
11/20/2020
W 13th down to one westbound lane between Stark and Zenith...
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The City is Seeking Public Input on Flood Study
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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Main St Sewer Improvements
Main St Sewer Improvements
11/13/2020
Main St is closed between 2nd and 3rd St...
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Mayor Mike Matson, second from left, stands for a photo with Allison Hannah, of the VA to his left, and Karen Abendroth, second from right, and Ashley Velez, of Humility Housing Services, right.
Davenport ends veteran homelessness
11/10/2020
Federal review shows Davenport, Q-C Bi-State region effectively ends veteran homelessness
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CitiBus
CitiBus getting vehicle upgrades
11/06/2020
Improvements are for passenger safety, motoring public
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Chief and Mayor hold a press briefing
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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Elm and 13th St Railroad Overpass/Bridges
Elm and 13th St Railroad Overpass/Bridges
11/02/2020
Elm St and 13th St railroad bridges/overpasses...
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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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Hillandale and Slopertown Roads | Intersection Widening
Hillandale and Slopertown Roads | Intersection Widening
10/23/2020
The intersection of Hillandale and Slopertown Roads is open!
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August 10 Derecho Recovery
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
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
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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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
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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Jersey Ridge Rd | Water Main and Resurfacing
Jersey Ridge Rd | Water Main and Resurfacing
09/08/2020
Jersey Ridge open between Garfield and George Washington...
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Slopertown Rd Reconstruction
Slopertown Rd Reconstruction
09/02/2020
Slopertown Rd will be closed between Harrison and Division Streets...
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Traffic circle at 6th and Vine streets
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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In the interest of public safety, curfew was coordinated with Rock Island.
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
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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FEMA warns against storm fraud
08/24/2020
Federal officials carry around ID, ask ot
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W Locust St Resurfacing Begins Mon Jul 13
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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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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W 46th St Resurfacing
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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2020 Flood Response
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
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
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 Mike Matson speaks at a press conference about unrest, announcing curfew
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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Better Roads Ahead Davenport
Better Roads Ahead Davenport
05/16/2020
City launches new website and text alerts...
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W 76th St Pavement Improvements
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
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
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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Mayor Mike Matson, right, and the mayors of Bettendorf, Moline and Rock Island look on at a community COVID-19 update
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 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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The entrance to Costco on 53rd Street
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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E 53rd St Reconstruction and Widening Project
E 53rd St Reconstruction and Widening Project
02/26/2020
Council approved the award of a contract to...
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DPD STATEMENT ON FEB. 12 INCIDENT
02/13/2020
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Draft drawing of River Heritage Park railroad crossing
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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Keep up with budget process
01/17/2020
Materials will be posted as they are presented to elected officials
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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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Main St Landing Update
Main St Landing Update
12/06/2019
Finish work is scheduled to begin in early spring...
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Median Removal on River Dr Between Perry and Iowa
Median Removal on River Dr Between Perry and Iowa
11/26/2019
River Dr will be closed to westbound traffic at 4th St for removal of the medians between...
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Rockingham Rd Resurfacing
Rockingham Rd Resurfacing
11/22/2019
Rockingham Rd to Re-open Sat Nov 23rd...
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Eastern Ave Resurfacing
Eastern Ave Resurfacing
11/15/2019
Eastern Ave reduced to one lane alternating lane of travel on Tue Nov 19...
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2019 Flood Response
2019 Flood Response
11/13/2019
The Flood Plan has been deactivated.
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Updates to City's Flood Plan
Updates to City's Flood Plan
11/06/2019
Work on the City's flood plan and recovery continues as city staff puts the...
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Height Exhibits for Elmore Corners
11/02/2019
Exhibits show building heights at 55, 80 and 120 feet
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Skybridge lit in purple at night
City Council will consider refreshed brand
10/16/2019
Decades-old logo and brand needs an updated feel
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