30 Jun 2026

Party in The Park Returns for Summer 2026

By Denise Hnytka

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 30, 2026) — The City of Davenport is excited to announce the return of Party in the Park for summer 2026. Community members are invited to join City staff, local organizations, elected officials, and neighbors for a series of free community gatherings in parks across Davenport.

Party in the Park offers an opportunity for people of all ages to enjoy food, entertainment, games, and activities while exploring some of Davenport’s beautiful neighborhood parks.

29 Jun 2026

Davenport Awarded Community Catalyst Grant for Rehabilitation of Historic Building

By Denise Hnytka

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 29, 2026) — The City of Davenport received a $100,000 grant from the State of Iowa to support the redevelopment of Raphael’s Emporium at 628 Harrison St. The historic building in the Hilltop Campus Village dates back to 1883. grant supported project will stabilize and restore the vacant commercial and residential space.

24 Jun 2026

New Programming Offers Safe Summer Fun for Davenport Teens

By Denise Hnytka

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 24, 2026) — Davenport Parks and Recreation is creating a unique place for young people to spend their summer making new friends and getting more involved in their community.

Camp VIBE is designed specifically for students between twelve and fifteen years old who have aged out of many traditional summer recreation programs. Camp VIBE meets four days a week, Monday-Thursday, at Roosevelt Community Center.

28 May 2026

Main Street Landing Pedestrian Bridge Lift

By Denise Hnytka

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 28, 2026) — Davenport’s Main Street Landing will hit a major milestone as a large section of the pedestrian bridge will be put in place on Friday, May 29, 2026.

21 Jul 2025

Davenport City Administrator Doug Maxeiner Announces Resignation

By Denise Hnytka

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 21, 2025) — Davenport City Administrator Doug Maxeiner has announced he will resign from his position, citing significant health issues. In a letter to Mayor Mike Matson, Maxeiner wrote his last day would be October 1, 2025.

12 Feb 2025

Davenport Fire Chief Mike Carlsten Announces Retirement

By Denise Hnytka

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 12, 2025) — Davenport Fire Chief Mike Carlsten has formally announced his intention to retire from his position with the City of Davenport after 32 years of service.

07 Oct 2022

First-Ever Mini-Enduro Ride Marks 10 Years of Off-Road Trail-Riding at Illiniwek Forest Preserve

By Denise Hnytka

HAMPTON, ILLINOIS (October 7, 2022) — The Rock Island County Forest Preserve District invites cyclists and spectators to take on the trail for the first-ever Mini-Enduro at Illiniwek Forest Preserve to celebrate our ten-year trail anniversary.

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