27 Nov 2018

Item of Interest Snow Update Noon 11.27.18

By Jennifer Nahra

Davenport Public Works has provided the following snow update. 

Crews began clearing residential roads last night. Making it through all residential roads will take time due to the volume of snow received. Efforts will continue overnight and into tomorrow.  We expect all residential roads to be cleared by late Wednesday afternoon.

05 Oct 2018

Item of Interest Flood Update 10.5.18

By Jennifer Nahra

Active weather has changed projected and actual river levels.  The Mississippi is now forecast to crest at 15.9 FT on Tuesday, October 9.  River levels are expected to hover between 15 and 15.9 FT before beginning to fall below 15 FT late next week.

The current river level is 15.12 FT. 

Based on the current and projected river levels, the following flood impacts and measures have been or will occur in the coming days.

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04 Sep 2018

The following is the latest from Davenport Public Works.

By Jennifer Nahra

Recent rainfall has resulted in higher river levels, causing the city to activate its flood plan.  The Mississippi River level is currently 12.86ft and predicted to reach 14.9ft on Friday, September 7.  Should the predicted crest remain at or below 14.9ft there will be little inconvenience or impact to the public.

Flood measures being implemented this week based on the current river level projection are:

22 Mar 2018

Motorists are advised to consider an alternate route

By Jennifer Nahra

The following notice is from Public Works.  Starting today, Monday, March 19, the right northbound lane of Brady St will be closed between River Drive and 2nd Street, and 2nd St heading east from Main to Brady will be reduced to one lane of traffic.

14 Mar 2018

Neighborhood meeting for the Rockingham Road Corridor Zoning Enhancements

By Jennifer Nahra

Community Planning staff have asked me to remind you about the neighborhood meeting for the Rockingham Road Corridor Zoning Enhancements.  It is set for 6PM at the Roosevelt Community Center, tomorrow, Thursday, March 15.  Property owners, neighbors and other stakeholders are invited to attend a discussion of zoning regulations designed to enhance the Rockingham Road corridor.

13 Mar 2018

Carlow County Delegation Visits Davenport March 14-20

By Jennifer Nahra

Four delegates from Carlow County, Ireland will visit Davenport March 14-20 to learn from city leaders and citizens as well as sharing best practices and resources from their communities. The Carlow delegation include:

Dan McInerney - the Director of Services for County Carlow Michael Doran - an elected official on their County Council Eileen Brophy - Director of the Delta Center Sensory Garden, President of Carlow Rotary

06 Feb 2018

Upcoming smoke alarm initiative

By Jennifer Nahra

on Thursday, February 8, at 10AM Davenport Fire will host a media event to announce an upcoming smoke alarm initiative. The media event will take place at the Five Seasons Trailer Park, 5112 Fairmount.  At that time, Davenport Fire Lt.

24 Jan 2018

Are you thinking about spring? Maybe summer? Maybe sitting at the beach?

By Jennifer Nahra

Well, the City of Davenport Parks and Recreation Department has the perfect spot for you to visit.  It’s a big indoor sandbox at the Roosevelt Community Center, 1220 Minnie Avenue.  

17 Jan 2018

Morris selected as Davenport Fire Assistant Chief/Fire Marshal

By Jennifer Nahra

Today, Jim Bickford, Davenport Interim Fire Chief, is pleased to announce that Capt. Jim Morris has been promoted to Assistant Chief/Fire Marshal.   Morris has served as Interim Fire Marshal since October 2017 following the unexpected death of Fire Marshal Mike Hayman.  

12 Jan 2018

Residents may see work occurring along Duck Creek and the recreational path between Hickory Grove and Jersey Ridge Roads over the coming months.

By Jennifer Nahra

The work being performed is the first phase of the Duck Creek South Interceptor Rehabilitation Project and includes cleaning and inspecting the sewer main located along the south side of Duck Creek. The contractor will be using the bike path for access, but the path should remain open for use during this phase.

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