Davenport prepares to kickoff Military Appreciation Week

The City of Davenport will celebrate Military Appreciation Week May 13-19 with banners proclaiming the event at City Hall, on downtown street lights and several parks & city facilities.  May is Military Appreciation Month nationwide. Throughout the week, Davenport will offer a number of perks to active members of the military, veterans and their families. The City will provide free green fees at its three golf courses, Emeis, Duck Creek and Red Hawk, to veterans, members of the military and their families during the week. Veterans, military and their families can also ride CitiBus free during Military Appreciation Week. The Quad City River Bandits will kick-off Military Appreciation Week activities during the week of May 7-10 by providing up to four free tickets to active service members and veterans.  There are no home games during the week of May 13-19.    The Figge Art Museum offers free admission to all military and their families year-round. Questions may be directed to Tiffany Thorndike, Administrative Assistant to the City Council and Administration, 888-2066.