22 Aug 2000

Alternatives Work

By Jeff Ignatius
The jail population in Scott County has steadily dropped this year, leaving Sheriff Mike Bladel with something unfamiliar: empty beds on a regular basis. From March through June, Scott County's average monthly jail population was at or below the 208-person capacity allowed for the main facility (128 inmates) and its minimum-security annex (80).
08 Aug 2000

Rules of Order, Business and Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Davenport

By Kathleen McCarthy
Editor's Note: The Davenport City Council is considering adopting the following procedural rules. The council will discuss the draft proposal at a meeting at 7 p.m. August 9 at United Neighbors, 808 Harrison Street, Davenport.
08 Aug 2000

City Opens Door on Search for Police Chief

By Jeff Ignatius
Choosing a police chief is often done behind closed doors, with the public getting its first glimpse at a news conference after a decision has already been made. But the City of Davenport is throwing the process wide open.
24 Jul 2000

U.S. Cellular Licking Its Wounds after Attack

By Jeff Ignatius

U.S. Cellular is regrouping after a third setback in its effort to put a cellular-phone tower in East Davenport, but residents of that village who've fought the company expect it to come back again. "We'll re-evaluate the situation," said Scott Van Roekel, a project manager for U.

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