22 Aug 2023

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate, Auditor Kerri Tompkins Celebrate Iowa Poll Workers for Playing a Critical Role in Keeping Iowa’s Elections Safe and Secure

By Scott County Auditor's Office

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 22, 2023) — Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate and Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins join the Election Administration Commission in announcing that August 23 is National Poll Worker Recruitment Day. National Poll Worker Recruitment Day celebrates the 10,000 Iowans who step up each election to be poll workers in their communities and encourages more people to sign up as poll workers.

21 Aug 2023

Illinois AFL-CIO Hires Campaign Veteran Samantha McClain as Chief of Staff

By Alyssa Goodstein

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (August 21, 2023) — Samantha McClain has been hired as chief of staff for the Illinois AFL-CIO, working to advance the organization’s strategic vision to support working families across Illinois.

14 Aug 2023

Popular Davenport Dream Project Now Accepting Applications

By Sarah Ott

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 14, 2023) — The City of Davenport has opened the fifth round of funding for the popular Davenport DREAM Project. Applications will be accepted August 14, 2023–September 1, 2023. Residents can be eligible for a grant of approximately $20,000 to make exterior improvements to their property.

14 Aug 2023

Structure Fire, 2800 Block of Harrison Street, Davenport, August 13

By Jim Morris

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 14, 2023) — On Sunday August 13, 2023, at approximately 12:18AM, the Davenport Fire Department responded to the report of a structure fire in the 2800 block of Harrison Street. Three engines, two ladder trucks, and one command car with sixteen personnel responded to this incident. This residence was a two-story side by side duplex. The fire was reported by the adjacent occupants of the duplex.

08 Aug 2023

Davenport Fire Department Receives $600,000 FEMA Grant

By Jeri Garretson

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 8, 2023) — The Davenport Fire Department has received a $600,000 Port Security Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). With the City’s $200,000 contribution, this funding will be used to replace DFD’s current large fireboat stationed at the boathouse with a more capable and safer one.

10 Jul 2023

Groundbreaking Scheduled For New Fairmount Community Center

By Jeri Garretson

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 10, 2023) — The City of Davenport is pleased to announce details of another project in the community funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The Fairmount Community Center, located adjacent to the Davenport Public Library Fairmount branch, will have its groundbreaking ceremony on July 11, 2023, 3PM. Construction is expected to take nine to twelve months.

03 Jul 2023

Read without Limits (or Fines) at Moline Library

By Jennifer Christiansen

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (July 3, 2023) — The Independence Day holiday ushers in an era of independence from fines at the Moline Public Library. Beginning Wednesday, July 5, the Library will stop fining for most overdue items. By eliminating late fees, the Moline Public Library joins a larger movement among libraries to ensure free, inclusive, and equitable service for everyone.

29 Jun 2023

National Park and Recreation Month Focuses on Where Communities Grow

By Becca Niles

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 29, 2023) — This July, follow Davenport Parks and Recreation’s social media platforms to celebrate National Park and Recreation Month and learn how parks and recreation enhances the growth of our community through recreation programs, activities, and park amenities.

23 Jun 2023

Davenport Public Library Main Reopening

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 23, 2023) — Davenport Public Library is excited to announce that the Main Library (321 Main Street) will reopen on Monday!

Regular operating hours at all three Davenport Public Libraries will resume as of Monday, June 26. Check our website for our full listing of hours and locations.

15 Jun 2023

Davenport Awarded $7.8M FRA Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant

By Jeri Garretson

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 15, 2023) — The Federal Railroad Administration has announced $7.8 million in grant funding awarded to the City of Davenport through the Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program for the design and construction of an overpass and elevated roadway on South Concord Street near West River Drive. The program provides funding for highway-rail or pathway-rail grade crossing improvement projects that focus on improving the safety and mobility of people and goods.

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