4th Ward Alderman Ray Ambrose invites you to his ward meeting on Tuesday, August 8th 6:00pm at the Fairmount Street Library; 3000 N Fairmount Street. Topics of discussion include construction updates from Public Works, an update on the retention pond behind Valley Fair & information from Davenport Police Department on neighborhood safety.

The Gazette team has been working hard in preparation for our Iowa Ideas Conference, September 20-22 in downtown Cedar Rapids! As a Gazette reader, this is our official reminder that early bird registration ends July 31.

(DES MOINES) – Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg announced participation in a new nationwide first responder network at their administration’s weekly press conference Tuesday. Iowa is one of the first states in the country to opt-in to the FirstNet cell network. The network gives priority to police, fire and other emergency workers during a crisis.

The Iowa and Illinois departments of transportation are holding two public meetings to discuss Phase 2 of construction on the I-74 Mississippi River Bridge project. Attendees can get information on the construction schedule, road closures, what to expect during construction, environmental efforts to date, and ways to stay in the know.