17 Apr 2017

Traffic Alert: Locust Street & College Avenue, Davenport

By Tiffany Thorndike

Starting Wednesday, April 19th traffic on East Locust Street at and near College Avenue will be reduced down to one lane in each direction in order for contractors to perform sewer line repairs.

Repairs and lane reductions are expected through Wednesday, April 26th. To avoid traffic delays please use another route if possible and as always, use caution when driving through construction areas.

17 Apr 2017

Gov. Branstad signs 26 more bills into law

By Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa

(DES MOINES, April 12, 2017) – Gov. Terry Branstad today signed the following 26 bills into law:

17 Apr 2017

Gov. Branstad signs several bills into law

By Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa

(DES MOINES, Thursday, April 13, 2017) – Gov. Terry Branstad today signed the following 14 bills into law:

11 Apr 2017

SCOTT COUNTY SECONDARY ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE

By Angela Kersten

Road Involved: 140th Avenue will be closed between 230th Street and 240th Street, west of Eldridge, Iowa.

Date Closed: Monday, April 10, 2017

Description of Closure: Road will be closed for a culvert replacement over a Tributary to Hickory Creek.  The road may be closed for 20 working days.

11 Apr 2017

Illinois Improving Training to Combat Hate Crime for State Police Cadets

By Allie Bovis

CHICAGO – Governor Bruce Rauner today announced the next steps to comprehensive plan to combat hate crimes in Illinois through improved training of law enforcement.

As directed by the Governor last month, Illinois State Police worked with the Anti-Defamation League to create a new curriculum for Illinois State Police Cadets to better identify, investigate and prosecute hate crimes.

11 Apr 2017

COMMISSION FACILITIES OPEN GOOD FRIDAY, CLOSED SATURDAY

By Brandy Walvaert

DAVENPORT, IA—Waste Commission of Scott County facilities will be open regular hours on Good Friday, April 14, and closed on Saturday, April 15, for the Easter holiday. Normal hours of operation will resume on Monday, April 17. Waste Commission of Scott County’s facilities include the following:

•    Scott Area Landfill, 11555 110th Avenue, Davenport

•    Scott Area Household Hazardous Material Facilities, Davenport

11 Apr 2017

Branstad, Reynolds attend Main Street Iowa Awards Celebration to Honor Outstanding Achievements

By Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa

Award Winning Projects, Entrepreneurs and Volunteers Honored

 

(DES MOINES) – Main Street Iowa hosted the 31st annual Main Street Iowa Awards Celebration on Friday, April 7, 2017 at Hoyt Sherman Place in Des Moines. The program honored the efforts of those who work day in and day out in downtown revitalization in Iowa. The event was attended by approximately 550 individuals representing communities across the state.

11 Apr 2017

Gov. Branstad signs 8 bills into law

By Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa

(DES MOINES, April 7, 2017) – Gov. Terry Branstad today signed the following 8 bills into law:

07 Apr 2017

Jaycees of the Quad Cities Announce Young Community Leader Award Winners

By Joan Kranovich

The Jaycees of the Quad-Cities has announced its Community Awards, showcasing individual excellence in leadership as demonstrated by outstanding initiative, impact of work and inspiration of others.

Award winners are:

04 Apr 2017

Is Davenport a Sanctuary City

By Arthur Anderson

Davenport may soon have to certify to the federal government that it is not a sanctuary city to continue to qualify for federal funding. If a majority vote of the city Council certifies Davenport is not a sanctuary city and later a federal investigation legally finds Davenport is a sanctuary city because its police force does not actively detain, arrest, impound the cars, and turn over to the County Sheriff unlicensed, uninsured drivers for an ICE deportation hearing.

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