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.

-Makes Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum own agency-

--Consolidates Human Rights Commission with the Department of Human Rights—

City of Davenport will observe Good Friday as a holiday on Friday, April 14, 2017.

All City of Davenport offices & Public Works Center will be closed.

Police Department front desk and records office will be closed.

Library Main, Fairmount and Eastern branches will be closed.

Parks & Recreation administrative offices will be closed.

River’s Edge will be open from 7am – 10:00pm, front desk will be open from 7am – 7pm.

(DES MOINES) – Governor Terry E. Branstad today announced appointments to Iowa’s Boards and Commissions.  The following individuals’ appointments are effective today, Wednesday, March 29, are unpaid and are not subject to Iowa Senate Confirmation:

                Fire Service and Emergency Response Council

                Thad White, Indianola

                Debra Krebill, Marion