14 Nov 2017

Gov. Rauner congratulates volunteers at Hometown Awards

By Nicole Wilson

Awards Governor’s Cup to Macon County

SPRINGFIELD (Nov. 8, 2017) — Volunteers who have improved their communities in impactful and significant ways were honored today at the Governor’s Hometown Awards ceremony at the Old State Capitol.

14 Nov 2017

Gov. Reynolds announces appointments to Iowa’s boards & commissions..

By Brenna Smith

(DES MOINES) – Gov. Kim Reynolds announced appointments to Iowa’s boards and commissions Thursday.

The following appointments are unpaid and are subject to Senate confirmation:

Workforce Development Board

Kelly Barrick, Johnston

Gina Bettini, Davenport

Jeff DeVries, Des Moines

Steven Gilbert, Osceola

Quentin Hart, Waterloo

Carmen Heck, Iowa City

Jayson Henry, Pella

Jay Iverson, Ankeny

08 Nov 2017

Government Bridge Closure 11/9 & 11/10

By Tiffany Thorndike

The Rock Island Arsenal/Government Bridge will be closed beginning 6am, Thursday, November 9th through 6pm, Friday, November 10th for maintenance. This closure will be for the roadway only; pedestrian, rail, and navigation traffic will not be affected by the closure.

08 Nov 2017

Statement from Gov. Rauner regarding the death of Rockford Police Officer Jaimie Cox

By Elizabeth Tomev

SPRINGFIELD (Nov. 5, 2017) – Gov. Bruce Rauner issued the following statement regarding the death of Rockford Police Officer Jaimie Cox:

“We are deeply saddened by the death of Officer Jaimie Cox,” said Gov. Rauner. “He paid the ultimate price while working to keep our communities safe. My thoughts and prayers are with his family as they find a way to cope with this tragic loss.”

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07 Nov 2017

Honoring Illinois’ Fallen

By Denise Albert

US and State flags to be flown at half-staff from sunrise Thursday to sunset Saturday, Nov. 9-11

SPRINGFIELD (Nov. 7) — The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Gov. Bruce Rauner that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff in honor of: Rockford Police Officer Jaimie Cox

07 Nov 2017

Davenport observes Veterans Day on Friday, November 10th

By Tiffany Thorndike

The City of Davenport will observe Veterans Day as a holiday on Friday, November 10th.  There are no changes to the solid waste schedule. Pickups will occur on regularly scheduled days.

07 Nov 2017

Volunteers Needed - Garbage Gobble

By Public Works Department, City of Davenport
 Volunteers Needed for the Garbage Gobble Creek Cleanup!
02 Nov 2017

Travel Restrictions on Davenport's Harrison Street

By Jennifer Nahra

The parking lane and the west southbound travel lane of Harrison St between 5th and 4th Streets will be closed until further notice due to street collapse.  Staff is investigating.  Additional information will be released on Thursday.

Travel delays should be expected at the intersection of 4th and Harrison.

24 Oct 2017

S Concord closed at Minnie 10.24.17

By Jennifer Nahra

Davenport Public Works has issued the following notice:

South Concord St is closed at Minnie St effective immediately, Tuesday, October 24, due to a broken storm sewer that is causing pavement failure. More information about the length of the closure and associated detours should be available on Wednesday, October 25. 

The detour for Rockingham Road is now River Drive to Fairmount until further notice.

25 Sep 2017

19th Street and 7th Avenue Intersection Closure in Moline

By Ryan Hippen
MOLINE - Beginning Monday, Sept. 25, the intersection of 19th Street and 7th Avenue will be closed through early December to accommodate the future flow of traffic and to improve access to downtown Moline when the I-74 River Bridge is built. The Illinois Department of Transportation and the City of Moline are leading the road projects at and around this intersection.
 
Road Closures:

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