19 Oct 2018

AAA: Teens Driving with Teens Increases Risk for Everyone on the Road

By Nick Jarmusz

 Teen drivers increase the risk for everyone on the roadway, especially if they are bringing teen passengers along for the ride. New research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that when a teen driver has only teen passengers in their vehicle, the fatality rate for all people involved in a crash increased 51 percent. In contrast, when older passengers (35 or older) ride with a teen driver, overall fatality rates in crashes decreased eight percent.

19 Oct 2018

City Council Meeting Agenda/Packet for Wednesday, October 24, 2018

By Jackie Holecek

The City Council Meeting Agenda/packet are available at the following link: https://davenport.novusagenda.com/AgendaPublic/MeetingsResponsive.aspx?meetingType=1

09 Oct 2018

NOTICE OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

By Timothy Huey

Public Notice is hereby given that the Scott County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to take comments on a proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan for Scott County. The Planning and Zoning Commission will be discussing proposed criteria to be used in reviewing a Special Use Permit for wineries, tasting rooms and associated event centers.

09 Oct 2018

SCOTT COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Tuesday, October 16, 2018 7:00 P.M.

By Alan Sabat
Scott County Courthouse
Magistrate Courtroom
400 W Fourth Street Davenport, Iowa 52801

   AGENDA

08 Oct 2018

Christian Care Receives Q2030 Grant From the Community Foundation of the Great River Bend

By Steve Gottcent

Rock Island, IL – Christian Care is honored to be awarded a Q2030 grant totaling $1570 from the Community Foundation of the Great River Bend.  The Community Foundation created the Q2030 grants to contribute to the Quad Cities’ vision of being a creative, connected, and globally recognized, prospering community in 2030.  In particular, the grant is designed to ensure our region offers great opportunities for everyone to thrive.

28 Sep 2018

City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting for October 3, 2018

By Jackie Holecek

The City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting for October 3, 2018 is available at the following link: https://davenport.novusagenda.com/AgendaPublic/MeetingsResponsive.aspx?meetingType=2

27 Sep 2018

Loud Thunder Road closed due to construction on Lake George

By Brianna Aust

A portion of Loud Thunder Road is closed due to the improvements being made on the spillway and dam on Lake George in Loud Thunder Forest Preserve.

The middle portion of Loud Thunder Road will be closed for the duration of construction, expected to be completed mid-December.

25 Sep 2018

Christian Care Receives Walmart Community Grant

By Steve Gottcent

Rock Island, IL – Christian Care is honored to be awarded a $1000 Walmart Community Grant, which will in turn be used to provide eyeglasses for their residents.  Walmart’s Community Grant program allows associates the opportunity to proudly support needs within their communities by supporting local organizations.  Christian Care is appreciative of the Moline Supercenter (#2231), which recommended Christian Care for this award.  Since 1916, Christian Care has

25 Sep 2018

Niabi zoo says farewell to beloved long-term resident

By Lee Jackson

One of the zoos oldest residents, Molly, a 35-year-old female Plains Zebra, was euthanized on Monday due to chronic joint and bone issues brought on by her advanced age. The animal was under extensive veterinary care that included chronic pain management for the last two years.

20 Sep 2018

YOUTH ENSEMBLES GIVE BACK WITH CLOTHING DRIVE

By Quad City Symphony Orchestra

Community can mean a lot of things to different people. To the members of the Quad City Symphony Youth Ensembles (QCSYE), it means sharing with others who are in need.

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