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S Concord Closed Due to River and Ice

01/28/2020

S Concord has re-opened...

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Crow Creek Spill

01/08/2020

The Iowa DNR and City staff investigated a red sheen in Crow Creek yesterday...

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Offices closed for New Years Day

12/27/2019

Most facilities closed; solid waste is a day late Wednesday through Friday

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Christmas closures for City

12/19/2019

All offices closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, with solid waste collection pushed back starting Wednesday

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Davenport Mayor Frank Klipsch and mayors from Bettendorf, Riverdale and Panorama Park sign wastewater treatment agreement

Mayors sign wastewater agreement

12/09/2019

Pact between Davenport, Bettendorf, Riverdale and Panorama Park updates need to make improvements to wastewater treatment plant

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Main St Landing Update

12/06/2019

Finish work is scheduled to begin in early spring...

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Mayor's statement on Shenanigan's

12/04/2019

Ongoing issues with venue draws concern

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Median Removal on River Dr Between Perry and Iowa

11/26/2019

River Dr will be closed to westbound traffic at 4th St for removal of the medians between...

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Rockingham Rd Resurfacing

11/22/2019

Rockingham Rd to Re-open Sat Nov 23rd...

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City to host CDBG workshop

11/21/2019

Dec. 5 event is mandatory for grant applicants

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City observes Thanksgiving

11/18/2019

Most City facilities closed Nov. 28-29; solid waste will be one day late

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Eastern Ave Resurfacing

11/15/2019

Eastern Ave reduced to one lane alternating lane of travel on Tue Nov 19...

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2019 Flood Response

11/13/2019

The Flood Plan has been deactivated.

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Firefighters Nathan King, Ben Andersen and Jordan Miller stand with Chief Mike Carlsten, Assistant Chief Robb Macdougall and District Chief Brian Mohr after being sworn in

DFD swears in 3 firefighters

11/09/2019

Firefighters Nathan King, Ben Andersen and Jordan Miller bring diverse backgrounds to fire service

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Updates to City's Flood Plan

11/06/2019

Work on the City's flood plan and recovery continues as city staff puts the...

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Davenport North High School U.S. Marine Corps Junior ROTC marches in the 2019 Halloween parade

Congrats Halloween parade winners

11/04/2019

Cub Scout Pack 667 leads list with the Mayor's Trophy; awards to be handed out at Nov. 13 City Council meeting

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Height Exhibits for Elmore Corners

11/02/2019

Exhibits show building heights at 55, 80 and 120 feet

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City observes Veterans Day

10/31/2019

City offices are closed; solid waste, recycling will be picked up one day late; veterans can ride free on CitiBus

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New Halloween parade route released

10/23/2019

The revised route is shorter with no turns

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City Council will consider refreshed brand

10/16/2019

Decades-old logo and brand needs an updated feel

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Adler marquee wins award

10/11/2019

Installed in 2018, it was recognized recently by Sign of the Times magazine

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Controlled Burns Fall 2019

10/10/2019

Controlled burns are a tool used to control the spread of invasive and noxious...

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Grant Application Submitted for Elm St Bridge

10/10/2019

The City Council approved a grant application to the Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program...

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Jersey Ridge Rd Joint Replacement

10/10/2019

Jersey Ridge Rd will be reduced to one lane in each direction between 41st and 46th St...

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Davenport Fire Department shoulder patch

DFD, Bettendorf Fire start aid agreement

10/08/2019

Eastern Davenport, west Bettendorf will get aid from each city in case of a structure fire under aid agreement

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Provide Input on Quad City Area Long Range Transportation Plan

09/27/2019

Prosperous, innovative, and connected metropolitan areas start with a plan...

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Fairmount St Reconstruction

09/27/2019

Beg Wed Oct 2nd, Fairmount St will be closed between Lombard and W Central Park...

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Winter is Just Around the Corner

09/13/2019

Are you Prepared?

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Provide CDBG input at open house

08/26/2019

City expects about $1 million that can be used in a number of areas so is seeking recommendations

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Labor Day graphic with hard hat, arm with hammer

City observes Labor Day

08/23/2019

Most offices are closed; garbage, recycling, bulky waste and yard waste pickup will be one day late all week

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Lincoln Ave Street Reconstruction Begins Aug 5th

08/01/2019

Beg Mon Aug 5th, Lincoln Ave will be closed between W Locust and W Central Park...

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Main St Landing Phase I Update

08/01/2019

Work on Phase 1 of the Main St Landing project is progressing… slowly.

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Bix 7, Street Fest bring street closures

07/24/2019

Several downtown streets and bus routes will be affected at various times for weekend events

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Dillion Fountain surrounded by flood waters in spring, 2019

State seeking flood impact info

07/19/2019

Survey addresses housing impacts and unmet needs faced by residents due to flooding

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City Council receives flood report

07/16/2019

City requested report following flood protection breach; recommendations being implemented

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Stormwater BMP 50/50 Cost Share Program

07/07/2019

The City has a new 50/50 Cost Share Program to help reduce water pollution and reduce flooding...

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Sump Pump and Downspout Discharges

07/05/2019

Directing discharges to a neighbor’s house or yard can cause tension between...

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Flood task force meets

07/05/2019

Watch video of Mayor Klipsch's opening comments and the 22-member panel's first meeting

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Closures on River Dr for Work on Skybridge

07/05/2019

Beginning Mon Jul 8th, westbound River Dr will be detoured at Brady St for...

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Red White and Boom Event Details

07/02/2019

Wondering where to watch the fireworks?

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City offices observe Independence Day

06/28/2019

Committee of the Whole meeting moved up; solid waste collection pushed back

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Flood Cleanup Volunteers Needed

06/26/2019

Need assistance with flood cleanup or want to volunteer?

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Party at VanBuren Park

06/26/2019

Join your friends and neighbors for music, food and fun Thursday at VanBuren Park

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Chamber announces funds for flooded businesses

06/24/2019

Nearly $400,000 raised to assist businesses affected by Mississippi River flooding

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W 46th St Closed Between Fillmore and Marquette

06/22/2019

Beginning the week of June 24th...

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Comment period open for AI plan

06/19/2019

Comments can be made on fair housing study of analysis of impediments until June 28; read the draft online

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At Risk Property Owners Encouraged to Seek Flood Insurance

06/12/2019

The Iowa Department of Homeland Security and FEMA have issued a statement...

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Summer meal sites to open

06/11/2019

Breakfast and lunch sites for young people open at several locations around the city sponsored by Davenport Schools, USDA, U.S. Dept. of Ed.

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IowaAmerican Water Installing New Water Main E Locust/Kimberly Area

06/07/2019

Weather pending, IowaAmerican Water Company will begin a new water main...

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Lane Reductions on Brady St between 35th and 46th Streets

06/07/2019

Full depth patching between June 10th and June 14th...

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MidAmerican Energy is Making Upgrades to the Gas Distribution System

06/05/2019

Residents might notice equipment cabinets and solar panels, similar to...

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E 39th St Resurfacing Project to Begin

05/30/2019

A rolling closure of E 39th St along the project extents is scheduled for Fri May 31st...

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Double row of HESCO barriers during the 2019 flood by Ormipix Media

Open letter about flooding, HESCOs

05/29/2019

City Administrator Corri Spiegel addresses misinformation and intention to review flood plan

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City opens public housing applications

05/28/2019

Office of Assisted Housing looking for applicants for 2- or 3-bedroom units during June application period

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Memorial Day office closures

05/22/2019

Most recreational facilities will be open; solid waste, yard waste and recycling will be a day late

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Flood extends assessment protest

05/15/2019

Federal disaster declaration extends Board of Review session and protest filing to can file to June 5

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Work on Marquette Bridge

05/12/2019

Starting Tue, May 14th, Marquette St will be reduced to one lane in each direction...

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Paving Repairs on Elmore Ave to Begin Mon May 13th

05/11/2019

There will be travel restrictions on Elmore Ave between E 39th St and Dexter Ct beg...

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Newly sworn in firefighters with Chief Mike Carlsten, Assistant Chief Robb Macdougall and Fire Marshal Jim Morris

DFD swears in four

05/08/2019

New firefighters sworn in at City Council meeting

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Flood recovery resources

05/07/2019

Documents provided at flood recovery meetings posted here with links to Scott County resources

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Sanitary Sewer Overflow Reported

04/30/2019

Sanitary Sewer Overflow Reported

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Central Park lane closure to last to May

04/25/2019

Central Park will be closed between Brady and Harrison beg Mon Apr 29th...

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Canadian Pacific Rail Raising Riverfront Tracks

04/25/2019

The intention of raising the tracks is to allow rail operations to continue up to 21 FT during flooding...

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May Day Environmental Pizza Party & Garlic Mustard Pull

04/24/2019

Help us control the spread of this invasive species at Sunderbruch Park...

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Landscapes That Work for Generations: Backyard Conservation Series

04/24/2019

Raingardens, biocells, native plants, trees and shrubs, pollinators and more...

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Elm and 13th St Railroad Overpass/Bridges May be Deeded to City

04/24/2019

Agreement with Canadian Pacific Rail approved which deeds...

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Work to Begin on Rock Island Arsenal Viaduct

04/16/2019

The viaduct and government bridge will be closed to vehicular traffic during the nightly closure...

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City offices closed Friday

04/15/2019

Most offices and facilities are closed in observance of Good Friday; solid waste schedule is unchanged

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Compost Facility Closed Due to Flooding

04/03/2019

As an alternative, yard wastes may be dropped off at the Scott Area Landfill...

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Controlled Burns to Take Place Spring 2019

03/31/2019

A series of controlled burns of prairie vegetation will begin the week of Mon Apr 1st...

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Telegraph Rd Sewer and Pavement Improvement Project

03/29/2019

Resurfacing work will resume on Telegraph Rd between Clark St and Elmwood Ave on Mon Apr 1st...

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Harrison St Down to One Lane

03/24/2019

Harrison St down to one lane between High and Locust beg Mon Mar 25th...

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Davenport Police recruiting workshop flyer

Police recruiting workshops scheduled

03/17/2019

Three events will provide information on the application process for police

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Water Main Replacement Northwest Blvd/Ridgeview/67th

03/17/2019

Beg Mon Mar 18th, work will get underway on the Ridgeview Watermain Replacement Project.

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2018/2019 Snow and Ice Event News and Information

03/16/2019

Crews are prepared to respond.

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Spring/Summer Construction Season Projects

03/12/2019

Roadwork will be starting soon. There are a number of high traffic and neighborhood...

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Did You Know Barricades Tell Drivers More than No Entry?

03/08/2019

As we approach construction season, please remember to observe work zone signage...

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Storm Sewer Installation on 4th St

03/05/2019

E 4th St between Iowa and LeClaire Streets will be reduced to...

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Teens speak to an employer at the 2018 Mayor's Job Fair

Mayor to host job fairs

02/26/2019

Fairs on Feb. 28 and April 4 are targeted for youths between 14 and 24 years old

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Apply now to Davenport U

02/20/2019

Deadline to apply is March 1 for six-week program that kicks off March 25

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Mayor Frank Klipsch gives the State of the City address in 2018

Mayor shares state of city Feb. 25

02/20/2019

Speech will feature review of accomplishments and outline future goals

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Crews Filling Potholes between Weather Systems

02/20/2019

To report a pothole, call or submit online...

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Water Main Break on W 2nd St

02/19/2019

Water Main Break on W 2nd St

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Volunteers Needed for Annual Corridor Cleanup

02/16/2019

Help us beautify our gateways and protect our water resources...

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President's Day Solid Waste Collection

02/15/2019

Solid waste will be collected, the Compost Facility is closed...

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City observes Presidents Day

02/13/2019

Most City facilities closed but solid waste schedule is unchanged

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Extreme Cold Impacts Ramps, Compost, CitiBus and Solid Waste

01/29/2019

What do Parking Ramps, Compost, CitiBus, and Solid Waste Collection have in common?

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Libraries open; parks closed due to cold

01/29/2019

Parks league events canceled and facilities while libraries will be open

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Newly sworn in firefighters William Schorg, Jim Swanson and Matt Kindelsperger with Chief Mike Carlsten, Fire Marshal Jim Morris, Assistant Chief Jim Bickford and Training Chief Robb Macdougall

DFD welcomes 3 new firefighters

01/28/2019

Firefighters William Schorg, Jim Swanson and Matt Kindelsperger on a night when Assistant Chief Jim Bickford was recognized as he nears retirement

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Safety Tips for Dealing with Extreme Cold

01/28/2019

Anything is possible when temperatures dive below zero – frozen water pipes...

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Solid Waste Collection Changes Due to Weather

01/28/2019

Solid Waste schedules delayed or cancelled due to inclimate weather...

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Bulky Waste Collection Cancelled 01/28 to 02/01/19

01/25/2019

For staff safety, the city will not collect any bulky waste...

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Solid Waste Collection Cancelled today, Wednesday, January 23rd.

01/23/2019

Collection will be one day late for the remainder of the week...

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Navigating Veterans Memorial Parkway Roundabout

01/20/2019

Some are using the road’s roundabout like a pro, while for others...

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Weather changes budget meeting schedule

01/18/2019

Snow and wind are expected to make travel difficult for Saturday, so work session dates have been moved

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City observes Martin Luther King Jr. Day

01/16/2019

Offices, libraries closed; Citi Bus will operate and solid waste will be as scheduled

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Calls Concerning Recently Issued Parking Tickets

01/15/2019

Parking tickets issued for parking on a Posted Snow Route will not be dismissed.

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Time is running out to apply for URTE

01/11/2019

Work on home or business may be eligible for tax exemption but deadline to apply is Feb. 1

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