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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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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 Cleanup Volunteers Needed

05/16/2019

Need assistance with flood cleanup or want to volunteer?

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Division and W Central Park Lane Reductions

01/09/2019

Beg Wed Jan 9th... Travel will be routed head-to-head...

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Meet DPD's new officers

01/08/2019

Eight new officers will be sworn in at Wednesday's City Council meeting

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I-74 On and Off Ramps Temporarily Close at River Dr Moline

01/03/2019

Beg Tue Jan 8th, weather permitting, the Illinois DOT will temporarily close...

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City offices closed for New Year's

12/27/2018

Most City offices are closed Jan. 1 and solid waste collection is affected by the holiday, too

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Draft Davenport Stormwater MS4 Permit 2019-2024

12/26/2018

As per the Clean Water Act and IDNR requirements, the City is posting a draft...

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Mayor Frank Klipsch, Police Chief Paul Sikorski stand at podium

Mayor wants collaboration for juvenile justice

12/20/2018

Report offers immediate steps to help lower juvenile crime, calls for collaboration and juvenile assessment center

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City observes Christmas, Christmas Eve

12/18/2018

City offices, facilities will be closed in observance of the holidays

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Veterans Memorial Parkway Extension

12/17/2018

Veterans Memorial Parkway opening delayed due to weather...

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Holiday Recycling Tips

12/17/2018

Wondering what to do with all of the extra waste the holiday brings?

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Mayors sign agreement as other officials, including Alderman Clewell, look on

Mayor, Council welcome Chinese delegation

12/14/2018

Visit includes meetings with aldermen, mayor, exchange of gifts and formalizing Sister Cities relationship

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Two Projects on Locust to Impact Commute

12/07/2018

The first project closes E Locust from Woodland Ave to Kenwood...

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Yard Waste Collection Cancelled Due to Snow

11/30/2018

Due to the cancellation, no sticker yard waste weeks were extended through Fri Dec 7th...

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STRETCH Park and Ride Service Starts Mon Dec 3rd

11/29/2018

With STRETCH you can commute between both sides of the river with ease...

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W Locust Sewer and Resurfacing Project

11/28/2018

Work on W Locust between Division and Lincoln will be complete Fri Nov 30th...

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Collage of two houses available for sale through Urban Homestead program

Urban Homestead open houses scheduled

11/28/2018

See the houses Dec. 1 and 2 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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W 76th St Extension

11/21/2018

The W 76th St extension project will open later today...

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Solid Waste Holiday Collection Reminders

11/16/2018

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Closings for Thanksgiving

11/16/2018

City Hall, other offices closed Thursday and Friday

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CDBG workshop scheduled

11/13/2018

Event is mandatory for recipients planning to apply for funding

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No Sticker Yard Waste Weeks and Solid Waste Holiday Reminder

11/09/2018

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Sign at All Saints School saying "thank you for your service" for Veterans Day

Offices closed for Veterans Day

11/06/2018

Most city buildings are closed, but solid waste pickup remains on regular schedule

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Pre-renovation Urban Homestead house that will be open on Nov. 10-11

Urban Homestead apps now being accepted

11/02/2018

Deadline to apply for homeownership program is Dec. 14

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Veterans Ride CitiBus for Free Nov 11 thru 17th

11/01/2018

Davenport CitiBus is recognizing active military and veterans this Veteran’s Day...

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Controlled Burns Scheduled to Take Place in November

11/01/2018

The City will be conducting a series of controlled burns beginning Mon Nov 5th...

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Rockingham Rd Closed Beg Fri Nov 2

10/31/2018

Beg Fri Nov 2nd, Rockingham Rd will be closed between Elmwood and Lincoln...

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Memorial stone at Central Fire honoring Fire Marshal Mike Hayman

Memorial honors Hayman

10/23/2018

Fire Marshal remembered with donated stone at Central Station

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Lombard and E Central Park Closures

10/23/2018

There are two significant street closures to advise the public about...

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Where to park for Halloween parade

10/23/2018

This map shows where parking is available and what streets are closed for the parade on Saturday

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Street Re-Striping

10/22/2018

Street Re-Striping Has Begun

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DFD recruitment open

10/18/2018

Applications are now being accepted through Nov. 11 for recruits to the fire service

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Davenport police and fire train on responding to active shooter

DFD gets grant for protective gear

10/18/2018

SCRA funds will provide equipment that will protect firefighters in possible active shooter incidents

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No Sticker Yard Waste Weeks

10/17/2018

...begins Mon Oct 22nd and will last through Sat Nov 30th.

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Community survey input sought

10/15/2018

Let the City know your satisfaction level of quality of life issues and city services

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E Locust Sewer and Pavement Improvements

10/12/2018

E Locust between Kenwood and Eastmere has been re-opened...

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W Locust St Closed Thursday, October 11th

10/10/2018

For emergency sewer lateral repairs...

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Guide Rail Project Near Lock and Dam 15

10/07/2018

The public may notice construction materials and equipment along the riverfront...

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Division St Closed for Emergency Water Line Repair

10/01/2018

Beginning Wed Oct 3rd between Locust and W Central Park...

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URTE changes could mean property tax savings

09/28/2018

Home or business renovations in certain areas would get assessed value exemptions for 10 years

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CItiBus Updates Eastern Iowa Industrial Area Service Route

09/26/2018

Changes to the service route for the Eastern Iowa Industrial go into effect Mon Oct 1st...

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Mayor Frank Klipsch with Police Chief Paul Sikorski, Cpl. Danny Antle and Senior Recreation Manager Theresa Hauman hold lifesaving awards

Lifesavers honored at Council meeting

09/26/2018

Fejervary pool staff, police, firefighters honored for drowning rescue

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Zoning ordinance hearings scheduled

09/24/2018

Zoning ordinance rewrite will get Plan and Zoning Commission hearing on Oct. 16 after 18-month process

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House in central city that is being renovated with CDBG funds

CDBG open house coming up

09/21/2018

Help provide information and input into how the City's CDBG funding is used

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Government Bridge Closed Sat Sep 22nd

09/20/2018

Bridge is closed to all traffic for lock repairs...

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E 53rd St Median Installation

09/20/2018

Installation will require a lane reduction between Lorton and Elmore Crcl...

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Pavement Improvements on Slopertown

09/19/2018

Slopertown partially open, temporarily...

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Bridge/Overpass over I80 at Jersey Ridge Struck by Semi

09/17/2018

Jersey Ridge Rd overpass has been re-opened...

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Volunteers Cleanup During Duck Creek Wild XStream Cleanup

09/17/2018

Thank you volunteers...

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Rockingham Rd to close 09/19 to 09/20

09/17/2018

Work on railroad tracks to close Rockingham...

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A Davenport firefighter wears a self-contained breathing apparatus

DFD gets equipment grant

09/07/2018

Funding will go toward replacing self-contained breathing apparatus used by firefighters

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Smoking Testing of City Sanitary Sewer Lines

09/07/2018

Occurs in the area of E Locust and Middle Rd between Fernwood and Pineacre on...

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XStream Cleanup Event to be Held "IN" Duck Creek

08/31/2018

Duck Creek Wild holding cleanup event “IN” Duck Creek on Sat Sep 15th...

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W 3rd and Division Streets Intersection Closed

08/30/2018

... for water main repairs beg Fri Aug 30th.

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Mayor gives juvenile justice update

08/29/2018

Results of listening sessions reported and outline of next steps given at public meeting

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City observes Labor Day

08/27/2018

City offices closed Monday; garbage, recycling will be a day late

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Solid Waste will be one day late following Labor Day

08/24/2018

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River Dr Down to One Lane Each Direction

08/24/2018

... between Federal and Carey beginning Tue Aug 28th.

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Westbound W River Drive will be Detoured at Western

08/17/2018

Beginning Monday, August 20th...

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MidAmerican Extending Underground Electrical System

08/10/2018

The project, set to begin on Monday, August 13th, is expected to start at the Spring St...

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Parks and Recreation Director Chad Dyson outside The River's Edge

New parks director starts

08/06/2018

Chad Dyson started his new job today with meetings and meeting people; if you see him, welcome him

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Daytime Lane Reduction Centennial Bridge

08/05/2018

The outside Illinois bound lane of US 67/Centennial Bridge closed beg Mon Aug 6th...

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