Based on follow-up questions from the Davenport City Council, Bruce Berger, Community and Economic Development Director, provided a robust memo answering each in detail.

Davenport City Council is considering a financial agreement with the developer of Riverwatch Place to help pay for the hotel project using hotel/motel tax funds.

Current snow response status and related news

The City of Davenport will observe the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29.

Maxeiner describes his first couple weeks on the job, meeting his new team members, and setting his priorities.

The Davenport City Council approved financial protections for tenants when rental units don't meet health and safety standards.

Crews will be finishing the sidewalks on the southside of E. Locust.

The banners will be displayed on light posts on the path along the Davenport riverfront stretching from the area near Veterans Memorial Park to the Centennial Bridge.

The File of Life is a medical history card stored in a magnetized pouch that gives first responders access to a patient’s medical history in the event of an emergency.

Resurfacing work on Locust between Clark and Lincoln will flip to the westbound lanes.

Click to follow along as the City strengthens its response to riverfront flooding.

Fairmount Community Center is now open for after school and open gym drop-in hours!

A handful of short-term and potential long-term locations are under consideration for Davenport Junior Theatre.

Davenport Mayor Mike Matson joined the staff of Visit Quad Cities to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Union Station.

The Davenport City Council voted to approve the hiring of the new City Administrator Doug Maxeiner.

The trail between Pine and Hickory Grove Rd. will remain closed through the fall.

The FEMA Disaster Recovery Center is now closed.

Construction of Goose Creek connector trail is in the works.

Designs to reconstruct the E 13th St Railroad Overpass Bridge begin soon

The City of Davenport has opened the application process for the next home for sale under the Urban Homestead Program at 1413 W 13th Street.

The three-year Transformation Grant will build social service, community volunteer, and research capacity of local Group Violence Intervention strategy

Davenport Police Chief Paul Sikorski has announced that he will be retiring on August 29, 2022 after 34 years of dedicated service to the Davenport Police Department.

GFOA’s award recognizes governments that lead in budget reporting

DSI gains international recognition for program excellence

The Davenport DREAM Project recently announced award recipients for the third round of the program. Thirty-seven Davenport residents have been selected for the program that is aimed at inspiring renewed interest in the unique architecture and character found in neighborhoods in Davenport.

YAP will provide holistic needs assessment and care coordination for youth and families

Veterans who move into Davenport and purchase a home now may be eligible for up to $8,250 in relocation incentives thanks to a new partnership between the City of Davenport, Scott County and Home Base Iowa (HBI).

The request comes as part of recovery from the 2019 floods...

The center will be located on 158 acres in the Eastern Iowa Industrial Center along Interstate 80.

Visitors to Davenport’s riverfront have more opportunities to enjoy an expanded palate of events, music, and food with the opening of two exciting attractions this weekend - a new ice cream shop and restaurant at the Freight House, Chill Eats, and the new outdoor flexible event venue, Quinlan Court, located at River Drive and Brady Street.

On Tuesday, Mayor Mike Matson announced the formation of a new Violent Crime Community Task Force in response to rising levels of violent crime in Davenport. Davenport reached an all-time high of shots fired incidents and non-fatal shootings in 2020, with the violence continuing through the first five months of 2021.

Mayor Mike Matson invites residents to attend a series of community listening sessions that will begin on Thursday, June 3rd from 5:30-7:00pm at the Eastern Avenue Library. The listening sessions are a chance for residents to speak with the Mayor regarding thoughts, ideas, questions or concerns they have for Davenport.

Funding available to revitalize Davenport neighborhoods one block at a time.