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.

Crews applying fresh asphalt on East Locust between Grand and Eastern

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

Current snow response status and related news

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

The City of Davenport is taking steps to offer financial protections for tenants when rental units don't meet health and safety standards.

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

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.

Work will transition to the east side of Tremont between 46th and 53rd.

This bridge removal and reconstruction project is expected to be complete by early to mid-December.

Current snow response status and related news

Construction of Goose Creek connector trail is in the works.

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

American Legion Post 26 honored Davenport Police Corporal Austin Ryckeghem and Davenport Fire District Chief Craig Black as their police officer and firefighter of the year.

New community center will offer new programming space for residents

Pilot project to reduce land-based sources of marine litter, trash capture devices are being

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 Federal Railroad Administration has announced $7.8 million in grant funding awarded to the City of Davenport through the Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program for the design and construction of an overpass and elevated roadway on South Concord Street near West River Drive. The program provides funding for highway-rail or pathway-rail grade crossing improvement projects that focus on improving the safety and mobility of people and goods.

Davenport Police invite community members to join them at five events throughout April and early May for coffee and conversation.

The City of Davenport has announced the launch of the Extreme DREAM Project, a new program designed to rehab vacant and abandoned homes into owner occupied residences in the Gaines Street corridor.

Current snow response status and related news...

City Hall was full for the 12th annual Art in City Hall Wednesday evening.

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

Division St will fully re-open Wednesday, November 23

The public is encouraged to attend a meeting to learn about the study, review potential improvements

The Davenport Fire Department introduced the three newest firefighters to the City Council and the community at Wednesday night’s City Council meeting as Mayor Matson officially swore the members into their new positions.

Resurfacing work on 2nd St between Harrison and the Government Bridge to begin

The 5-year plan update is a critical activity that invests in the Community’s future

Reconstruction and sewer improvements are coming to LeClaire St between 6th and 8th Streets

DAVENPORT DEVELOPMENT AND NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES DEPARTMENT FIRST IN IOWA TO EARN CODE ENFORCEMENT ACCREDITATION

The Davenport Police Department earned its seventh award for Advanced Law Enforcement Accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) at the organization’s conference in Chicago, IL on Saturday, July 23, 2022.

Davenport CitiBus and others are seeking public input on travel choices and mobility options

News and updates on 2022 flood response

Mayor Mike Matson swore-in five new Davenport Police Officers at Wednesday nights council meeting.

The free-fare day is being offered in appreciation of passenger and operator cooperation during the pandemic

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.

Tour the fire stations, learn about the Davenport Fire Department, speak with Davenport firefighters, and celebrate the 140th year of Davenport Fire at these community events.

We are open 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Project will reduce stormwater pollution, provide small boat access, and improve fish habitat...

Council action continues to echo the community’s voice with increased investment in streets

Davenport Swears in Four New Firefighters

The City of Davenport will observe Presidents’ Day as a holiday on February 21, 2022. The following is a list of City facility closures and solid waste information.

City of Davenport’s Credit Ratings Reaffirmed by S&P Global and Moody’s

The City of Davenport has announced the opening of the application period for the next home in the Urban Homestead Program located at 637 Oak Street.

The DavenportU Citizens Academy gives residents the opportunity to learn about local government through a nine-week program.

Mayor Mike Matson swore in four new Davenport Police Officers who recently completed their 16-week Iowa Law Enforcement Academy Training. These officers will enter the field training program and will be in our community and on our streets continuing their training.

The City of Davenport will observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a holiday on January 17, 2022. The following is a list of City facility closures and solid waste information.

The City of Davenport will observe Christmas as a holiday on December 23 and December 24. The following is a list of City facility closures and solid waste information.

Once complete, the facility will return water to the Mississippi River cleaner than...

The Elm St Bridge has re-opened following reconstruction...

The Davenport Public Library is pleased to announce the addition of Kanopy to their digital offerings

Marquette St re-opens on schedule Wednesday, November 24

A Public Hearing will be held on the Ordinance amending ward and precinct boundaries established from last year’s Census and Council will discuss first consideration of the Ordinance. The boundaries reflect the underlying state law criteria including contiguousness, compactness, and following state legislative boundaries. City GIS staff has done a great job implementing these nonpartisan rules to move the least amount of voters and maintain compact wards.

Every ten years in the year after the US Census is taken the City must adjust its ward...

First consideration of Davenport's Flood Resilience Study on the Council agenda...

The City of Davenport will observe Veterans Day as a holiday on Thursday, November 11, 2021.

Council will consider awarding the contract for the Goose Creek Shared Use Trail from 53rd Street to 59th and Brady to Midwest Concrete, Inc of Peosta, Iowa.

Find all the details on what completion of Phase III or River Heritage Park brings the community

Davenport Swears In Six New Firefighters

Downtown Davenport will be filled with ghouls and goblins this Saturday, October 30 as the City’s annual Halloween parade kicks off at 6:30 p.m. from 3rd Street and Pershing Avenue.

The City will conduct controlled burns of native plant practices when weather permits...

GFOA’s award recognizes governments that lead in budget reporting

DSI gains international recognition for program excellence

Mallory Merritt, Assistant City Administrator and Chief Financial Officer, was honored by the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) as the recipient of the organization’s 2021 Early Career Leadership Award in Memory of William H. Hansell, Jr.

Grant will provide critical flood protection for regional wastewater and compost facilities

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.

The first of several projects the Division St, I-80, Hillandale, and Northwest Blvd corridor starts...

Davenport encourages the community to provide input on important interstate access...

Work complete

E 53rd St will see periodic daytime lane reductions for finish work...

Work is nearing completion...

The Davenport Fire Department is Awarded International Reaccreditation Status

The public is encouraged to provide feedback on the refined vision and plans for future

One year later, Davenport continues to plant hope, improve the City’s resilience...

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).

Diesel Emissions Reduction Act funds aid purchase of...

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

American Cruise Lines is pleased to announce that America, one of their beautiful Mississippi riverboats, will arrive to Davenport this Saturday, July 24 in time to be a part of the Quad Cities big “Bix” weekend celebrations.

As Davenport and the Quad Cities welcome the return of Bix weekend, visitors traveling to or through downtown should be aware of several street closures. Consider an alternate route and plan a few extra minutes to make it to your destination if you will be in the area.

Project will close at the end of Summer 2021

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AMAZON TO OPEN ROBOTICS FULFILLMENT CENTER IN DAVENPORT

Join Davenport Parks and Recreation this July for National Park and Recreation Month, as we celebrate how Davenport is stronger, more vibrant and more resilient because of parks and recreation.

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.

Improvements are complete...

Annie Wittenmyer Aquatic Center, located at 2828 Eastern Avenue, and Fejervary Pool, located at 1900 Telegraph Road, will be offering a hybrid public swim and lap swim schedule June 12 through August 22.

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.

What to Know - June 2 Council Cycle

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.

The City of Davenport has announced the opening of the application process for the next home in the Urban Homestead Program located at 503 West 15th Street.

The City of Davenport will observe Memorial Day as a holiday on Monday, May 31, 2021.

Davenport Parks and Recreation has announced the sale of their annual kids pass. The Davenport Kids Pass brings all of the fun together for an affordable price of $50 for Quad City area students ages 5-18. This year’s summer pass is good from Memorial Day through Labor Day!

Greenway Habitat has funded and will plant nearly 40 trees lost from last years Derecho...