Use this page to follow along as the City strengthens its response to riverfront flooding

Mark your calendar to experience weekly fall festivities at the Freight House

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.

Incident Update - 324 Main Street

Resurfacing begins September 5 in the eastbound lanes

Work on Segments 4 and 5 will begin on Monday, March 27

Cork Hill Park will be closed for approximately 1 month as work begins May 30

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

New community center will offer new programming space for residents

Celebrate National Park and Recreation Month

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.

News and updates on 2023 flood response

The City of Davenport will celebrate Military Appreciation Week Sunday, May 14 – Saturday, May 20.

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.

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

Current snow response status and related news...

Here's what to expect in 2023, Council continues record investment in infrastructure

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

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.

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

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

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.

Current snow response status and related news...

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.

Meet your neighbors, speak with City staff and elected officials, and celebrate the summer at this popular community event

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

Fejervary Holiday Lights Show and Vander Veer Poinsettia and Lights Display Return

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.

GFOA’s award recognizes governments that lead in budget reporting

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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.

What to Know - October 6 Cycle

Open House Marks 26 Years in Operation

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.

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The Davenport Fire Department is Awarded International Reaccreditation Status

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).

City staff is taking steps to address numerous issues including congestion, access points, and pedestrian safety at the intersection of Brady Street and 65th Street/Veterans Memorial Parkway, including applying for an Iowa DOT “Traffic Safety Improvement Program” grant for a traffic safety study. With Council approval, the grant would fund 100% of the cost of the traffic study, which is expected to be $80,000.

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.

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

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AMAZON TO OPEN ROBOTICS FULFILLMENT CENTER IN DAVENPORT

More neighborhood streets could soon see improvements as Council considers awarding contracts for three more projects. Included in the projects is Johnson Avenue between Fairmount Street and Gayman Avenue; West 54th Street between Davie Street and North Howell Street; and Hoover Road from Appomattox Road east approximately 350 feet, Appomattox Road between West 63rd Street and Hoover Road, and North Ripley Street from West 61st Street to West 65th Street.

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.

City of Davenport will observe Independence Day as a holiday on Monday, July 5, 2021.

Add some color to your summer with the Davenport Public Library’s Summer Reading Program: Reading Colors Your World!

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.

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.

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.

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.

What to Know - June 2 Council Cycle

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.

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!

Scholarships provide opportunity for youth to engage in summer activities

Several more street projects could be added to the calendar for the 2021 construction season. Council will consider the plans and specifications for the Johnson Avenue (Fairmount to Gayman) and West 54th Street (Davie to Howell) Reconstructions, as well as three roadways located within the Goose Creek Heights neighborhood. Also on the agenda this Council cycle is awarding the contract for the replacement of Marquette Street from West 12th Street to West 5th Street and West 12th Street from Marquette Street to west of Myrtle Street to CDMI Concrete Contractors of Port Byron, Illinois.

The City of Davenport announced Monday that they will receive $40.9M in COVID relief funding through the recently passed American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021. This one-time money will be used to improve quality of life for Davenport residents, to provide for immediate recovery needs, and to create a long-term investment for Davenport’s future.

On Tuesday, the City of Davenport, City of Bettendorf, Scott County Sheriff, Davenport NAACP and Davenport LULAC Council 10 announced the formation of the Iowa Quad Cities Law Enforcement Community Partnership. This new partnership is intended to maintain and enhance positive relationships between the Iowa Quad Cities’ law enforcement agencies and the communities in which they serve.

Cityscape with Military Appreciation Flag

City Council will continue discussion on second consideration for Ordinance for Case REZ21-01, a rezoning request by Rock Church Ministries to rezone Lot 2 of Nims Acres from S-OS Open Space District to R-1 Single-Family Residential District. The request was forwarded to Council by the Plan and Zoning Commission with a recommendation for denial.

Funding available to revitalize Davenport neighborhoods one block at a time

Meet your neighbors, speak with City staff and celebrate the summer at this popular community event

Davenport Transit Offers Free Rides to Genesis COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics

City and School District Plant Time Capsule of Hope and Kick Off Arbor Day Event

Each year, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development allocates HOME Investment Partnership funding to the City that must be spent on housing projects/activities that benefit households at or below certain income levels.

The Scott County Emergency Management Agency, in conjunction with the local Fire Chiefs and the State Fire Marshalls Office, has determined that open burning constitutes a danger to life & property for Scott County, Iowa.

With thousands of residents still uncounted, millions of dollars are at stake

Two families in the City of Davenport will begin their journey as homeowners today. Our Community & Economic Development staff completed and sold two homes in the latest round of the City’s Urban Homestead Loan Program. This program provides the opportunity for home ownership to families in the low and moderate household income thresholds. Here is one family’s story.

On Monday, September 15, 2020, American Legion Post 26 honored Davenport Police Lt. Greg Behning and Davenport Fire Capt. Todd Whitchelo as their police officer and firefighter of the year.

Rail spur, construction permits and streets projects reported