Robby Ortiz News Today

A former Davenport alderman, Robby Ortiz, demanded $950,000 from the City of Davenport earlier this year alleging that the city did not adequately defend him against allegations that he made racist remarks.

A former Davenport alderman, Robby Ortiz, demanded $950,000 from the City of Davenport earlier this year alleging that the city did not adequately defend him against allegations that he made racist remarks.

Davenport Police and the Scott County attorney say there was "probable cause a sex assault occurred." However, no charges were filed because the alleged assault happened in 1999 before new child abuse laws eliminating the statute of limitations took effect.

Davenport Police and the Scott County attorney say there was "probable cause a sex assault occurred." However, no charges were filed because the alleged assault happened in 1999 before new child abuse laws eliminating the statute of limitations took effect.

Davenport voters ousted two sitting council members in Tuesday nights election.

A look at who is running for Bettendorf and Davenport city council seats. Davenport also will see a match-up between State Rep. Ken Croken and current Mayor Mike Matson for Davenport mayor.

Voters will head to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 7, to decide their representatives in Davenport city races.

Early voting began this week for the city and school elections this fall.

More voices make for better government. And Davenport residents have some work to do.

Davenport Mayor Mike Matson named six members to the special panel to investigate alleged racial slurs Ald. Robby Ortiz made to Ald. Tim Kelly.