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Sewers, parks and housing - Davenport votes on $43 million Covid-relief spending plan The city council approved the plan on July 28, with the largest chunks of money going towards the West Locust sewer project and a new park on Main Street Landing. Author: Shelby Kluver (WQAD) Updated: 3:03 PM CDT July 29, 2021 DAVENPORT, Iowa — Davenport City Council members officially decided on a $43 million spending plan comprised of mostly federal Covid-relief funds. The council met on Wednesday, July 28, to vote on the 18-item plan. It passed on a 9-1 vote, with Fourth Ward Alderman Raymond Ambrose being the one dissenter. Overall, the West Locust Sewer Project won the largest chunk of money. With the $14 million its now been allocated - over a third of the ARP budget - the council is hopeful that project can officially be finished. The second largest allocation was $6 million to the new Main Street Landing "Adventure Play & Event Lawn."
City leaders in Davenport, Iowa, have voiced concerns about the introduction of Bird electric scooters to the downtown area. One concern is that the devices could pose a danger in bike lanes.
The Iowa School Choice Bill prioritizes certain schools with students considered underperforming Author: Maggie Wedlake (WQAD) Updated: 10:15 PM CST February 3, 2021 DAVENPORT, Iowa — Davenport City Council spoke their varying opinions on the Iowa School Choice Bill earlier tonight. The proposed education bill would create a school voucher program. The bill has passed through the Iowa state senate and is now headed for the House. 34 schools across the state have been identified as priority schools. All of them are considered under-performing or struggling. Four of those schools are in Davenport. They include Jefferson Elementary, Smart Intermediate, Williams Intermediate, and Mid City High.