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Davenport Selected for Marine Litter Pilot

By River Bend Times Report | Jul 12, 2023

Last year, in the effort to prevent and reduce plastic pollution in our waterways, promote the health of the nation’s waters and aquatic life, and ensure future generations will have less picking up to do, the City of Davenport, Waste Commission of Scott County and surrounding communities and environmental agencies engaged with the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the Mississippi River Cities and Towns Plastic Pollution Initiative (MRCTI) in a grant that temporarily installed litter traps in Davenport and examined data from a regional cleanup and the traps to understand plastic pollution.

Fairmount Community Center

By River Bend Times Report | Jul 11, 2023

The City of Davenport is pleased to announce details of another project in the community funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

Historic Sewer Abandon Cork Hill Park Area

By River Bend Times Report | Jul 10, 2023

Farnam between 11th and 12th Streets and Cork Hill Park will remain closed for approximately two to three more weeks due to the discovery of water main issues during the initial phases.

Miller-Meeks, Crenshaw, and Khanna Applaud FDA Guidance on Clinical Trials with Psychedelics Following Legislative Push

By River Bend Times Report | Jul 5, 2023

U.S. Representatives Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Iowa-01), Dan Crenshaw (Texas-02), and Ro Khanna (Calif.-17) applaud the FDA’s decision to issue its first draft guidance on clinical trials for psychedelic drugs in treating mental health conditions like PTSD and TBI – following the introduction of his legislation calling on the FDA to do exactly that.

Central Park & Hickory Grove Rd Reconstruction

By River Bend Times Report | Jul 5, 2023

Lincoln and W Central Park have re-opened using a three-way stop; however, the Central Park and Hickory Grove Rd intersection remains partially closed for public safety.

Support Grows for Bipartisan, Bicameral PREEMIE Act

By River Bend Times Report | Jul 4, 2023

On June 29, 2023, U.S. Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa) alongside U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) and John Boozman (R-Ark.) U.S. Representatives Anna Eshoo (D-Calif.), Robin Kelly (D-Ill.), and Michael Burgess (R-Texas) welcomed growing support for their Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers who deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Reauthorization Act of 2023 from 84 maternal and infant health organizations.

Celebrate National Park and Recreation Month

By River Bend Times Report | Jul 4, 2023

This July, follow Davenport Parks and Recreation’s social media platforms to celebrate National Park and Recreation Month and learn how parks and recreation enhances the growth of our community through recreation programs, activities, and park amenities.

Applications for New Urban Homestead Open

By River Bend Times Report | Jul 3, 2023

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.

Holiday Closing - Independence Day 2023

By River Bend Times Report | Jun 29, 2023

The City of Davenport will observe Independence Day as a holiday on Tuesday, July 4, 2023.

Miller-Meeks, Daines Lead Colleagues in Effort to Provide Tax Relief for Pregnant Moms

By River Bend Times Report | Jun 26, 2023

On June 21, 2023, U.S. Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Iowa-01) and U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-Mont.) introduced the “Child Tax Credit for Pregnant Moms Act,” which allows pregnant moms to claim the Child Tax Credit for their unborn children.

W 36th St Reconstruction

By River Bend Times Report | Jun 22, 2023

Work on W 36th St between Division and Pacific Streets is expected to flip mid-to-late the week of June 5.

324 Main Street Partial Building Collapse Information Updates

By River Bend Times Report | Jun 20, 2023

The building at 324 Main Street is now fully dismantled.

Davenport Awarded $7.8m Grant

By River Bend Times Report | Jun 19, 2023

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.

Holiday Closing - Juneteenth 2023

By River Bend Times Report | Jun 16, 2023

The City of Davenport will observe Juneteenth as a holiday on Monday, June 19, 2023.

Iowa Delegation Urges Biden to Issue Emergency Declaration for Scott County

By River Bend Times Report | Jun 14, 2023

On June 7, Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), along with Reps. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa), Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa), Zach Nunn (R-Iowa) and Randy Feenstra (R-Iowa), today called on President Joe Biden to swiftly grant Governor Kim Reynolds’ Emergency Declaration request following the devastating building collapse in Davenport.

324 Main Street Partial Building Collapse Information Updates

By River Bend Times Report | Jun 9, 2023

On June 8, 2023 City staff, in coordination with structural engineers, assessed the conditions of structures adjacent to 324 Main Street.

Miller-Meeks Statement on H.R. 3746, the Fiscal Responsibility Act

By River Bend Times Report | Jun 7, 2023

On May 31, Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks issued the following statement after voting YES on H.R. 3746, the Fiscal Responsibility Act.

Miller-Meeks, Williams Introduce Resolution to Safeguard Educational Resources for Students

By River Bend Times Report | Jun 5, 2023

On June 1, U.S. Representatives Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) and Brandon Williams (NY-22) introduced a resolution disapproving of the use of public elementary and secondary school facilities to house illegal aliens as a result of the Biden administration’s failed, open-border policies.