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Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/davenport-ia News for Davenport IA - AmericanTowns.com 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/davenport-ia https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Wed, 12 Feb 2025 21:59:51 -0600 Temporary Overnight Closures of East and Westbound I-80 At West Branch (Exit 254) in Johnson County Postponed For This Week DAVENPORT, IA – Placement of beams for the Wapsi Avenue Bridge over Interstate 80 in Johnson County, which was scheduled to begin on Thursday, https://www.americantowns.com/news/temporary-overnight-closures-of-east-and-westbound-i80-at-west-branch-exit-254-in-johnson-county-postponed-for-this-week-31532193-davenport-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/temporary-overnight-closures-of-east-and-westbound-i80-at-west-branch-exit-254-in-johnson-county-postponed-for-this-week-31532193-davenport-ia.html Government and Politics Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 St. Patrick's Day Weekend Celebrations 2023 Schedule: March 17, 2023 The Gathering of the Clan Luncheon: Location: The RiverCenter, 136 East 3rd Street, Davenport, Iowa Doors open for the https://www.americantowns.com/news/st-patricks-day-weekend-celebrations-2023-31538563-davenport-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/st-patricks-day-weekend-celebrations-2023-31538563-davenport-ia.html Arts and Entertainment Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Temporary Morning Closures of East-and Westbound I-80 at West Branch (Exit 254) in Johnson County Begin on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 DAVENPORT, Iowa -- Placement of beams for the Wapsi Avenue Bridge over Interstate 80 in Johnson County, which is part of the new six-lane project by https://www.americantowns.com/news/temporary-morning-closures-of-eastand-westbound-i80-at-west-branch-exit-254-in-johnson-county-begin-on-wednesday-february-22-2023-31538841-davenport-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/temporary-morning-closures-of-eastand-westbound-i80-at-west-branch-exit-254-in-johnson-county-begin-on-wednesday-february-22-2023-31538841-davenport-ia.html Government and Politics Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Temporary Morning Closure of Westbound I-80 at West Branch (Exit 254) in Johnson County Rescheduled for Tuesday, February 28, 2023 Davenport, IA –Placement of beams for the Wapsi Avenue Bridge over westbound Interstate 80 in Johnson County, which was scheduled for Thursday https://www.americantowns.com/news/temporary-morning-closure-of-westbound-i80-at-west-branch-exit-254-in-johnson-county-rescheduled-for-tuesday-february-28-2023-31539990-davenport-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/temporary-morning-closure-of-westbound-i80-at-west-branch-exit-254-in-johnson-county-rescheduled-for-tuesday-february-28-2023-31539990-davenport-ia.html Government and Politics Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Iowa Department of Corrections News - Work Release Escape of Scotty Buckholtz DAVENPORT – Scotty Shane Buckholtz, convicted of Burglary 3rd Degree and other charges in Scott county failed to report back to the https://www.americantowns.com/news/iowa-department-of-corrections-news-work-release-escape-of-scotty-buckholtz-31540003-davenport-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/iowa-department-of-corrections-news-work-release-escape-of-scotty-buckholtz-31540003-davenport-ia.html Government and Politics Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 State of Iowa selects Odyssey to administer ESA program, begins contract negotiations DES MOINES – The state of Iowa has selected Odyssey to administer its new Students First education savings accounts (ESAs).   Governor https://www.americantowns.com/news/state-of-iowa-selects-odyssey-to-administer-esa-program-begins-contract-negotiations-31542561-davenport-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/state-of-iowa-selects-odyssey-to-administer-esa-program-begins-contract-negotiations-31542561-davenport-ia.html Government and Politics Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Miller-Meeks, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Curb Chinese Influence in American Lobbying Efforts WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01), Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08), Jake LaTurner (KS-02), Josh Gottheimer https://www.americantowns.com/news/millermeeks-colleagues-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-curb-chinese-influence-in-american-lobbying-efforts-31543934-davenport-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/millermeeks-colleagues-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-curb-chinese-influence-in-american-lobbying-efforts-31543934-davenport-ia.html Government and Politics Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Miller-Meeks Leads Iowa Delegation, Colleagues in Bill to Provide Resources to Students Seeking Federal Loans WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01), Randy Feenstra (IA-04), Ashley Hinson (IA-02), Zach Nunn (IA-03), https://www.americantowns.com/news/millermeeks-leads-iowa-delegation-colleagues-in-bill-to-provide-resources-to-students-seeking-federal-loans-31543936-davenport-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/millermeeks-leads-iowa-delegation-colleagues-in-bill-to-provide-resources-to-students-seeking-federal-loans-31543936-davenport-ia.html Government and Politics Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Iowa Department of Corrections News Work Release Escape of Pierre Howard-Florence DAVENPORT – Pierre Elonzo Howard-Florence, convicted of Habitual Offender (Property) in Scott County, failed to report back to the https://www.americantowns.com/news/iowa-department-of-corrections-news-work-release-escape-of-pierre-howardflorence-31547094-davenport-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/iowa-department-of-corrections-news-work-release-escape-of-pierre-howardflorence-31547094-davenport-ia.html Government and Politics Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Grassley Renews Bipartisan Push to Put Cameras in Federal, Supreme Courts WASHINGTON – Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), both members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today introduced the https://www.americantowns.com/news/grassley-renews-bipartisan-push-to-put-cameras-in-federal-supreme-courts-31551026-davenport-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/grassley-renews-bipartisan-push-to-put-cameras-in-federal-supreme-courts-31551026-davenport-ia.html Government and Politics Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Aries Industries Expands Central U.S. Market Reach With Davenport-based Multi-Location Dealer Davenport, Iowa. – Aries Industries, the industry leader in state-of-the-art equipment for inspection and maintenance of underground https://www.americantowns.com/news/aries-industries-expands-central-us-market-reach-with-davenportbased-multilocation-dealer-31552409-davenport-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/aries-industries-expands-central-us-market-reach-with-davenportbased-multilocation-dealer-31552409-davenport-ia.html Business and Professional Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Miller-Meeks, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Improve Medical Device Interoperability WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01), Greg Murphy (NC-03), Kim Schrier (WA-08), and Angie Craig https://www.americantowns.com/news/millermeeks-colleagues-introduce-bill-to-improve-medical-device-interoperability-31554169-davenport-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/millermeeks-colleagues-introduce-bill-to-improve-medical-device-interoperability-31554169-davenport-ia.html Government and Politics Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Miller-Meeks, Pingree, Schrier Introduce Biochar Research Network Act WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01), Kim Schrier (WA-08), and Chellie Pingree (ME-01) today https://www.americantowns.com/news/millermeeks-pingree-schrier-introduce-biochar-research-network-act-31554171-davenport-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/millermeeks-pingree-schrier-introduce-biochar-research-network-act-31554171-davenport-ia.html Government and Politics Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Miller-Meeks Statement on TikTok CEO Testimony Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) issued the below statement following TikTok CEO Shou Chew’s https://www.americantowns.com/news/millermeeks-statement-on-tiktok-ceo-testimony-31554172-davenport-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/millermeeks-statement-on-tiktok-ceo-testimony-31554172-davenport-ia.html Government and Politics Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Miller-Meeks, Murphy, Barragan, and Kuster Introduce Bill to Expedite Substitution Process for Pharmaceuticals, Lower Drug Prices WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01), Greg Murphy (NC-03), Nanette Barragán (CA-44), and Annie https://www.americantowns.com/news/millermeeks-murphy-barragan-and-kuster-introduce-bill-to-expedite-substitution-process-for-pharmaceuticals-lower-drug-prices-31554173-davenport-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/millermeeks-murphy-barragan-and-kuster-introduce-bill-to-expedite-substitution-process-for-pharmaceuticals-lower-drug-prices-31554173-davenport-ia.html Government and Politics Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600