Author: Nick Green

Davenport, IA – Davenport City Administrator Doug Maxeiner has announced his resignation, citing significant health issues as the reason for his decision. In a letter submitted to Mayor Mike Matson, Maxeiner stated that he will remain in his role until October 1, 2025, to help ensure a smooth leadership transition and to complete the hiring process for the city’s new fire chief and IT director. Maxeiner, who has served in the role since 2017, described his appointment as city administrator as a highlight of his career. “I have cherished my time here,” he wrote. “I wish the best for the…

Davenport, IA – Four supervisors from the Davenport Police Department recently completed the FBI-LEEDA Command Leadership Institute, a nationally recognized law enforcement training held in Clinton, Iowa. Sgt. Willey, Sgt. Dorton, Sgt. Askew, and Cpl. Figie attended the week-long course, which is the second phase of the FBI-LEEDA Trilogy Series. The Command Leadership Institute is designed to enhance leadership and management skills among law enforcement professionals. It builds on the foundational principles introduced in the first part of the series, the Supervisor Leadership Institute, which all four Davenport officers completed earlier this year. Department officials said the training reinforces the…

Davenport, IA – The City of Davenport officially recognized participants in the Quad City Arts Metro Arts Youth Apprenticeship program for their contributions to the new Good Neighbor Project mural. While many of the young artists were unable to attend the meeting, city leaders expressed appreciation for the creativity and dedication each artist brought to the project. The mural, now completed, can be viewed on Harrison Street near the Davenport Police Station. City officials credited the youth apprenticeship program for helping bring the community-driven vision to life and encouraged residents to visit the site to see the artwork in person.

Davenport, IA – On the morning of July 24, 2025, the Davenport Fire Department responded to a structure fire on the 5900 block of Woodland Avenue. The call came in around 5:00 a.m., prompting a large response including three engines, two ladder trucks, an auto-aid ladder from Bettendorf, and a District Chief — totaling 25 personnel. Fire crews arrived to find heavy smoke coming from the basement. Fortunately, all occupants and pets had safely exited the home after being alerted by working smoke alarms. Firefighters located the fire in the basement and were able to contain it to that area,…

Davenport, IA – As the Great Mississippi Valley Fair kicks off this week at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds, the Davenport Police Department issued a list of safety reminders to help families stay safe while enjoying the festivities. Officers encouraged fairgoers to stay hydrated, wear closed-toe shoes for protection, and avoid wandering away from their group. Police also reminded parents to keep a close eye on their children, suggesting they write a guardian’s phone number on a child’s arm and take a photo of them before entering the fairgrounds in case they become separated. Attendees were also advised to check the…

Davenport, IA – Gov. Kim Reynolds has ordered all flags in Iowa to fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, December 7, 2024, in honor of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. Pearl Harbor was attacked 83 years ago, resulting in the loss of 2,403 service members and civilians. “More than 80 years later, the unprovoked attack on Pearl Harbor remains a powerful reminder of what our brave service members risk to keep us safe and free,” Governor Reynolds said. “Today, we remember the thousands whose lives were lost or forever changed on that day and reflect with gratitude on…

Davenport, IA – On Thursday, December 4, 2024, Davenport Police Chief Jeffery Bladel announced significant reductions in violent crime during a media briefing. The latest statistics highlighted improvements in public safety achieved through community collaboration, targeted interventions, and data-driven policing strategies. Chief Bladel praised the collective efforts of the Davenport Police Department, community advocates, and partner organizations in addressing firearm-related incidents. “The improvements highlight the strength of collaboration, fueled by prevention efforts in partnership with various community organizations, intervention strategies developed through close cooperation between law enforcement and community partners, and essential enforcement actions carried out by a skilled and dedicated…

Davenport, IA – The Davenport Fire Department recently shared insights into the critical but often overlooked tasks firefighters perform after extinguishing a fire. These efforts ensure readiness for future emergencies and help maintain operational efficiency. Firefighters engaged in tasks such as locating and extinguishing lingering hot spots, investigating the fire’s origin and cause, and meticulously documenting their activities in detailed reports. Additionally, they returned equipment to the fire apparatus and cleaned hundreds of feet of fire hose used during the response. The cleaning process involved rolling up the fire hose, transporting it back to the station, washing it thoroughly, and…