Author Archives: jwelch

About jwelch

Past president, and at-large board member of Glen Armil Neighborhood Association. Recently he served on Davenport Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and the SAU Neighborhood Relations Council. Has held many volunteer positions at his church and has been involved as a Library board member in Wisconsin, President of Reedsburg, Wisconsin Little League. Years ago he traveled to Florida for relief work after Hurricane Andrew and also to Grand Forks, ND after flooding on the Red River devastated the community. Jim has been married to his wife Donna since 1971, has two sons and 5 grandchildren. He has lived in Glen Armil neighborhood since 1983. He has been a school teacher and a painting contractor, but now retired.

GANA MARKS ITS 6TH YEAR

Posted on February 6, 2017 by jwelch

2017 marks changes in the country and recently the most exciting Superbowl in history.  March madness will soon be upon us and can spring weather be far behind?  For residents of Glen Armil, new leadership is readying an April 27th … Continue reading →

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G.A.N.A. Elects New Leadership

Posted on October 5, 2016 by jwelch

The Glen Armil Neighborhood Association met Tuesday, and elected officers for the 2017-2018 terms.  Nancy Gentry was elected the new President succeeding Jim Welch who served the last six years, since the beginning of the association.  Karyn Cavanaugh was elected, Vice … Continue reading →

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Befriend Our New Facebook Page

Posted on September 5, 2016 by jwelch

Maybe the fastest way to get important public safety information to neighbors is to use Facebook.  Most people will go to Facebook sooner than checking this website.  Recently, in June, a man tried to force a woman into his car … Continue reading →

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City Government Seeking to be More Transparent

Posted on June 28, 2016 by jwelch

All departments of Davenport City government have to make monthly performance reports.  These reports will now be available for citizens to see. Curious about how many calls for service the Davenport Fire Department receives monthly or how much cash the … Continue reading →

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Attempted Abduction in Glen Armil Park – June 15 @ 2 PM

Posted on June 15, 2016 by jwelch

The suspect is described as white male in his 20’s, short light colored hair, chubby face, heavyset. Suspect was wearing a grey t-shirt and tan shorts. Suspect vehicle: Tan or Gold, older four door sedan On Wednesday, June 15, 2016 … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Glen Armil.com

Posted on May 16, 2016 by jwelch

The front page of the website is just the beginning of the information available to you regarding our neighborhood.  How far do the posts go back? If you scroll down the many posts you will find that important posts have … Continue reading →

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Holiday/Christmas lighting contest for Glen Armil

Posted on December 3, 2015 by jwelch

The Glen Armil Neighborhood Association announces the winners of the home lighting and decorating contest. The contest is simply to encourage civic pride and and recognize residents who celebrate the holiday season with festive decorations and lighting.  There were many … Continue reading →

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Glen Armil Meeting Draws Attention to “Nextdoor”

Posted on September 7, 2015 by jwelch

A Glen Armil Neighborhood Association election meeting was attended by only 8 people Monday evening.  The association by-laws indicate that at least 10 people need to be present for a quorum.  Nominations for board members, President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Vice … Continue reading →

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Summer Break-ins Affect Glen Armil

Posted on August 13, 2015 by jwelch

Mike Van Hulle lives in the 700 block of Rusholme and reports that someone or someones broke into his locked garage late Sunday or early Monday. Missing from the garage were three bikes. Since I first posted this report, I became … Continue reading →

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Neighbor Uses Video to Help Capture Thief

Posted on September 17, 2014 by jwelch

Within the last month a man broke into a house in the 2400 block of Lillie.  The resident was not home when the intruder entered through a window and took valuables.  The home owners did have a digital security camera that … Continue reading →

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