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 Encourages Small Areas to Form Watch Associations

Posted on September 17, 2014 by jwelch

At the meeting held on Monday September 15th, GANA members heard from United neighbors expert Bruce Scherler how easy it is to form a informal group or association to warn others of eminent crime and to disseminate crime activity of … Continue reading →

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Summer Crime Prevention Tip

Posted on July 31, 2014 by jwelch

During summer months, many  residents tend to leave their garage doors open and unattended.  It may happen when you mow the grass or have children riding bikes who forget to shut the door.  Sometimes we simply leave the door open thinking nothing … Continue reading →

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Genesis Announces Plans for Future, Impact on Central Park Campus

Posted on December 12, 2013 by jwelch

The Quad City Times reported today on an array of changes for Davenport’s Genesis Health System East Rusholme campus and the impacts on the West Central Park campus. Construction on the “East” campus will top $138 million, likely the largest … Continue reading →

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