Category Archives: City of Davenport

Posts relate to various City government activities

Beautify your yard and the neighborhood.

Posted on April 15, 2019 by jwelch

Bulbs planted in the fall provide the spring color that shouts new life! Pots and baskets add instant color.

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Book Review of Glen Armil book

Posted on November 3, 2018 by jwelch

We’re setting the Wayback Machine for a time in America between Korea and Vietnam, when if you were a kid, your personal value was based on what bike you rode, which comic book heroes you liked and how many baseball … Continue reading →

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Few homeowners in Glen Armil have flat yards.

Posted on October 14, 2018 by jwelch

Mowing the grass on steep grassy areas of your lawn can be a challenge. So as I passed the 70 milestone I looked for a safer way to keep my lawn looking good without endangering my self mowing on steep … Continue reading →

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Our Park is Changing – Part II

Posted on July 27, 2018 by jwelch

On Friday morning, July 27th, I heard the sound of a wood chipper in my neighborhood and I thought of the Ash trees in Glen Armil Park.  I wandered over to the park for a visit and sure enough, the … Continue reading →

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Spring Clean-up and Spruce-up

Posted on March 19, 2018 by jwelch

Warmer temperatures are making there way to the Glen Armil neighborhood as Spring officially arrived on Tuesday, March 20.  Now all of the stuff left behind when the snow plows collected the things on the street marr the curb appeal … Continue reading →

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Our Park to be Dramatically Changed

Posted on March 11, 2018 by jwelch

Eight large ash trees have been marked for cutting in Glen Armil Park. The week of March 4th saw eight large trees marked with a large X on their trunks and one tree was felled also last week. The rest … Continue reading →

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Birds, Backyards and Glen Armil Quality of Life

Posted on September 14, 2017 by jwelch

My wife and I enjoy our backyard and the birds that visit.  When an Oriole visited our yard this spring at the migration time, we rejoiced that we got to see the bright plumage.  We have a humming bird feeder … Continue reading →

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Break-ins, Rummaging Through Vehicles, Ringing the Door Bell…

Posted on August 15, 2017 by jwelch

Dial 911 whenever you suspect people in the neighborhood are up to no good.  And my personal opinion; talk to your alderman about increased police budget for more patrols on the street.  The city budget has been feeling the effects … Continue reading →

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Free Glen Armil Ice Cream Social – June 25th

Posted on June 7, 2017 by jwelch

The annual Ice Cream Social for residents of Glen Armil/Petersen Addition and Norwood Park will be held Sunday, June 25th at 2 PM in Glen Armil Park.  The function is sponsored by the Glen Armil Neighborhood Association and is free … 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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