The Davenport Pulse

Captain Ron Burchette joins hosts to discuss the Hazardous Materials Division of the Davenport Fire Department on this week’s episode of The Davenport Pulse. Tune in to learn what a day in the life is like, some of the challenges faced in this line of work, the number of hazardous material calls responded to each month, favorite parts of the job, and more!

Deputy City Clerk, Brian Krup joins hosts to answer some of the most commonly asked questions City staff receives on a daily basis. As Deputy City Clerk, Brian tackles everything from special events to requests for information, attending Council meetings to helping manage the City’s Facebook page, and more! He is a wealth of knowledge and the perfect person to answer your inquiries. Tune in as we...

Listen to a two-part episode of The Davenport Pulse! Tune in for fun discussions with Executive Director of Hilltop Campus Village (HCV), Molly Otting-Carlson, and owner of Shumaker Guitar Works, Thad Shumaker. Dive into the history of Hilltop Campus Village, learn about a few exciting new projects in the works, and check out Shumaker Guitar Works and all they have to offer.

This week your hosts sit down with Malavika to talk all things Davenport Citizens Academy! Malavika was a part of the very first cohort in 2016. Listen in as she shares her favorite moments from the class, interesting takeaways, and how she stays active within our community.

Community Outreach & Experience Manager Becca Niles joins us to talk all things Davenport Parks & Recreation in her best Ron Swanson voice (just kidding!). There are so many amazing things that fall under the Parks & Rec umbrella – some of which you may not know about! Tune in to hear Becca discuss the many roles it takes to help keep our parks and trails accessible year-round, what’s...

During this episode of The Davenport Pulse, we sit down with Program Manager of AmeriCorps/Youth Corps, Riley Vaughan. Tune in to learn ways you can get involved in the City of Davenport’s program and the opportunities available to all ages. Visit www.davenportiowa.com/americorps to learn more! 

Listen as your hosts sit down with Sergeant Ellerbach from the Davenport Police Department to talk about a day in the life of the men and women of the Gun Investigation Unit and highlight helpful safety tips. This special unit plays a crucial role in keeping our community safe. Thank you to all DPD personnel for your hard work and dedication to protect and serve the citizens of #Davenport.

Tune in this week as we talk shop with Tiphanie Cannon, owner of Oh So Sweet by Tiphanie, and what it’s like to be a small business owner in downtown Davenport. Stop by Oh So Sweet to enjoy one of their popular soups and sandwiches, or place an order of your favorite treats to be delivered.

Listen to this week’s episode as we sit down with GNP Leader of the Lakehurst neighborhood, Sharon. We had a wonderful time learning about Sharon’s experience with the Good Neighbor Project, how she helps keep her group connected, and what she does to stay active in our community.

On this week’s episode of the Davenport Pulse, our hosts sit down with Kyle Carter, Executive Director and Alisha Espey, Program Director of the Downtown Davenport Partnership (DDP). The City of Davenport and the DDP have a history of working cooperatively to provide services to our downtown community. Listen to learn more about the ongoing partnership between the two, upcoming events, development...

Listen to this week’s episode as we sit down with Stephanie Hernandez, Family Resources Director of Initiatives and Sarah Ott, City of Davenport Chief Strategy Officer, to learn more about the new Youth Assessment Program of Scott County. The City of Davenport knows that our success as a community is tied intrinsically to the success of the youth and families that call our community home. This sum...

On this episode of The Davenport Pulse, your hosts sit down for a chat with Tracy Singleton, Executive Director of TMBC at the Lincoln Center, and Officer Kevin Carver with the Davenport Police, member of the Community Impact Team and Mental Health Liaison to learn more about TMBC at the Lincoln Center, what programs they offer, who they serve, types of events held, and their relationship with the...

In this episode we sit down with small business owner Russ Maidlow. Russ owns Allied Barber & Supply located in the heart of downtown Davenport, which he describes as an inviting place for all. Tune in as Russ talks about his journey to business ownership. If you’re looking for a unique gift for any occasion or just want to treat yourself to some smelly-good candles, support small businesses a...

Ready or not, here it comes! In this episode we sit down with Nicole Gleason, Public Works Director/Assistant City Administrator, to discuss how residents can be prepared and stay safe on roads this winter. We cover topics such as snow routes and snow emergencies, share fun facts about Public Works, and Nicole offers some advice to our listeners on how to be snow-ready.

November 11 is a tribute to military veterans who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. The City of Davenport is proud to have veterans in our workforce.  As we pay tribute, listen as we sit down with Sgt. Austin Kean, Afternoon Shift Supervisor at the Police Department, and Eric Gravert, Design and Construction Coordinator at Public Works, as they share their stories with us

In this week’s episode, we sit down with Tammy Trice, Good Neighbor Project Leader of the Heatherton Neighborhood. Learn how Tammy became involved with GNP, some of her favorite memories, challenges her neighborhood has overcome with the help of this program, and more.

Listen as we discuss all things Davenport Fire with Lt. Soliz

In this episode, we sit down with Sergeant Harris from the Davenport Police Department to discuss the Good Neighbor Project (GNP). This program is a partnership between citizens, City Staff, and the Davenport Police Department that empowers and stabilizes neighborhoods by connecting and building meaningful relationships. Listen to learn more about this program and how it encourages natural crime p...

Welcome to the Davenport Pulse, a podcast aimed at connecting citizens to their local government. Together we will explore important issues impacting our neighborhoods and community, through conversations with residents, city staff and elected officials.  Get to know the voices behind the mics and explore your local government with them.