On this episode of The Davenport Pulse, Steve Ahrens, Executive Officer for the Riverfront Improvement Commission, joins hosts to discuss tons of fun events planned for summertime, an interesting history lesson about the riverfront, his favorite parts of this job, and more!

Learn about riverfront events and activities at davenportiowa.com/riverfront. 

Sergeant Brandon Koepke, K-9 Unit Supervisor for the Davenport Police Department talks all things K-9 on this episode of The Davenport Pulse. Tune in to learn the process of getting paired with a K-9, training for both the handler and dog, what the Davenport Police K-9’s are used for, and a few favorite memories of Sgt. Koepke’s partner Dawn.

On this episode, Sherrie Fischer joins us to talk about her role as the Adaptive & Inclusive Recreation Supervisor for Parks and Recreation. Learn more about the variety of opportunities provided to Special Pops and how to get signed up for different activities, the different ways Parks and Rec. incorporates inclusive design elements throughout the city, and what staff hopes children and adults take away from these programs and activities. Interested in signing up for an upcoming program? Check them out online by clicking here. Participants requesting an adaption can do so via email at [email protected] or by calling (563) 888-2219. 

This week on The Davenport Pulse podcast, Daniel Sheridan, Performing Arts Supervisor, joins hosts to share fun history about Davenport Junior Theatre, events and camps for kids of all ages, and the upcoming 70th Anniversary of Jr. Theatre! 

Joyce Klopp, Director of Hope at the BRICK House and Sergeant Andrew Harris stop by this week to share stories about their friendship and how it began, the journey of BRICK House and how it got started, what this non-profit offers to our community, and the importance of having organizations like Joyce’s available to our youth. 

Hope at the BRICK House provides a variety of services aimed at improving the overall quality of life in neighborhoods and we are happy to know and work with Joyce and her wonderful team.

Assistant Public Works Director Clay Merritt joins hosts to discuss the City of Davenport's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), including an overview of the planning process, and what you can expect to see in the near future. Stay up-to-date on all infrastructure improvements by signing up for Alert Iowa at www.davenportiowa.com/alertiowa. 

The Davenport Public Library provides vibrant and essential services for our community. Tune in this week as hosts sit down with Community Outreach Supervisor, Brittany Peacock to talk about fun programs and events available to all ages as we continue the discussion of Free Family fun for summer 2022.

Tune in to learn what This week your hosts sit down to discuss events we look forward to enjoying this spring and summer! There are so many free events happening in our community and we're here to share them with our listeners! There is an event for everyone in this episode - from Coffee With A Cop to Fejervary Family Fun Days. 

How great is it to live in a city that has so much fun to offer! 

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 discuss things you’re most curious about on this episode of The Davenport Pulse.