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.

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 happening at The River’s Edge, and more about upcoming events, classes, and programming for all ages. 

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, developments and more.