The Davenport Pulse
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. Davenport is the urban pulse at the heart of the Quad Cities, rich in history and character, where folks with a Midwest mentality plant personal and professional roots. Come explore with us the people, places, and programs that make Davenport home.
The Davenport Pulse
L.E.T.R. & Special Olympics highlight
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City of Davenport, Iowa
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Season 2
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Episode 3
Hosts highlight Special Olympics and the partnership with law enforcement in this two-part episode. Megan Filipi, Director of the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) shares the history of the LETR, fundraising efforts and events that fall under its umbrella, how you can help support and get involved with Special Olympics, and more.
In part two, hosts are joined by Stuart Brown, Special Olympics athlete and Global Ambassador, to share his experience, events he competes in, how he became a Global Ambassador, fun memories, and relationships he’s made over the years.