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.
Episodes
58 episodes
File of Life | Lieutenant Zach Soliz
Listen to the latest episode of The Davenport Pulse as Lieutenant Zach Soliz discusses File of Life – a medical history card stored in a red, magnetized pouch that can be stuck on the refrigerator. It gives first responders access to a patient’...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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14:16
Third Annual Haunted Tales of Davenport with Amy Driskill
Amy Driskill, Davenport Public Library Archivist and resident scary storyteller, joins us for an annual episode of haunted tales! Get into the Halloween spirit while listening to this chilling chat.
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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33:54
"Listen with the Best!" | Bix 7 Chat with Michelle and Laura
Tune in to this episode of The Davenport Pulse as hosts sit down with Quad City Times Bix 7 Race Director Michelle Juehring and Operations Director Laura Torgerud. Learn more about the history of the Bix, what it takes to plan an event this siz...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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25:45
Davenport Police Department | Explorer Program
The Explorer Program establishes awareness and highlights the complexities of police services in an environment that allows youth of the program to take initiative in becoming responsible leaders in our community. Learn more about The Davenport...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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14:10
Front Street Brewery
A local favorite that has been serving the Quad Cities for over 30 years! Tune in to the latest episode of The Davenport Pulse Podcast as we talk all things craft beer with Brandon Mavis, Marketing Director for Front Street Brewery. Find out mo...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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28:16
Big Brothers Big Sisters
January is National Mentor Month! On this episode of The Davenport Pulse, hosts sit down with two fantastic Q.C. mentors, Kayla Kiesey and Sarah Sperry of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi Valley, to talk about the importance of mento...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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36:50
Good Neighbor Project Leader | Joyce Miller
January 15 marks The Good Neighbor Project’s 4-year Anniversary! To celebrate, hosts sat down with Joyce Miller, GNP Leader for the Van Buren Neighborhood, who has been with GNP from the start. Joyce was the first person to sign up for the prog...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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15:57
Small Business Saturday | Abernathy’s
Leading up to Small Business Saturday, hosts sat down with Becca Nicke and Red Perez of Abernathy’s, handmade/vintage boutique located at 432 West 3rd Street. Listen and learn more about the products they offer, how they made this dream a reali...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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31:18
A Veterans Day Tribute | Officer Daniel Hylton
Listen to the final Veterans Day episode to learn more about Officer Daniel Hylton with the Davenport Police Department. In this episode, Officer Hylton shares how he made the decision to join the Army, talks about some of the special people he...
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27:52
A Veterans Day Tribute | Sgt. Jonathon Douglas
In this Veterans Day episode, hosts were joined by Sgt. Jonathon Douglas, Supervisor of the Special Victims Unit with the Davenport Police Department. Sgt. Douglas discusses his time spent in service, gives advice to anyone thinking of enlistin...
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17:06
A Veterans Day Tribute | Firefighter Zack Micklewright
Tune in to the first of three Veterans Day episodes as hosts sit down with Davenport Firefighter, Zack Micklewright. In this episode, Zack shares what led him to the path of serving, what he remembers about the day he enlisted, and how his mili...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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19:14
My G.E.A.R. Outreach | Supporting our local children entering foster care
Hosts sat down with Liz Estilow, founder of My G.E.A.R. Outreach, to talk about the non-profit organization that is committed to bringing comfort and hope to children entering foster care for the first time. Tune in to learn how My G.E.A.R. got...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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22:28
Haunted Tales of Davenport with Amy Driskill | Take 2!
Amy Driskill, Davenport Public Library Archivist and resident scary storyteller, joins your hosts again to share a few more haunted tales to get you into the Halloween spirit. Tune in to hear Amy talk about supernatural encounters with friendly...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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41:31
District Chief Black | Davenport Fire Department
District Chief Craig Black with the Davenport Fire Department joined hosts to discuss his 29 years within the profession, where his interest in becoming a fire fighter began, a few career highlights, why this position is important to have in ou...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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38:54
National Good Neighbor Day | Billie Greenwood & Ann Schwickerath
In celebration of National Good Neighbor Day (September 28), Allie and guest host Sergeant Harris sit down with GNP members of the Central Community Circle (CCC). CCC exemplifies what it means to be good neighbors every day with their ded...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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29:45
Your favorite Garden kid, Cory Carter Jr.
Your favorite garden kid, Cory Carter Jr. joined hosts to share more about his produce stand, what a typical day looks like for him, where his love of gardening began, where he sees himself in the next five years, and more! Tune in to hear what...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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16:02
National Parks and Recreation Month with Chad Dyson
On this episode of The Davenport Pulse, Director of Parks and Recreation, Chad Dyson, joins hosts to highlight National Parks and Recreation Month! Tune in to hear more on this topic, the importance of parks and the impact they have on our comm...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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26:53
L.E.T.R. & Special Olympics highlight
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 it...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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29:59
Mother's Day Special with the Dorton Family
There is no greater title than Mom! In honor of Mother’s Day, hosts sat down with a very special guest - Liz Dorton, mother to City employees Mike, Joe, and Tommy who are members of the Davenport Fire Department and Police Department. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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27:35
Davenport Public Library | What is in Store for 2023
In this episode, hosts sit down with Library Director Jeff Collins and Community Outreach Supervisor Brittany Peacock to talk about the exciting events 2023 has in store for patrons. Listeners will also get to know Collins and what brought him ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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34:07
Group Violence Intervention | Chief Bladel and Sarah Ott
Welcome back! We are excited to kick off 2023 with season 2 of The Davenport Pulse! In this episode, hosts sit down with Davenport Police Chief Jeff Bladel and City of Davenport Chief Strategy Officer Sarah Ott to discuss Group Violence Interve...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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20:25
Blue Spruce Bakery | New Business Alert
Brandon Carleton, owner of Blue Spruce General Store, joins hosts to talk about his brand new, downtown Davenport location. Tune in to learn how the bakery evolved into a general store, the products offered, including baked-fresh-daily bread, p...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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27:25
Small Business Saturday | Take Two!
On this episode hosts interview two more local businesses; The Brewed Book Coffee Shop & Used Book Store, and Hats, Hair, ‘N Wigs, both located conveniently in the Hilltop Campus Village. Find out what each has to offer and pay them a visit...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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44:09
Small Business Saturday | Take One!
Tune in to this two-part episode highlighting local businesses you will definitely want to visit this holiday season! This episode highlights Wind Dancer Boutique, located in the Village of East Davenport, and Honey Creek Gems, located on Washi...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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41:14
A Veterans Day Tribute
November 11 is a tribute to Military Veterans who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. We are thankful and appreciative of the service from these brave men and women. Tune in to a three-part special where hosts sit down with City employees Kei...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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46:44
