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The Good Neighbor Project | Celebrating Five Years! Jan 14, 2025

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We’re celebrating five years of The Good Neighbor Project in Davenport, an initiative that has significantly enhanced community engagement and fostered strong, meaningful relationships among our residents. Tune in as hosts chat with the two who started it all: the founders of The Good Neighbor Project in Madison, Wisconsin, Wendy Reichel and Emily Samson. Hear the story of how The Good Neighbor Project originated, the motivations that drove its inception, and how it’s grown over the years.

Small Business Saturday | Airbrushed Sunless Nov 26, 2024

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Kick off the holiday season by shopping local during Small Business Saturday! Tune in to this episode of The Davenport Pulse to learn more about Airbrushed Sunless! Located at 419 Brady Street, this custom airbrush tanning and boutique has made it their mission to provide a welcoming experience for everyBODY. Listen to Lindsey’s story as she opens up and shares her journey on how she got to where she is today. It’s inspiring!

File of Life | Lieutenant Zach Soliz Nov 07, 2024

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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’s medical history in the event of an emergency. The form includes information about a patient’s allergies, medications, contact persons, and more.

Third Annual Haunted Tales of Davenport with Amy Driskill Oct 30, 2024

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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.

"Listen with the Best!" | Bix 7 Chat with Michelle and Laura Jul 08, 2024

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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 size, what’s new this year, and all of the fun things to expect this year in celebration of the 50th annual race. Interested in getting involved or running? Learn more: https://bix7.com/

Davenport Police Department | Explorer Program Mar 07, 2024

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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 Police Department Explorer Program as Lieutenant Nick Shorten dives into specifics and shares what he hopes Explorers gain throughout their experience. If you or someone you know is interested in joining, tune in to this episode for details on upcoming opportunities!

Front Street Brewery Feb 20, 2024

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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 more about this beloved brewery’s humble beginnings, their expansion into western Wisconsin and western Iowa, what’s on their current beer rotation, and upcoming events to check out at the Tap Room and Pub & Eatery!

Big Brothers Big Sisters Jan 19, 2024

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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 mentoring in the Quad Cities, when it began, and how it’s expanded over the years.

Good Neighbor Project Leader | Joyce Miller Jan 11, 2024

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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 program back in 2020 and has been busy ever since.
Tune in to learn how Joyce got started, how she keeps her neighbors informed, other ways she stays active in our community, and some great advice for those interested in getting involved in GNP.

Small Business Saturday | Abernathy’s Nov 22, 2023

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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 reality at such a young age, and what they did to celebrate their recent 10-year anniversary downtown.

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