Government & Politics

People affected by last year's record flood in Davenport are invited to tell the city about their experiences, and what they think about flood protection. 

Despite some extra expenses, the pandemic has not had a huge impact yet on Scott County's finances. Thursday night, David Farmer, Director of Budget and Administrative Services, reported to the county board.

Moline may help its businesses hurt by the latest state-ordered shutdown during the pandemic. Tuesday night, the city council will consider approving a grant program for bars and restaurants that are now prohibited from serving any customers indoors.

By the end of the year, East Moline will have to end a tax increment financing district downtown that's helped several companies expand and add jobs. Established in 1997, by law the city must dissolve the Great River Industrial Park after 23 years. 

Moline's interim city administrator will be excused from his regular duties this week. Martin Vanags will instead attend special training following complaints about his conduct.

The pandemic has killed four inmates so far at the East Moline state prison, and all within about the last two weeks. They're among the total of 29 inmate deaths so far at prisons across Illinois, as reported by the Department of Corrections. There have been no staff deaths from the coronavirus.

Despite the pandemic and other financial challenges, Moline will not lay off any employees next year. That was the promise in a resolution approved by the city council Tuesday night.