With help from federal money, Davenport is going to build some new houses in an old neighborhood. Today the city held a groundbreaking in the 700-block of East 6th Street for three homes made possible by Community Development Block Grants, and other federal programs.
Mayor Bill Gluba calls these programs a win-win for the city and its residents.
And they provide work for local contractors.
Wielding a shovel with the mayor was Iowa 2nd District Congressman Dave Loebsack. He says he'll continue to fight for this and similar programs in Washington.
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Davenport officials hope these three, new homes will be just the start in their effort to revitalize this neighborhood.
The contractor for this project will be Daxon Construction.