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Davenport
Davenport is a bustling, vibrant community with a rich history related to the worlds mightiest rivers, Mississippi. This happening city is a great place to live, work, raise a family and visit. It is currently undergoing a phase of its greatest revitalization in more than 80 years.

Davenport is also characterized notably for its unique, friendly and diverse neighborhoods; some of the countrys best schools and highest quality public services. It has earned a distinguished reputation for entertainment, the arts and especially river music!

Along the Mississippi River in the American state of Iowa is established a city named Davenport. As of the 2006 census estimates, it had a population of 99,514. Davenport lies within a humid continental climate zone, thus receives hot, humid summers and cold winters.

The city is a cradle of chiropractic medicine and wellness techniques and is the home of Saint Ambrose University and Palmer College of Chiropractic. With an array of festivals and events, the city has turned out to be the most happening place in the county.

Davenport along with neighboring Rock Island, Illinois received the 2007 City Livability Award for RiverVision in the small-city category from the U.S. Conference of Mayors. RiverVision is bi-state collaboration between Davenport and Rock Island to transform the Mississippi Rivers edge into one of the most compelling waterfronts in the country.

Education
As of education, davenport holds a strong educational network throughout the city. The Davenport Community School District is the second largest school district in Iowa, serving nearly 17,000 students in the communities of Davenport.

The education system of Davenport is diversified into elementary, high and intermediate schools. The city has three public high schools, one private high school and six public intermediate schools.

Nearly 22 public schools are running successfully under the city government. Among them are Adams, Blue Grass, Buchanan, Childrens Village at Buchanan, Hayes, Hoover, and West, Eisenhower and many.

There are also six private schools from kindergarten through eighth grades, which include Sacred Heart, St. Alphonsus, St. Paul the Apostle, John F. Kennedy, All Saints, and Trinity Lutheran School.

However, the high schools are part of the Mississippi Athletic Conference for sports. The city is home to the three higher education schools named Palmer Chiropractic College, Saint Ambrose University, and Kaplan University.

Events and Festivals
Be a part of the celebrations of Davenport as the city is regarded as the most happening place in the county. Numerous well-known music festivals take place in Davenport annually. However, notable festivals keeping up the energy of the city are the Mississippi Valley Blues Festival, The Mississippi Valley Fair, and the Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival.

The Bix Fest is a three-day musical festival dedicated to internationally renowned jazz cornetist, pianist, composer, and Davenport native Bix Beiderbecke. Many traditional jazz bands rock the stage with their thriving performances. The festival began in 1971 and the year 2008 will be the 38th consecutive festival. Besides Bix Fest, the Wells Fargo Street Fest features live music, luscious food, and other vendors.

Held in late July or early August is the six-day Great Mississippi Valley Fair. The fair garbs huge attention from the dwellers as well as outsiders alike for featuring major grandstand concerts, carnival rides, attractions, and food vendors.

Sturgis on the Mississippi River is a large annual gathering of motorcycles, which features bands and food vendors. Also of excitement is an internationally known seven-mile foot race called the Bix 7. The Bix 7 is a part of Bix Fest, started in 1975 and has often been run by more than 20,000 people.

Points of Interest
Davenport strongly believes that good health can produce good minds and good mind is a key to a good society. And, cultural programs and recreational activities are thought of playing an active role in the lives of Davenport citizens.

Thus the city is home to the RiverCenter, Putnam Museum of History and Natural Sciences, a 50 year old childrens theatre program, and one of the largest art institutions in the state of Iowa, the Figge. The Figge gains a huge attention for its magnificent collection of paintings and prints by American Regionalist Grant Wood.

Stroll along the Downtown Davenport and visitors will get whisked away by the attractions and amenities the region has to offer. Experience the thriving multi-cultural Downtown region. It surely has everything for every taste.

There you may have several points of interest including the Davenport Public Library, the Davenport Skybridge, Figge Art Museum, River Music Experience, Putnam Museum and IMAX Theater and a lot more. Come and explore the majestic scale of Davenport yourself!