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Jeff Vanderweer sworn in as Davenport fire chief
Summary
Jeff Vanderweer took the oath of office at the Nov. 5 committee meeting and was formally sworn in as Davenport Fire Chief in a brief ceremony at the podium.
Jeff Vanderweer was formally sworn in as Davenport Fire Chief during the Nov. 5 Committee of the Whole meeting.
At the podium, Vanderweer recited the oath of office, including a pledge to support the constitutions of the United States and the State of Iowa and to "faithfully and impartially, to the best of my ability... discharge all the duties of the fire chief for the City of Davenport." The mayor administered the oath in a short ceremony noted by council members.
The council thanked former Chief Carlson for his service and welcomed Vanderweer in his new role.
Sources: Transcript of Davenport City Council Committee of the Whole, Nov. 5, 2025 (Jeff Vanderweer).
