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Davenport proclaims National Police Week, Military Appreciation Week and recognizes Central High show-choir champions
Summary
Council adopted proclamations for National Police Week and Military Appreciation Week and presented certificates to Central High School show-choir members who won national honors; interim police chief Greg Benning and Central show-choir director Reid Keller addressed the council.
The Davenport City Council adopted a proclamation declaring May 2026 as National Police Week and recognized officers who have fallen in the line of duty. Alderman Burkholder read the police proclamation and Major Greg Benning, who identified himself as interim police chief, thanked the council for the recognition and emphasized officers’ dedication to community safety.
Council also adopted a proclamation proclaiming May 10–16, 2026, as Military Appreciation Week in recognition of service members, veterans and civilian workers at nearby installations such as the Rock Island Arsenal. Representatives identified in the meeting included Garrison Commander Colonel Joe Parker, Command Sergeant Major Michael Asuncion and Donald Wren, director of public affairs for the Rock Island Arsenal; the officials were invited to the dais to accept the proclamation.
The mayor and council also presented certificates to students from Davenport Central High School’s Central Singers Incorporated for a national grand-champion win. Reid Keller, one of Central’s core directors, spoke on behalf of the program and thanked the council, the Davenport Community School District and coaches for supporting the students’ achievements.
The proclamations were adopted by voice vote and the presentations were acknowledged by the council before the meeting moved on to other agenda items.
