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Happy Retirement, Ann Hetzler!
On Saturday, March 4, 2023, Information Services Librarian Ann Hetzler is retiring after more than 34 years at the Davenport Public Library. Ann began working at the Davenport Public Library on July 18, 1988. She had previously worked as a … Continue reading
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Tagged Annie Wittenmyer, Davenport Public Library, librarians, Library staff, Retirement
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A Look at Davenport in 1950
The 1950 Census is here! Release day went smoothly and the OCR/AR indexing works about as well as expected. The results of our searches are below! We searched for some Davenport Public Library staff, the Mayor in 1950, and some … Continue reading
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Tagged 1950 census, 1950's, Census, Davenport Public Library, Federal Census, librarians, Library staff
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Happy Trails to Shelley, Chris, and Pat!
Today is retirement day for 3 of our long-time staff members who are taking advantage of the City of Davenport’s early retirement incentives. We are sad to see them go but grateful that they get to leave on their own … Continue reading
In Memoriam: Andrea (Pingel) Godke
We are heartbroken by the loss of our dear friend and co-worker Andrea Godke, who died this past Saturday, March 20, 2021, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Andrea Lea Pingel was born at 8:33 am on Tuesday, … Continue reading
In Memoriam: Patricia Till
We are saddened to hear of the passing of long-time Davenport Public Library employee Pat Till. Ms. Till died Friday, January 10, 2020 at Genesis Medical Center in Davenport. Patricia Emily Till was born July 22, 1949 in Davenport to … Continue reading
Library Leadership: Directors We Have Known
In honor of National Library Week, we thought we’d take a look at those who have led the Davenport Public Library over the past 111 years. Even with this brief amount of information, it’s interesting to note how the education, … Continue reading
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Tagged biography, C. Daniel Wilson, directors, Edna Geisler, Elizabeth Martin, Grace Delphine Rose, Grace Shellenberger, Harold Goldstein, Judith Ellis, Kay Runge, KennethWayne Thompson, LaWanda Roudebush, Library staff, Marilla Waite Freeman, Meg Sarff, Oswald H. Joerg, Stella V. Seybold
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