Davenport, Iowa

Situated along the Mississippi River, Davenport is the third largest city in Iowa, with a population of nearly 100,000. Davenport is the county seat of and largest city in Scott County; and it is the largest of the Quad Cities. The Quad Cities is comprised of neighboring Bettendorf and the Illinois cities of Moline, East Moline, and Rock Island.

Davenport was founded in 1836, and later incorporated in 1839. Rock Island Railroad built the first railroad bridge across the Mississippi River in 1856, which connected Davenport to Rock Island, Illinois. This railway connection significantly improved transportation and commerce with Chicago. This, coupled with the addition of new railroad lines to Muscatine and Iowa City, caused Davenport to become a commercial railroad hub. In the 1920s, Davenport’s skyline began forming with the construction of the Kahl Building, the Parker Building, and the Capitol Theatre during an economic and building expansion. Davenport experienced a boom after World War II. Oscar Mayer, Ralston Purina, and other companies built plants in west Davenport. During the 1970s and 1980s, Davenport’s local businesses and industries declined and the city was also negatively affected by the farm crisis. The 1990s, in contrast, exhibited signs of resurgence for the city. In recent years, renovations and building additions have occurred to revitalize the downtown area. Today, Davenport's biggest labor industry is manufacturing. Davenport and the surrounding Quad Cities have a few major sources of employment including the Rock Island Arsenal, KONE, Inc., and Alcoa.

For years, asbestos products were widely used at jobsites in Davenport, Iowa, placing workers and others at risk for asbestos-related diseases, such as mesothelioma. If you or a loved one have been exposed to asbestos in Davenport, you may benefit by seeking counsel from an asbestos attorney.

Jobsites in Davenport where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

A number of jobsites in Davenport, IA have been identified as harboring asbestos containing materials. These sites, at one point in their history, were known to have exposed a variety of tradesmen to asbestos. We will be documenting in more detail how asbestos exposure occurred at these sites in the future on this web site.

Mesothelioma Cancer Centers Near Davenport, IA

For your convenience we have compiled a list of mesothelioma cancer centers that are located within a 100 mile radius of Davenport, IA. Please click on a cancer center link to obtain more information about the clinical programs offered, professional designations, areas of expertise and how to contact the center.