Quad Citizens Behind the Businesses: Neil McReynolds

This is Neil, and he opened The CITY Church downtown about four years ago. He’s a big fan of downtown and after seeing all of our residential growth, his team wanted to create a place where residents in the neighborhood could come just as they are to gather and worship.

The City Church is a multi-generational, multicultural and non-denominational Vineyard Church currently offering services on Sunday mornings at the Downtown YMCA, 606 W. 2nd St., and a Tuesday night youth group at their new home at 520 W. 2nd St.

Best known for:

Their friendly hospitality! Most people know City Church for big smiles and its welcoming and inclusive environment. They also have great music and coffee! 

What do they love most about being downtown?

“We love the people of the downtown community. It's a beautiful mix of all kinds of people and businesses.”

What is the best way you can support this business?

They’re streaming Sunday gatherings, and they’ve also moved to the Downtown YMCA to create more space for people to practice social distancing. The best way people can support their mission is to attend one of their services. 

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About the Downtown Front Porch Project:

The Downtown Front Porch project is a way to get to know the humans behind the businesses in downtown Davenport. Featuring more than 40 organizations, the images and stories that will be shared are reflective of the energy, passion and resilience of the people that make downtown tick.

“As we all try to navigate a global pandemic, finding ways to connect with our neighbors is more important than ever,” stated Kyle Carter, Executive Director of DDP. “With a year of cancelled events and less foot traffic on the streets, it’s critical that we spend our dollars locally to support the people in our own community. Small, locally-owned businesses are at the center of what makes downtown a special place. This campaign is an opportunity to show the faces of hard-working Quad Citizens and ways the community can rally to support them.”

The goal of the Downtown Front Porch project is to remind people that downtown is vibrant, welcoming and open for business.