Family Dollar construction begins in Davenport

DAVENPORT—The long-awaited and somewhat controversial Family Dollar store that’s been in the works here since Fall 2020 has finally broken ground. Construction crews began turning up ground at the former Lyons Park site Monday, Feb. 7.

Property owner Brian Anderson said the Family Dollar, a retail chain store similar to the Dollar Tree, is expected to be open for business late this summer.

The permitting was completed in City Hall last week. Family Dollar is responsible for constructing the building’s interior and handling the permitting and business licensing, while Baker Construction of Spok...