Kathleen Lawless Cox's new book, Journal of the Unconscious, is a necessarily self-indulgent affair. The title is perfectly descriptive rather than being arty, and the volume - less than 80 pages - is a collection of recorded "visions" from 1973 and 1974.

Sixteen years ago, Jeremy Boots heard about the Guardian Angels, did some research on the public-safety organization, and wrote to its New York City headquarters. The group, best known for patrolling neighborhoods and public-transportation systems with teams of unarmed volunteers, sent him its newsletter and then tried to recruit him.

"They were wanting me to start a chapter up" in Davenport, he said.

On Monday, March 26, at 6:30 p.m. on the second floor of the River Music Experience, the City of Davenport is hosting a "kickoff" meeting that will commence a "public process to design the expansion of LeClaire Park." The city's news release reads: "With the pending departure of the Isle of Capri's Rhythm City gaming operation away from the riverfront, a historic opportunity exists for the community to gather and collectively share ideas to transform the soon-to-be vacated property to uses everyone can enjoy and be proud of." The city claims that no design consultants will be used to "develop the conceptual plans" to expand LeClaire Park. The staff will introduce the project and provide background information and a schedule of upcoming input sessions. The city states: "The project's focus will be to use a community-based, grassroots approach to help the city take the next step in the evolution of its magnificent Mississippi riverfront."

The City of Davenport will be holding a series of focus groups and community workshops to guide the design of its riverfront, including the expansion of LeClaire Park. A public kickoff will be held on Monday, March 26, at 6:30 p.m. This will be a 90-minute presentation held at the River Music Experience. The event will cover the project scope (including specific parcels), River Vision, the area's history, and the city's application for a state Community Attraction & Tourism grant. People are also welcome to provide their feedback at the Design Center (102 East Second Street), by phone (563-888-2252), or through the City's Web site (http://www.cityofdavenportiowa.com).