Grant Wood window heads for restoration

A Davenport firm is beginning the process of repairing the flood-damaged Grant Wood stained-glass window at the Veterans Memorial Building on May’s Island.

Glass Heritage LLC has told the city it will take 12 to 15 days to remove the window’s 58 glass panels. The work began Monday.

The firm will take the panels to its studio and complete the repairs in 34 weeks.

The City Council approved a contract up to $147,000 with Glass Heritage.

The city had private insurance on the window that will cover the repair costs, officials have said.