Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of January.
Good morning, Davenport.
The Figge Art Museum lit up downtown on May 17, 2025 with Leo Villareal’s Evanescent Field — a $4 million LED installation featuring over 5,000 linear feet of lights that has become a proud new symbol for the community and an economic boost, according to Visit Quad Cities.
Brianne Tallyn, after being diagnosed with breast cancer, completed treatment with strong family support and now plans a postponed Florida vacation using help from Strive Martial Arts.
The family celebrates recovery as they look forward to making up for a missed spring break trip.
Iowa Hawkeyes beat No. 14 Vanderbilt Commodores 34-27 in the ReliaQuest Bowl in Tampa, Fla (Dec.
31), with Mark Gronowski throwing two touchdowns and running for one. The win ended a 15-game drought against ranked teams and sets up their season opener on Sept. 5 at Kinnick Stadium.
The Hawkeyes secured their first ranked win since 2021 when they beat Vanderbilt 34-27 in the 2025 New Year's Eve bowl game at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa — their defense kept the Commodores to three points in the first half.
Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Help
2-3 p.m. — Rock Island Downtown Library — Free assistance — Get hands-on help with job searching and computer skills from experts at Goodwill.
Tuneful Tuesday Series: Grace Notes Flute Quartet
12-1 p.m. — Rock Island Downtown Library — Free entry — Enjoy a warm and delightful concert by the Grace Notes Flute Quartet with light refreshments.
Quad City Bald Eagle Days
4-8 p.m. — QCCA Expo Center — General Admission $0.15+ — Celebrate wildlife with live eagle demonstrations and nature-themed exhibits.
BURSTING w/A LIGHT AMONG MANY
7-10 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — $15.88 — Enjoy an evening with BURSTING and special guests A LIGHT AMONG MANY in a vibrant live music setting.
Fundraiser Tuesday at Great River Brewery
5-8 p.m. — Great River Brewery — 10% of sales donated — Support local youth and community programs while enjoying great food and drinks.
Paint Nite: Dawn of New Beginnings
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Great River Brewery — Prices vary — Create a custom landscape painting while enjoying drinks in a fun atmosphere.
Paint Party at Daiquiri Factory
6-8 p.m. — Daiquiri Factory — $35 per person — Enjoy a creative evening of painting and sipping with friends at this guided event.
Myron Elkins Live Performance
6-9 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — $15.88 — Experience Heartland Rock N Roll with Myron Elkins and special guests.
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