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Davenport
Friday, February 20th, 2026
Good morning, Davenport. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The YWCA Quad Cities has opened Alan House, a new youth group home in Rock Island for kids aged 10 to 17 who have been removed from their families due to abuse or neglect (serving up to 10 youth from Children and Family Services and 4 from Homeland Security agencies). KWQC
- ➤ The annual Martini Shake Off fundraiser raised funds for HAVlife, a charity that supports youth in athletics, music or arts at River Center in downtown Davenport on Friday, Feb. 20. Hundreds gathered to taste martinis from over 20 local businesses during a country and western themed event with a celebrity judge. KWQC
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Margot Day is named the new development director at Common Chord in downtown Davenport. She began her role Wednesday, Feb. 4 and will lead efforts to build resources for the community music organization. Quad Cities Business Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Elevate Iowa is accepting scholarship applications for a program that awards fifteen $500 scholarships to high school seniors pursuing advanced manufacturing training at community colleges — easing the burden of college costs — with applications due by Sunday, Mar. 29. Quad Cities Business Journal
- ➤ Sixty-five Walcott Elementary students received free glasses from nonprofit Vision to Learn after Davenport Schools partnered with the group (backed by a United Way Quad Cities grant). The organization will extend the service to Buffalo, Eisenhower, Jefferson, and McKinley elementary schools this school year. KWQC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Federal funding approved last month will protect jobs and expand the drone program at Rock Island Arsenal. The bill allocates millions for projects—like stabilizing labor rates, boosting manufacturing and preserving the Arsenal Museum. KWQC
- ➤ The Illinois Quad Cities Civic Center Authority is searching for a new executive director for Vibrant Arena at the Mark in Moline and expects to finish in May; the job offers a salary of $200,000 to $225,000 (bonus included) and has drawn several candidates. Quad Cities Business Journal
- ➤ At the Flood Resiliency Alliance meeting held Wednesday at Riverdale City Hall, Davenport City Engineer Brian Schadt reviewed flood protection measures while local leaders & community members discussed securing waste water and transportation routes for rising flood risks in the Quad Cities. KWQC
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Blackhawk Fire Protection District now can provide EMT-level care—allowing crews to perform more detailed on-scene treatment—and has deployed its new Squad 5 vehicle for emergency responses; officials will continue training more members to strengthen capabilities. KWQC
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48th Annual Robert Burns Dinner Celebration
5:30-10:30 PM — Isle Casino Hotel Bettendorf — $60+ — Celebrate Scotland with traditional food, music, and the joyous spirit of Robert Burns.
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Paint Party at Front Street Brewery & Taproom
6-8 p.m. — Front Street Brewery & Taproom — $35 per person — Unleash your creativity with a guided painting session while enjoying drinks in a lively atmosphere.
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The Simon & Garfunkel Story
7:30 p.m. — Adler Theatre — Starts at $67 — Experience the nostalgic journey of Simon & Garfunkel through their timeless hits and captivating visuals.
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FORMA ELEGANTE with DJ CLASSIKO
6-10 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — $13.22 — Enjoy an in-person performance from FORMA ELEGANTE featuring special guest DJ CLASSIKO!
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Friends of St. Patrick Dinner
5-8 p.m. — Me & Billy — Ticket prices apply — Enjoy an Irish feast and drinks benefit the St. Patrick Society of the Quad Cities.
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Jason Eady with Marques Morel
6-9 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — $26.45 — Enjoy a night of live music from talented singer-songwriter Jason Eady and special guest Marques Morel.
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David Wimbish & The Collection with Jesse James DeConto
6-9 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — $21.17 — Enjoy a captivating evening with David Wimbish and The Collection featuring special guest Jesse James DeConto.
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Clementine with Company Dimes Live
7-11 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — $13.22 — Experience an evening of emo/punk sounds with Clementine and special guests Company Dimes.
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Clementine with Company Dimes Concert
7-11 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy live music by Clementine while absorbing vibrant melodies and rhythms.
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DJ OBIE Live Performance
6-10 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — Free entry — Experience a night of live DJ music in a vibrant local venue.
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