Thursday, March 6th, 2025

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Good morning, Davenport. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 6th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ St. Ambrose University's decision to close its Children's Campus after 30 years leaves families urgently seeking alternative child care. The Dispatch Argus
- ➤ Junior Achievement of the Heartland names Jim Sears, Scott and Beth Tinsman, Austin Blunk, and Andy McCray as honorees for the 2025 Quad Cities Area Business Hall of Fame and related awards. The Dispatch Argus
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Alicia Nakita Summers was arrested after admitting she drove her son to Davenport for him to sell marijuana to a friend. The Dispatch Argus
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Scott Area Landfill in Davenport, Iowa, will close early due to high winds, with plans to reopen Thursday with normal hours. KWQC
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mayor Mike Matson of Davenport, Iowa, announced he will not seek re-election during the city's committee-of-the-whole meeting. KWQC
- ➤ The Davenport City Council plans to discuss reinstating the live streaming of public comments during its meetings. The Dispatch Argus
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The MercyOne Genesis Davenport Internal Medicine is set to relocate to a new, expanded location on the west side of Davenport to better serve its patients. Quad Cities Business Journal
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The Marshall Tucker Band Concert
Enjoy a live performance by The Marshall Tucker Band, known for their soulful music and engaging stage presence.
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Finom Concert at Raccoon Motel
Finom will perform live at Raccoon Motel in Davenport, showcasing their unique musical style.
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Plant Matter Concert Featuring Bitcrush
This live music event features Plant Matter with special guest Bitcrush at Raccoon Motel in Davenport, Iowa.
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Shamrock Tenors Concert at Adler Theatre
The Shamrock Tenors will perform a lively concert blending music and stage show elements, promising a fun and joyful experience for attendees.
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Chris Acker Live at Raccoon Motel
Chris Acker will perform live at Raccoon Motel in Davenport, offering an evening of musical entertainment.
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Mean Girls: The Broadway Musical
Based on the hit 2004 film, Tina Fey's award-winning musical adaptation of 'Mean Girls' comes to the Adler Theatre.
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Brett Young Live in Concert
American country pop artist Brett Young will perform live at the Capitol Theatre after a successful year of sold-out shows.
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St. Patrick's Day Parade and Celebration
The St. Patrick's Society of the Quad Cities hosts a parade featuring The Champagne Academy of Irish Dance and a performance at the RiverCenter following the parade.
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Hellogoodbye Concert at Raccoon Motel
Hellogoodbye will perform live at Raccoon Motel in Davenport, offering an engaging musical experience.
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Youth Basketball Skills Development Camp
The Basketball Skills Camp is a two-day event focused on skill development for boys and girls in grades 3 to 12, held at Beyond the Baseline in Davenport, IA.
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