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Saturday, March 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Davenport. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 8th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local farmers donate $21,523.07 to River Bend Food Bank through Bushels for Hunger, a program contributing over 1.7 million meals in 15 years. KWQC
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A second man has been arrested for his involvement in a Davenport shooting that resulted in one person being wounded. The Dispatch Argus
- ➤ During the Scott County murder trial, video evidence showcased defendant Christopher Behal recounting the events leading to Taylor Escontrias-McKee's death, with Behal admitting to memory loss of the incident due to intoxication. OurQuadCities
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Cara and Diego Romero's exhibition 'Tales of Futures Past,' showcasing artwork exploring indigenous identity, opens at the Figge Art Museum. Quad Cities Business Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ St. Ambrose University in Iowa will shut down its Children's Campus, providing care for over three decades, on June 20, 2025, as it realigns resources with strategic goals. KWQC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Davenport Public Works employees, via Teamsters Local 238, secure a new contract with the city ensuring wage increases, better job protections, improved compensation for on-call workers, and acknowledgment of Juneteenth as a paid holiday. KWQC
- ➤ Bettendorf awarded a $1.16 million contract to CDMI Concrete Contractors for the widening of Devils Glen Road after the initial lowest bidder withdrew due to concerns about their ability to complete the project. The Quad City Times
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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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Head East 50th Anniversary Celebration at Adler Theatre
Head East will perform at the Adler Theatre to commemorate the 50th anniversary of their iconic album, 'Flat as a Pancake,' featuring nostalgic hits and possibly surprise appearances.
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HEAD EAST Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM | Adler Theatre | Ticketed event | Experience the classic sounds of Head East live in Davenport.
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