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Davenport
Thursday, March 19th, 2026
Good morning, Davenport. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bettendorf City Council has hired an Omaha artist to replicate the stolen Skipper statue from Leach Park; the new statue is expected in six months (the original artist's son is helping preserve its legacy). KWQC
- ➤ Davenport Parks and Recreation has revived the Summer Kids Pass, costing $50 for free entry at public pools, Figge Art Museum, Putnam Museum, Science Center and Quad Cities River Bandits games. The pass works from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day and is available at The River’s Edge or online. KWQC
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is moving from 709 4th Ave. in Moline to a renovated 4,000 sqft space at 908 1st Ave. in Silvis. It opens mid-April and the office (in a former QC Custom Tees building) will feature a Lifted Energy coffee shop. Quad Cities Business Journal
- ➤ Jet Air acquired three Revv Aviation facilities in Davenport, Moline + Muscatine effective March 1 and rebranded each site. The move expands the company’s network to six fixed-base operations in the Quad Cities region that serve local community air service. Quad Cities Business Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ This Sunday, The Last Picture House will honor filmmaker Oscar Micheaux by screening the documentary 'Oscar Micheaux: The Superhero of Black Filmmaking' at 2 p.m. and his 1920 silent film 'Within Our Gates' at 4:15 p.m. — a Q&A with historian Jordan Bell will follow. KWQC
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Brad & the Big Wave Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — $15.88 — Experience Eastern Iowa's own Brad & the Big Wave with special guests PONS in an eclectic live music event.
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Motown & Friends: A Tribute
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Adler Theatre — Tickets starting at $76 — Experience an unforgettable tribute to Motown music and its timeless classics.
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Paint Party at Daiquiri Factory
6-8 p.m. — Daiquiri Factory — $35 per person — Create a highland cow masterpiece with guidance and all materials provided.
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Movie Night at The Last Picture House
5-8 p.m. — The Last Picture House — Tickets available — Chill with friends, popcorn, and your favorite flicks at an awesome movie night.
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Conflict Management Training Workshop
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Regus — Course fee applies — Master the skills to resolve conflicts effectively in professional settings.
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Eiermarkt Spring Vendor Market
10 AM – 2 PM — German American Heritage Center & Museum — Free admission — Discover handmade goods, crafts, and spring decor by local vendors.
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QC Easter Egg Hunt
1-3 p.m. — Modern Woodmen Park — Free for kids 12 and under — Gather colorful eggs and snap a photo with the Easter bunny at this festive neighborhood hunt.
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IRIS BLUE Live Performance
6-9 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — $13.22 — Catch the catchy riffs of Chicago's Indie Rock sensation Iris Blue with special guests We Were Paper.
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The Whips Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — $15.88 — Experience the musical journey of The Whips with special guests in an intimate setting.
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When It Was Fun Live - Spring Tour
7 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. — Common Chord | Home of the Redstone Room — $ — Experience an interactive journey through R&B/Hip Hop with trivia, dance challenges, and karaoke.
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