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Tuesday, April 1st, 2025
Good morning, Davenport. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 1st of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ CASI in Davenport will host a sock hop fundraiser with live music by The Tailfins at 1035 W. Kimberly Road on Thursday, April 10 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.—doors will open at 5 and the band will play from 6 to 9 while $5 admission, dinner, concessions, a cash bar and a 50/50 raffle help support services for older adults. OurQuadCities
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ After a 911 call of a man on fire, firefighters arrived at a home on West 2nd Street on Mar. 31 and found a severely injured man in the basement—he was taken to Mercy One Hospital while the fire, already out and with no home damage, remains under investigation. KWQC
- ➤ On Friday, Davenport firefighters responded to a fire at a Rockingham Road duplex that displaced seven residents, and on Sunday they rescued a man whose basement caught fire on West Second Street—one man was hospitalized with severe injuries while the building had no fire damage. The Quad City Times
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ CBI Bank & Trust announced that Michael Johnson was promoted to executive vice president & chief risk officer. The bank also promoted Matt Wynn as senior vice president & chief lending officer and Patrick Gavin as senior vice president & chief credit officer. Quad Cities Business Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Ragged Records in Davenport and Rock Island will host a Record Store Day event on Saturday, April 12, opening at 9 a.m. to offer tote bags to early shoppers and a 20% discount on used LPs, CDs, and tapes beginning at 1 p.m.—the downtown store will give bags to the first 200 customers while the Rock Island location will serve the first 50. Quad Cities Business Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A public meeting will be held at the Holiday Inn on 226 17th St in Rock Island on April 17 from 2-6 p.m. to gather resident ideas on the Centennial Bridge Corridor Project. The Dispatch Argus
- ➤ On Monday, Quad Cities International Airport moved baggage screening machines to a new facility behind the ticket counter—officials said updates to the ticket and arrival areas will follow soon. KWQC
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Louise Kames: I Don't See Anything That's Not Beautiful Celebration and Artist Talk
6:30-8 p.m. — Figge Art Museum — Free entry — Celebrate the beauty of art and engage in a dialogue with the artist Louise Kames.
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April Fools Festival
Friday evening — TBK Bank Sports Complex — $625 — Compete in a thrilling youth baseball tournament on pristine turf fields for double points.
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Battle of The Ballers Basketball Tournament
April 5-6 — TBK Bank Sports Complex — $250 — Join local and regional teams for an exciting two-day basketball tournament with awards and playoff opportunities.
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38 Special Concert
7-10 p.m. — Capitol Theatre — $ — Rock out with Southern rock legends 38 Special as they tour and perform classic anthems.
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Bob Dylan Concert
7-10 p.m. — Adler Theatre — Tickets from $123 — Experience an unforgettable night of live music with the legendary Bob Dylan, igniting the crowd with his timeless hits.
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Cara and Diego Romero: Tales of Futures Past Program
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Figge Art Museum — Free entry — Explore themes in Cara and Diego Romero’s artwork through an engaging program.
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Spotlight Dance Cup
6 PM – 7 PM — RiverCenter — Entry fees vary — Experience a vibrant showcase of dance talent and creativity during this exciting competition.
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The Firebird
2-7 p.m. — Adler Theatre — Check event site for pricing — Experience Courtney Lyon's captivating rendition of this classic Russian fairytale filled with magic and romance.
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Davenport Reptile Expo
9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. — Golden Leaf Banquet Center — Entry $10, kids under 6 free — Discover a world of reptiles and take home a scaly companion at this vibrant showcase.
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Paint Party at Front Street Brewery & Taproom
11 PM - 1 AM — Front Street Taproom — $35 per person — Enjoy a fun night painting and sipping your way to a masterpiece.
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