Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 1st of April.
Good morning, Davenport.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
April Fools Festival
Friday evening — TBK Bank Sports Complex — $625 — Compete in a thrilling youth baseball tournament on pristine turf fields for double points.
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.
38 Special Concert
7-10 p.m. — Capitol Theatre — $ — Rock out with Southern rock legends 38 Special as they tour and perform classic anthems.
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.
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.
Spotlight Dance Cup
6 PM – 7 PM — RiverCenter — Entry fees vary — Experience a vibrant showcase of dance talent and creativity during this exciting competition.
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.
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.
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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