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Friday, April 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Davenport. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ More than $4.3M in SBA loans were awarded in March to seven businesses in Scott and Muscatine counties as part of $27.2M in statewide funding. The awards helped create 131 new jobs and retain 323 jobs, and a Davenport company received $150,000 to support its growth + boost local employment. Quad Cities Business Journal
- ➤ On April 30 from 3 to 4 p.m., the Iowa Center will host a virtual Fareway Coaching Cohort to help Iowa small business owners get their products on Fareway shelves. The no-cost program will run through June 25 with follow-up sessions on May 14, May 28, and June 11, and applicants must apply by April 14. Quad Cities Business Journal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Davenport man identified as Jimmie Anderson — 29 — attempted to cash a forged check for $2,860 at DuTrac Community Credit Union in Eldridge and was arrested April 2; he is held in Scott County Jail on a secured $10,000 bond. OurQuadCities
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Bank of America, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank cardholders will receive free admission to the Figge Art Museum in downtown Davenport on Saturday, April 5 and Sunday, April 6. Cardholders must show their card and a photo ID (guests do not qualify) to access the offer. Quad Cities Business Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Iowa Senate passed SF 603 which may weaken apprenticeship programs and remove local control in construction work — groups like the Indiana Illinois Iowa Foundation for Fair Contracting and Illowa Construction Labor & Management Council urged Governor Kim Reynolds to veto the bill to keep quality training and safety. Quad Cities Business Journal
- ➤ On April 3, city officials broke ground on Main Street Landing— a 10-acre park, plaza and greenspace near downtown Davenport's riverfront. The project is funded by state, federal and private funds— and is expected to complete in fall 2026 barring delays. The Quad City Times
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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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Maximizing Volunteer Fundraising Value
11:45 a.m. — German American Heritage Center & Museum — Complimentary for AFP members, $10 for non-members — Engage and energize your volunteers for fundraising success.
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Jordan Danielsen Art Opening
5-7 p.m. — Figge Art Museum — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of entertainment at the art opening event.
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