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Wednesday, April 9th, 2025
Good morning, Davenport. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ SCORE Central Region is offering 12 free small business webinars in April to help local entrepreneurs gain skills in areas like Google Workspace, video marketing, commercial leasing, and business planning; sessions will run from April 10 at noon to April 30 at 9:30 a.m. (Each webinar targets a key topic to support business growth.) Quad Cities Business Journal
- ➤ Brakes Plus opened its new full-service shop in Davenport on April 7 and will open another location in a few months—general manager Robert Irk said the company is committed to serving the local community. Quad Cities Business Journal
- ➤ A Wichita-based chicken chain—Chick N Max—plans to expand into Davenport as it aims to open up to 50 locations along I-35. The company will open 5 to 7 Iowa restaurants including sites in Davenport, Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Sioux City, and Iowa City. KWQC
- ➤ Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream, a Davenport brand, climbed to No. 21 on Pizza Marketplace’s Top 100 Movers & Shakers list and CEO Tom Sacco was named one of the Top 25 Industry Executives — the company secured 22 new franchises in 2024 and plans to add 25 more franchises and eight new locations at home and abroad. Quad Cities Business Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ IDOT will hold a public meeting on April 17 from 2-6 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Rock Island, 226 17th St., to gather input on the 85-year-old Centennial Bridge and plans for a possible replacement. The meeting will feature discussion of issues — such as safety, community needs and design — as a study may lead to new construction starting as early as 2029 with a budget that could exceed $300 million. Quad Cities Business Journal
- ➤ A member of the public released a copy of the DCI report summary on the May 2023 building collapse in downtown Davenport that detailed how investigators, led by Special Agent Ryan Kedley, examined the scene and identified three men—Branden Colvin Sr., Ryan Hitchcock and Daniel Prien—who died in the incident. The summary referenced a city-hired forensic engineering report that found structural weaknesses but did not offer new details on what caused the collapse. The Quad City Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After a three-game winning streak, the River Bandits opened their season on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at Modern Woodman Park, and owner Dave Heller joined QCT—sharing his excitement about the team's strong start. KWQC
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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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Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella
7:00 PM — Adler Theatre — Tickets start at $47 — Experience a magical retelling of the beloved fairytale with enchanting performances and music.
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Cinderella - The Musical
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Adler Theatre — $32+ — Experience the enchanting tale of Cinderella in a lively musical performance.
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AccelerateVQC: Accessible Tourism
11:30 a.m. — The Current Iowa, Autograph Collection — Free admission — Discover how accessibility is transforming travel and how the Quad Cities can lead the way in inclusive tourism.
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