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Davenport
Thursday, April 9th, 2026
Good morning, Davenport. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ YMCA Water Park at the Landing in Bettendorf welcomed over 70,000 visitors during its first season, though the YMCA CEO said the park could have attracted nearly 90,000 if a thrown beer bottle had forced a one-week closure. The Dispatch Argus
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Iowa Association of Business and Industry has launched a contest to name the 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Iowa, with public voting through Tuesday, Apr. 15. Voters can choose up to four products from over 51 nominees – including the Claw from Davenport – all from Iowa manufacturers. Quad Cities Business Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A busy severe weather season continues as Illinois reported 54 tornadoes through April 8 while Iowa confirmed six, with a widespread outbreak on April 2 prompting tornado warnings in every county in the TV6 area (March brought 80 severe weather reports from eastern Iowa and western Illinois). KWQC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The I-74 Bridge Pedestrian Trail will be closed Monday through Friday from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. for utility work, with crews planning to finish by May 1. KWQC
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Quad City Steamwheelers will try to bounce back at home Saturday when they face undefeated Green Bay at 7 p.m. after starting the season 1-2, with coach Cory Ross saying early losses are a learning opportunity. KWQC
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JP Sports Indoor Baseball Blast
All day — TBK Bank Sports Complex — Registration required — Enjoy a thrilling USSSA sanctioned indoor baseball tournament suitable for all ages.
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St. Ambrose University Preview Dinner
6-10 p.m. — Rogalski Center — Ticketed event — Enjoy a gourmet four-course meal paired with fine wines while supporting scholarships at St. Ambrose University.
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PMP Certification Exam Prep Training Course
9 AM – 5 PM — Regus — Contact for pricing — Engage in an intensive PMP training bootcamp with expert-led instruction and a 100% pass guarantee.
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Thursday Night Comedy Series featuring Jackie Fabulous
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Adler Theatre — Tickets required — Enjoy an evening of laughter with Jackie Fabulous at a premier local venue.
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Bucktown Americana Music Show
7-9 PM — Rock Island Library Watts-Midtown Branch — Free entry — Enjoy a night of Americana music in a cozy library setting.
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FLATFOOT 56 with Something To Do
7-10 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — $19.84 — Enjoy a night of live music featuring Flatfoot 56 and special guests Something To Do.
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Paint Party at Daiquiri Factory
6-8 p.m. — Daiquiri Factory — $35 — Create a masterpiece painting a delightful baby goat while enjoying drinks and laughter.
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R.A.P. Ferreira Live Performance
6-9 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — $19.84 — Experience R.A.P. Ferreira in person with very special guests delivering a night of unique and captivating music.
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Dave Helmer Band with Special Guests
7-10 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — $15.88 — Enjoy an evening of live music featuring Dave Helmer Band alongside CAMP REGRET, THE VALUE OF HUMAN LIFE, and WESTERN GRIP.
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Indie Sleaze Dance Party
8-11:59 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — Free entry — Dance the night away at the Indie Sleaze Dance Party with great tunes and a vibrant atmosphere.
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