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Davenport
Saturday, April 11th, 2026
Good morning, Davenport. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Agencies in the Quad Cities moved 93 people from homeless shelters to permanent housing through Project NOW and Humility Homes this winter. The Quad City Times
- ➤ At Truman Elementary School on Wednesday, a student was surprised during class when his father returned from a deployment in Syria and embraced him (classmates and teachers cheered as his mother later shared the heartwarming video). KWQC
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Education reporter Cesar Toscano launches his first column (celebrating National Poetry Month) by highlighting a local high school poet; he will feature three more student poets later this month. The Quad City Times
- ➤ Education Reporter Cesar Toscano launches a four-part column series for National Poetry Month, featuring a local high school student poet in the first installment. His work highlights local talent and celebrates student creativity. The Dispatch Argus
- ➤ Students from five area high schools competed Friday morning at Bettendorf High School in an annual trebuchet contest (hosted by the Quad City Engineering and Science Council) where they launched eggs at targets to win a $1,000 scholarship and a traveling trophy. KWQC
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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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Barely Civil with Known Moons and In Shining Armor
6-9 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — $13.22 — Experience a night of alternative-indie rock with Milwaukee's Known Moons and special guests Barely Civil and In Shining Armor.
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Beetlejuice: The Musical
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Adler Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the whimsical and eerie tale of Lydia Deetz as she encounters a demon with a flair for stripes.
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