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Davenport
Saturday, April 12th, 2025
Good morning, Davenport. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Snowboard is a 3-year-old coonhound known for his adventure-loving and gentle nature who has been fostered and is now looking for a permanent home. He gets along well with children and other dogs - interested adopters should call It Takes A Village at 563-261-9176. The Quad City Times
- ➤ The Empowering Abilities 2025 HANDS Auxiliary Golf Outing will take place on Monday, June 2 at Davenport Country Club to raise money for programs that help people with disabilities. Registration is open for golfers and teams with a deadline of May 23 (local businesses can sponsor and volunteers are welcome). Quad Cities Business Journal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Tehrrence Burrage, a 44 year old man from Davenport, was arrested on April 10 for threatening a woman with a Moltov cocktail on October 28, 2024—he faces charges of criminal mischief, threat with an explosive device, extortion and first degree harassment—he is held on a $5,000 bond with a preliminary hearing set for April 18. OurQuadCities
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Bettendorf school board passed a $42 million bond resolution for renovations at the local middle school. Most of the funds will cover a new addition — and structural demolitions at the school. The Dispatch Argus
- ➤ High school students competed on Friday at Bettendorf High School in the annual trebuchet challenge organized by the Quad Cities Engineering and Science Council—students launched eggs at different targets and measured distance while 19 teams vied for the top score. The event also featured a cardboard boat regatta and a battle of the bridges, where the overall winner will earn a $1,000 scholarship. OurQuadCities
- ➤ A group of high school and college students showcased their culinary skills Friday at the Scott Community College Culinary Center in Davenport—preparing globally inspired dishes and building teamwork. Instructor Reese McRae said the event taught basic food preparation, cooking techniques and safety practices to enhance students' skills for their future careers. KWQC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Davenport City Council upheld a historic preservation commission's decision to deny a homeowner's request to install sliding glass doors at 418 W. Seventh St. in the Hamburg Historic District — the case is heading to court with potential daily fines of up to $1,000 if the violation continues. The council also approved spending nearly $1 million in ARPA interest funds by adding $70,000 for the Center for Active Seniors and issuing $28,385,000 in bonds at a 4.62% rate to fund city improvements. The Dispatch Argus
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Quad City Storm lost 3-1 to Peoria in game two of the playoffs on April 11—ending their season. KWQC
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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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Project Management Techniques Certification
9 AM – 5 PM — Regus, Davenport, IA — Contact for pricing — Gain essential project management skills in a comprehensive one-day training session.
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Har Mar Superstar Live Performance
2-4 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — $26.45 — Experience the unique sounds of Har Mar Superstar with special guests at this vibrant live event.
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Bella Moss Live with Sophia Corinne & Joe Bacon
6-10 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — $15.88 — Experience the soothing melodies of Bella Moss along with special guests Sophia Corinne and Joe Bacon.
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