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Davenport
Saturday, April 18th, 2026
Good morning, Davenport. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ NEST Café in Rock Island has served pay-what-you-can meals for four years and is busier than ever thanks to strong local support. The restaurant continues to meet growing community needs. The Dispatch Argus
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Sterzing’s Potato Chips from Burlington have advanced into Iowa's top 16 in the Coolest Thing Made in Iowa contest. Voters can cast their ballot every 24 hours from Friday through midnight Wednesday & the winner will be revealed on June 3. KWQC
- ➤ Here's the Scoop, a local ice cream shop in Davenport that serves homemade treats, was founded by former elementary teacher Chevelle Sampson in 2017. It continues to delight residents with its quality flavors. The Dispatch Argus
- ➤ Chevelle Sampson (a former elementary school teacher) opened Here's the Scoop in 2017 and now serves homemade ice cream treats to residents in Davenport. The Quad City Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ River Action will host its 27th annual Eddy Awards during the Fish & Fire celebration on Thursday, April 30 at the Quad Cities Waterfront Convention Center in downtown Bettendorf where seven leaders and organizations will be honored for their work on the Mississippi River. Quad Cities Business Journal
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ New job postings are available for Quad-Cities job seekers, offering a range of local career opportunities as employers update their listings. Interested individuals can review the postings for details on roles and application requirements. The Quad City Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Education reporter Cesar Toscano published his second of four columns for National Poetry Month, featuring Pleasant Valley senior Josephine Schurke. His column highlights local high school poetry and celebrates emerging talent in the Quad-Cities. The Dispatch Argus
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The state approved Manufacturing 4.0 Technology Investment grants for four Quad Cities manufacturers. Three of the companies are in Scott County (one is in Muscatine County). The Quad City Times
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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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Ringo Deathstarr Concert
6-9 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — $26.45 — Enjoy live performances by Ringo Deathstarr alongside special guests Shadingthesun and Blist Her.
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Quad City Stand-Up Comedy Featuring Zach Martina
8-10 p.m. — Front Street Brewery & Taproom — Free entry — Enjoy a night of laughs with headliner Zach Martina and talented comedians from the Midwest.
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Matt Corman with Ollie Joseph
6-9 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — $19.84 — Enjoy live performances from Matt Corman and special guest Ollie Joseph at this all-ages event.
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ZG Smith with Special Guests
6-10 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — $19.84 — Enjoy an evening of indie-folk music with ZG Smith and special guests Moe Reen and Madison Hughes.
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