Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 21st of April.
Good morning, Davenport.
🏘️ Community
Four Quad-City advocacy groups are launching Civic Conversations, a free series of community forums on news topics starting Friday, May 9 from 8 to 9 a.m. at Scott Community College Urban Campus, 101 W.
3rd St.—featuring local journalists discussing today’s journalism—to offer the public a space to engage in thoughtful dialogue.
💼 Business
AFP Quad Cities will host the annual Success in Fundraising conference on May 1 at Modern Woodmen Park in Davenport.
The event — themed 'From Seed to Success: Growing Connections in Fundraising' — will offer sessions for fundraisers at all career stages and end with keynote Courtney Thomas urging deeper donor ties.
TV star Mike Wolfe announced that his Antique Archaeology store in Nashville will close on April 27 after nearly 15 years, but the LeClaire store will continue to operate.
He will welcome visitors on April 26 from 11 a.m.—4 p.m., sharing the next step in his evolving business.
🎓 Education
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges will host a free healthcare simulation at 1 p.m. on April 30 at the Scott Community College Health Sciences Building in Bettendorf.
The event will show how teams work together in patient care — from emergency response to diagnosis and treatment.
🏛️ Government
At a joint civil rights commission and city council meeting, Ald.
Tim Kelly said that a 2023 investigation into a racial slur remark by former Alderman Robby Ortiz was swept under the rug after Ortiz lost the election. City officials held sensitivity training—yet no formal report was released—prompting Kelly to call for public acknowledgment to address the issue.
🎉 Davenport Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Tuesday Night Trivia
7-9 p.m. — Rubys Beers, Bikes, Brats — Free entry — Engage in a fun-filled night of trivia with friends and fellow locals.
Test Movie Night
5-10 p.m. — The Last Picture House — Free entry — Enjoy a chill night watching a variety of movies with friends and family.
Great Lakes Loons vs. Quad Cities River Bandits
7:05 p.m. — Modern Woodmen Park — Ticket prices vary — Cheer on the local teams in this exciting Minor League Baseball matchup.
Kentucky Derby Bash
3-7 p.m. — Me & Billy — $35 general admission — Celebrate the Kentucky Derby with classic cocktails and Southern snacks while enjoying the race festivities.
Chit-Chat Night: Passion Projects
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Figge Art Museum — Free entry — Experience a dynamic night of 4-minute presentations on diverse passion projects.
Tropicalismo Apache
6:45-8:15 p.m. — Rhythm City Casino Resort — Ticket prices vary — Experience an evening of vibrant music while supporting a cause of your choice.
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