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Saturday, April 26th, 2025
Good morning, Davenport. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Honor Flight of the QC volunteers are preparing for a veteran flight on Tuesday, May 13 — they are planning a special salute for fallen veteran Michael Tessendorf, whose flag will be the first item off the plane and returned to his family. A soldier will carefully carry the flag through the crowd during the airport Welcome Home event. Quad Cities Business Journal
- ➤ Community Home Partners hosted a groundbreaking ceremony last Friday for a new veterans housing project that will provide 25 tiny homes for men and women who served the country to ease the affordable housing crisis in the Quad Cities+ construction will start in July and is expected to take about a year. KWQC
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police responded at 12:45 p.m. Friday at a Hy-Vee in Moline after staff received a bomb threat that demanded Apple gift cards—evacuating the store for 30 minutes as investigators examine the case as swatting. KWQC
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Last Picture House has reopened its rooftop as an outdoor cinema and lounge above 325 E. 2nd St.—it offers views of the Mississippi River and downtown. The venue is open every day until mid-fall and will start ticketed film screenings at sundown on May 1 with sold-out Star Wars showings through May 3. Quad Cities Business Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Andre "Andy" Holten (86), a Holocaust survivor whose parents died in Auschwitz and Birkenau, visited Forest Grove Elementary in Bettendorf on April 24th to share his personal story with sixth-graders who are writing a graphic novel about his life (Holocaust Remembrance Day). The Dispatch Argus
- ➤ Augustana College and Palmer College of Chiropractic have partnered to launch a new dual-degree program this fall that lets students earn a BA in kinesiology and a Doctor of Chiropractic degree in an accelerated path. The program will save about one year compared to traditional paths—Augustana leads recruitment while Palmer advises on clinical integration. KWQC
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The FDA recalled over 170,000 bottles of Martinelli’s apple juice because it might be contaminated with patulin that can cause nausea and vomiting—10-ounce bottles with a best by date of Dec. 5 sold in 28 states including Iowa are affected by the recall that began in March and is still ongoing. OurQuadCities
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Black Violin: Full Circle Tour
6-10 p.m. — Capitol Theatre — Tickets required — Experience a unique blend of classical music and hip-hop from the GRAMMY-nominated duo.
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Family Paint Party
11 AM – 1 PM — City Loafers — All ages welcome — Enjoy a creative day of painting with friends and family at this organized art event.
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