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Davenport
Sunday, April 26th, 2026
Good morning, Davenport. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 26th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Pilot refreshed its Walcott travel center with a complete curb-to-counter remodel & donated $10,000 to Durant Community School District to fund PK-12 Social Studies curriculum updates, officials said. The facility now offers enhanced amenities for travelers. KWQC
- ➤ Bettendorf will hold a community input event on May 6 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Forest Grove Park Shelter #1 (part of nearly 100 acres where less than 10% is used) to gather ideas for future park improvements. KWQC
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Cesar Toscano publishes his third column featuring Scott Community College student Alexis Willet as she celebrates National Poetry Month in the Quad Cities. The Dispatch Argus
- ➤ Education reporter Cesar Toscano features Scott Community College student Alexis Willet (celebrating National Poetry Month) today in the Quad-Cities, highlighting her creative work in local poetry. The Quad City Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bettendorf is asking residents to vote online for their favorite snowplow names from a list of the top 10 entries after nearly 100 submissions. The poll is open until May 4 & winners will be announced on Public Works Day at the public works annex on May 18. KWQC
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Iowa Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention has opened registration for the first annual Quad Cities Construction Hike for Hope to support mental health awareness in construction. The hike takes place on June 6 at Sunderbruch Park at 11 a.m., with options for team or individual entry. KWQC
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The River Bandits beat the Lugnuts 3-2 in 10 innings on Sunday, April 26 at a Davenport ballpark. The win was clinched in extra innings as the team walked it off against determined opposition. KWQC
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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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Sway Wild Live Concert
6-9 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — $21.17 — Experience the new sound of indie folk-rock duo Sway Wild with special guests.
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Adam Hood Live Performance
6-9 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — $19.84 — Experience the vibrant Southern music of Adam Hood with special guests in an intimate setting.
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Tommy Newport Live Performance
6-9 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — $26.45 — Experience the infectious indie anthems of British-American singer Tommy Newport live in Davenport.
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Chris Duarte Live Performance
7-11 p.m. — Bootleg Hill Honey Meads — Cost information TBA — Legendary blues punk guitarist Chris Duarte performs live with a special guest.
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Back to the Scene: Emo Night
7-10 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — $13.22 — Celebrate the nostalgia of emo music with a night filled with the best tunes of the genre.
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