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Davenport
Sunday, April 27th, 2025
Good morning, Davenport. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 27th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Humility Homes and Services will host 'Homelessness in the QC: An Immersion Experience' on Friday, May 2, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at its emergency shelter on W. 5th St. in Davenport—participants will walk common routes to access essential services, listen to firsthand accounts, and finish with a shared meal at Café on Vine. Registration is open until April 30. OurQuadCities
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Data from Quad Cities International Airport showed Allegiant's flights carried 27% more boarding passengers and 29% more disembarking passengers in March compared to last year, the largest gain among major airlines. Officials said seasonal flights and limited daily routes likely helped boost the numbers—further study will reveal more details. The Dispatch Argus
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ In March, Allegiant led a rise in travel at QC Airport as 8,825 passengers got on flights & 9,144 got off flights, which marked increases of 27% and 29% over last March. The data shows Allegiant outpaced all other airlines from the Quad Cities. The Quad City Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ WIU-QC leaders, faculty and students have petitioned Illinois lawmakers for $7.2 million in operational funds—money the campus has lacked since it opened in 2012—and the bill would support an Innovation Campus that aims to boost local workforce development. The Dispatch Argus
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, Davenport City Council voted to hire a firm to audit seven years of ballpark purchases at Modern Woodmen Park, to lower industrial wastewater discharge limits for industrial users beginning in 2028, and to approve a $271.9 million budget effective July 1 that funds operating and capital improvements — the council also approved contracts for local infrastructure repairs and a junior theatre renovation. The Dispatch Argus
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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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Paint Party at the Daiquiri Factory
6-8 p.m. — Daiquiri Factory — $35 per person — Enjoy a night of painting and sipping while creating your own masterpiece.
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