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Davenport
Thursday, May 1st, 2025
Good morning, Davenport. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents across the Quad Cities are invited to drop non-perishable food items next to their mailboxes for the 33rd annual Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on Saturday, May 10. Local letter carriers and community volunteers will collect donations to support food pantries as summer demand rises. OurQuadCities
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ On April 28th, ABI announced the nominees for the 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Iowa contest, with three local products from Muscatine, Bettendorf and Davenport among dozens of entries. Public voting is open until May 7th and the winner will be announced at ABI’s conference in Council Bluffs from June 10—12. Quad Cities Business Journal
- ➤ Mike and Kristin Gonzales started Gigi and Max as a home sewing hobby in 2014 and grew it into an online children's clothing boutique housed in a 6000 square foot warehouse in Bettendorf—offering stylish and comfortable apparel for kids. The business designs clothes for newborns to size eight using soft bamboo fabric—shipping orders to retailers across the country. The Dispatch Argus
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Crime Stoppers of the Quad Cities is asking local residents for help catching two fugitives—Naytion Owens, wanted in Rock Island County for not showing up in court on a weapon charge and for probation issues, and Michael Welker, wanted by Iowa DOC for escaping custody and burglary—and urges anyone with tips to call 3097629500. OurQuadCities
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Maddi Lang, a 15-year-old student at Davenport North High School, attended the Student Success Symposium at Davenport RiverCenter on April 29—she tried welding pipes at a demonstration hosted by Local Union 25 Plumbers and Pipefitters—and joined over 100 area students to explore different career options. Quad Cities Business Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Brad Schultz, 21, from Indianola was named the first recipient of the 2025 Steve Batterson Memorial Scholarship at Modern Woodmen Park on Wednesday morning, April 30. The scholarship program by the Quad Cities River Bandits and The Daily Iowan honors the legacy of local sports writer Steve Batterson. Quad Cities Business Journal
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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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Little Feat Live Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Capitol Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the timeless sound of Little Feat, a true survivor of American rock music since 1969.
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Sunderbruch B&B Trail Races
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Sunderbruch Park — Entry Fee $30 — Celebrate trail running with fun, good company, and tasty bacon and beer.
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Epic Zombie Survival Scavenger Hunt
2-4 p.m. — 115 E 3rd St, Davenport, IA — Team ticket required — Dive into a thrilling scavenger hunt and survive the virtual zombie apocalypse.
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Paint Nite at Great River Brewery
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Great River Brewery — Supplies included — Unleash your creativity with a guided painting experience featuring a stunning waterfall masterpiece.
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