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Davenport
Friday, May 1st, 2026
Good morning, Davenport. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Crime Stoppers of the QC will host a golf outing on May 18 at 1 p.m. at Pinnacle Country Club in Milan; teams of four can register for $400, which includes two carts, four swag bags and four dinners. KWQC
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ May events are expected to draw over 9,000 visitors to the Quad Cities, featuring NJCAA women’s and NAIA men’s golf championships (a farm business conference and wrestling duals are also scheduled). Organizers project a $4.8 million boost for the local economy. KWQC
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Davenport School Board approved renovations at Davenport North High School that will boost career and technology education this summer. The planned updates will begin after the board meeting today. The Quad City Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Illinois and Iowa departments of transportation are holding a public meeting on the U.S. 67 corridor project on May 20. The meeting runs from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Rock Island-Quad Cities — located at 226 17th St — and comments can be submitted online. KWQC
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Davenport ophthalmologists say monovision can help patients with near vision loss by using contacts, Lasik, or lens replacement for cataracts (a viable alternative to reading glasses). They advise consulting a specialist for the best treatment option. KWQC
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ High school sports featured contests on April 30. Riverdale won 6-1 over Rockridge in softball while United Township edged Sterling 11-8 in extras and Bettendorf topped Pewaukee 2-0 in girls soccer. KWQC
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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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Comedy Night with Dave Losso and Friends
6-10 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — $15.88 — Enjoy a night of laughs featuring comedy from Dave Losso and a stellar lineup of performers.
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Paint Party at Daiquiri Factory
6-8 p.m. — Daiquiri Factory — $35 registration — Paint a vibrant Lisa Frank inspired dolphin while enjoying drinks and great company.
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