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Sunday, May 4th, 2025
Good morning, Davenport. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 4th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hiney Heroes, a non-profit diaper bank in Rock Island, has joined other local banks in the World’s Largest Diaper Drive to collect over 2 million diapers in May to help families in need. Donations gathered at several sites in the Quad Cities will remain in our community to support groups such as the Salvation Army in Davenport. OurQuadCities
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Hisham Bravo Groover talked with Our Quad Cities News about Video Games in Concert with the Quad City Symphony Orchestra. He explained how the event will mix video game sounds and live music—giving local fans a new way to enjoy music. OurQuadCities
- ➤ At Davenport's Putnam Museum and Science Center, plans for 24 summer camps and new exhibits face uncertainty after a nearly $23k federal grant was cut two days after approval—similar cuts have hit museums in Des Moines, Waterloo, and Dubuque, raising fears of program reductions or closures. Local museum leaders say the loss of federal funds means remaining state and private grants will become even more competitive as they try to keep educational programs running. The Gazette
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Visit Quad Cities will unveil its refreshed website on Thursday, May 8 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at The Last Picture House (325 E. 2nd St.) in Davenport; the public is invited to review updated features and regional tourism information. OurQuadCities
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ More than 170 golfers will tee off on Monday morning at Crow Valley Golf Club in a tournament that funds local youth programs such as financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship. The event honors Jim Victor — a dedicated board member who helped launch the Free Enterprise Foundation — and supports Junior Achievement classes in our area schools. KWQC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sergeant Jennifer Dorsey, a founding member of the elite Illinois Army National Guard unit at Rock Island Arsenal (where she helped form the 6th Battalion, 54th Security Forces Assistance Brigade), is retiring after 23 years today. Her family continues its military tradition, with daughter Sgt. Lydia serving in the same unit and son Lincoln working as a loadmaster (in the Air National Guard). KWQC
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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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The Great Pages Circus
1-2:30 p.m. — Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds Speedway — $20 for adults, kids free with paid adult — Experience an exciting circus show with family-friendly entertainment.
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