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Davenport
Monday, May 5th, 2025
Good morning, Davenport. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 5th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local businesses in the Quad-Cities are planning major events and milestones this week—Blain’s Farm & Fleet will hold two-day in-store events with giveaways on May 9 and 10, Scooter’s Coffee will offer free medium drinks to nurses on May 6, Window Depot of Eastern Iowa will open a new Davenport store at 8450 N Fairmount St, and a forum on AI in the workplace is scheduled for May 8. Pancheros celebrated 20 years on May 4, Saint Ambrose University’s LPN to RN program was ranked top in Iowa, and NAI Ruhl Commercial Company hosted its annual market report event on April 29. The Dispatch Argus
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A late motion was filed Friday by attorney Christopher A. Kragnes in the double murder case against Adriana Blake and Devon Braet, seeking to sever the defendants before jury selection begins today at Scott County Courthouse (they are accused of the January 15 homicides of Brian L. Goodwin and Amy M. Smith). The Quad City Times
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Real estate transactions in Rock Island and Henry County were reported on May 4 using MLS data, showing numbers of homes on market, average sale prices and high or low sale figures in areas like Rock Island, Moline and Davenport—this data helps gauge the local market trends. The Quad City Times
- ➤ Andrew Wold, owner of the collapsed Davenport apartment building, changed his name to Andrew Michael Langel — a change approved in Florida — and sold at least 25 properties since the 2023 collapse. Civil legal actions against him are still pending. The Dispatch Argus
- ➤ Andrew Wold, the owner of the building that collapsed in downtown Davenport in 2023, has changed his name to Andrew Michael Langel and sold many properties including 217 Brady St. — a consolidated lawsuit against him remains pending as he distances himself from the area. The Quad City Times
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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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