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Davenport
Tuesday, May 5th, 2026
Good morning, Davenport. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Rebecca Arnold (a Rock Island native and public health practitioner) is named a 2026 Woman of Influence by the Quad Cities Regional Business Journal for her work in strengthening community health systems. Her career includes roles at Johns Hopkins, the Peace Corps and USAID. Quad Cities Business Journal
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ RIA Federal Credit Union (RIA) merged with Redbrand Credit Union on Friday, May 1, after receiving regulatory approvals following a vote in Bartonville. The merger will expand branch access with new locations in Bartonville and Pekin set for early 2027, while RIA remains the surviving legal entity. Quad Cities Business Journal
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in the Quad Cities jumped 33.7 cents in one week, now averaging $4.11 (up 56 cents from April) and may impact local driving costs. The Quad City Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ St. Ambrose University is renaming its Physician Assistant program to Physician Associate to align with modern healthcare roles. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a new law that takes effect July 1, supporting the update at the Center for Health Sciences Education at MercyOne Genesis in Davenport. Quad Cities Business Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mobile speed cabinets remain placed until May 11 at Davenport locations (6700 Division St, 5500 Pine St, 1500 East Locust St, and 5700 Northwest Blvd); the speed van will shift spots, starting today at 3300 West Locust St and moving to other spots through Friday. KWQC
- ➤ The House passed a $390 billion farm bill with a 224–200 vote, offering Iowa farmers new conservation updates & support for pork producers as the bill moves to the Senate. The legislation leaves out E-15, a measure expected to be revisited on May 13. KWQC
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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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Patio Paint Party at Armored Gardens
6-8 p.m. — Armored Gardens — $35 per person — Enjoy a relaxing evening painting with friends while sipping your favorite drink.
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Earth Tongue with Pink Fuzz
6-9 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — $15.88 — Experience the heavy psych rock vibes of Earth Tongue alongside special guests Pink Fuzz.
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Workplace Conflict Management Training
8 AM – 4 PM — Regus — Check with organizers — Enhance your workplace communication and conflict resolution skills in this intensive one-day workshop.
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