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Tuesday, May 6th, 2025
Good morning, Davenport. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 6th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, Mark and Ellen Willman celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in Davenport when their children organized a surprise party at Dairy Freez—recalling the spot where Mark once proposed—and then drove to the Fairmount Cemetery mausoleum to enjoy the view. The Dispatch Argus
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A jury in Davenport convicted Wade Gittings of manslaughter on Monday—deliberations began Friday—after he was accused of killing his brother. The Quad City Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ International students at Iowa colleges faced a time of fear as 13 of 40 contacted institutions reported changes to their study records and some had their visas revoked—most issues were later fixed but many students remain scared and are missing classes or leaving campus. The changes have left students and school officials worried about both academic progress and future enrollment. The Gazette
- ➤ The Davenport Community School District is gathering feedback from students, parents, and local partners to shape its new Portrait of a Graduate plan — a program designed to ensure students gain skills that will help them in school and later in the workforce. Surveys will go live on the district website in the coming weeks, and the school board will vote on the plan at the end of May. KWQC
- ➤ Dozens of post-secondary students in the Quad Cities received scholarship help from the Quad Cities Community Foundation that awarded $754,894—the largest award total in its 60-year history. Of the 79 scholarships, more than half were renewable to offer ongoing support during the students' academic careers. OurQuadCities
- ➤ A grand opening ceremony for the new Regional Innovation Center in Eldridge is scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday, May 9 at 2205 S.1st St. The 84,000-square-foot facility cost $18.7 million — with more than $12 million from North Scott Community School District — and will offer hands-on STEM training to over 9,000 students. Quad Cities Business Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Alleman senior Nicholas Patrick remains undefeated in high school tennis with 100 wins and no losses after a Monday win over Galesburg—he dropped only one set all season and will join the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the fall. KWQC
- ➤ The Quad Cities River Bandits will host a free home game against the Dayton Dragons on May 13 at 6:30 p.m. Fans will pick up tickets at Modern Woodmen Park from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the park will unveil new amusement rides — including a Ferris Wheel. 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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