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Wednesday, May 7th, 2025
Good morning, Davenport. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tickets are on sale for the 30th annual Taste on the River event, which will be hosted by the American Red Cross on June 11 at 6 p.m. at the Bend XPO Center in East Moline—local chefs will offer food samples and live plus silent auctions will help support disaster relief efforts. KWQC
- ➤ Quad Cities Bike to Work Week will run from May 12 to 18 and will offer free commuter breakfasts from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. on most days with extended hours until 10 a.m. on Friday, May 16—an effort to boost healthy living and a greener future at stops in Moline, Davenport, Bettendorf and Rock Island. Quad Cities Business Journal
- ➤ Organizers from the Quad Cities and the Quad Cities Bicycle Club are urging residents to swap cars for bikes during Bike to Work Week from May 12 to 16—free breakfasts will be offered at Bass Street Landing on May 12, the Government Bridge bike trail in Davenport on May 13 and May 15, Leach Park in Bettendorf on May 14, and Schwiebert Riverfront Park in Rock Island on May 16 with extended hours until 10 a.m. KWQC
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two men from Davenport were arrested on May 5 on charges of copper theft after officers spotted them near W. River Drive and S. Sturdevant Street; officials said Thomas Foley admitted being present during an April 23 incident at the Kingdom Hall—both men faced charges including theft, possession of burglary tools and controlled substances while Foley was released on a $6,300 bond and Robert Hylton III on a $5,300 bond with a preliminary hearing on May 23. OurQuadCities
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Machine Shed—7250 Northwest Blvd—is hosting 12-year-old artist Levi Folker for a live painting session and art sale at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 10. OurQuadCities
- ➤ Country singer John Anderson, a Country Music Hall of Fame inductee and Academy of Country Music Career Achievement Award winner, will perform his acoustic show at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10 at The Adler Theatre in Davenport—tickets go on sale Friday, May 9 starting at $39 available online or at the box office. OurQuadCities
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On April 28, the Davenport Community School District board met at 1702 N. Main St. to approve a new principal, with Ellen Weishaar set to lead Williams Middle effective July 1, and to confirm several appointments, contract additions, resignations, and retirements—moves that adjust staffing for classrooms, food services, and support roles across the district. The Quad City Times
- ➤ Lawmakers, local officials and WIU leaders met on Monday at the WIU Quad-Cities Campus to share how the Prepare for Illinois' Future program saved WIU students over $63,000 in test prep costs and nearly $8 million statewide. They urged state funding to continue so more students can afford exam fees for careers like nursing, accounting and cybersecurity—supporting our future workforce. The Dispatch Argus
- ➤ High school students from Pleasant Valley, Bettendorf and North Scott, with guidance from EAA Chapter 75 mentors, built a VANS RV-12iS airplane that was moved to Davenport Municipal Airport, where a Deere & Co. pilot will soon conduct test flights. The four-year project involved 103 students and 17 mentors to learn aviation, STEM and teamwork, and the plane — tail number N525PN — will be put up for sale after testing. KWQC
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ UnityPoint Health–Trinity began using the Ion endoluminal system — a robotic-assisted device that helps doctors perform minimally invasive lung biopsies to detect lung cancer earlier. Quad Cities Business Journal
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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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