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Friday, May 9th, 2025
Good morning, Davenport. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Esther Joy King and Jenny Halupnik announced that YouthHope centers from Moline and Rock Island are adding a youth center in the Davenport West End to support at-risk children—officials note a child born there has a 15% shorter lifespan than one born in Bettendorf. The new center will offer shuttle runs, creative outlets and a food pantry, and community support is still needed. KWQC
- ➤ The Arc of the Quad Cities Area is hosting a food drive in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr that runs from May 7th through May 20th, with donation boxes placed at Hy-Vee locations, libraries, and other community sites. The drive supports food security and offers people with disabilities a chance to help & to gain hands-on experience in serving local pantries. OurQuadCities
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Davenport man was arrested after depositing several stolen cell phones into an ecoATM at NorthPark Mall (12:22 p.m., May 4) for cash; he admitted taking phones during a Verizon robbery and is charged with felony second-degree theft, released on a $5,000 bond (preliminary hearing set for May 23). OurQuadCities
- ➤ On Tuesday, a Davenport man—Zachariah Ross—received nine years in federal prison with a four-year supervised release and a Los Angeles man—Cristian Inostros-Aquino—received over six years with a four-year supervised release for their alleged conspiracy to ship thousands of fentanyl pills to the Quad Cities between 2022 and 2023 after a search of Ross’s home found loaded firearms. KWQC
- ➤ Two men were sentenced to federal prison for trafficking thousands of fentanyl pills in the Quad-Cities. The Dispatch Argus
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Country Music Hall of Famer John Anderson will perform an acoustic show at the Adler Theatre on Oct. 10 and tickets start at $39 — available online and at the Adler Theatre Box Office — as they go on sale at 10 a.m. today. Quad Cities Business Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Davenport Mayor Mike Matson will present his State of the City address at noon on Thursday, June 5 at Rhythm City Casino Resort in north Davenport. The public event will highlight city accomplishments + upcoming projects and requires registration by Wednesday, May 28. Quad Cities Business Journal
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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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