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Monday, May 12th, 2025
Good morning, Davenport. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 12th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ United Way of the Quad Cities partnered with letter carriers, the River Bend Food Bank, and volunteers to collect non-perishable food from residents along postal routes during a 'Stamp Out Hunger' event held Saturday—aiming to exceed last year's 163,000 meals that fed over 40,000 families—and highlighted a strong community effort. KWQC
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The QCBJ announced its second annual Women of Influence Awards with 11 honorees recognized for their leadership in local business, education, and community work. The awards gala will be held on May 29 from 5:30-8 p.m. at the downtown Bettendorf convention center — the event will include dinner, networking, and winners' remarks. Quad Cities Business Journal
- ➤ UnityPoint Health and Trinity announced their acquisition of the Ion endoluminal system for lung biopsies while Knilans’ Furniture in Davenport will host its 70th anniversary open house on May 15 from 4 to 7 p.m. — offering gift cards and store discounts — and Nikulski Financial has congratulated Ethan Good on earning his CFA charter. Other business updates include a Rock Island financial empowerment graduation held on May 5, Moline-Coal Valley School District earning its Innovative District designation at MSC 2025, and Royal Neighbors of America planning a 130th anniversary celebration on May 18. The Quad City Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Allison Haskill is a professor at Augustana College who guides future speech language pathologists and leads the MS-SLP program. She co-founded QC Closet2Closet— a non-profit that supplies new and gently-worn clothes to children in foster care and grew from helping 55 kids in its first year to over 1,300. Quad Cities Business Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ In DeWitt, Ukrainian families such as Liana Avetisian’s face the loss of legal protections when their humanitarian parole expires on May 22, which may force them to sell their home as they lose work permits. Local advocates are calling for an extension of protections and for a revised Heartland Visa—efforts that lawmakers will review next week. The Quad City Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Immigrant brothers Tawfiq, 17, and Hezbullah, 10, have been winning boxing titles at Stunning’s Boxing Club in Davenport after arriving from Afghanistan in 2022. They have earned belts, trophies and medals and will defend their titles next month in Des Moines—showing their hard work under coach Steve 'Stunning' Edwards. The Quad City Times
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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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One Year Anniversary Celebration
12-5 p.m. — 4617 Progress Dr — Free entry — Celebrate a milestone with music, food, raffles, and fun activities.
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Quad Cities Listening Club
7:30-9 p.m. — Awake Coffee Company — Free entry — Engage in lively discussions about the weekly podcast episode with fellow enthusiasts.
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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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Thursday Night Trivia
7-9 p.m. — Barrel House — Free entry — Test your knowledge and enjoy a fun evening of trivia with friends.
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Garage Band Friday Night
7-10 p.m. — Mississippi River Distilling Company — Enjoy delicious drinks and live music in an impromptu outdoor venue.
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