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Tuesday, May 13th, 2025
Good morning, Davenport. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A local entrepreneur opened Brows & Beauty, a new threading and beauty service in Davenport and faced many challenges from designing the space to winning customer trust—helped by strong family support. The business will offer new treatments soon. The Quad City Times
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Davenport police responded early Monday before 3:15 a.m. to a domestic disturbance on Jersey Ridge Road and discharged their firearms at an armed subject, with the injured person taken to a Quad Cities hospital while the officers involved have been placed on critical-incident leave and a joint investigation by the Iowa Department of Criminal Investigation and Scott County Sheriff’s Office is underway. OurQuadCities
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The City of Davenport and Common Chord announced that the Big 9 Summer Concert Series will begin May 31 at Quinlan Court with the Karli Bunn Quintet performing from 6—8 p.m. The series will offer various musical styles at downtown hotspots and riverfront parks along nine miles of the Mississippi riverfront where food vendors will be present. Quad Cities Business Journal
- ➤ Rock musician Burton Cummings of The Guess Who will perform live at Rhythm City Casino at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 12 at 7077 Elmore Ave. in Davenport—tickets are available online or at the Market Gift Shop inside the venue. OurQuadCities
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Schools in the Quad Cities celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week with events such as a marigold giveaway at Hayes Elementary—held on May 6—and teachers dressing like students at Moline High on May 7. A bus driver appreciation event at Davenport’s new district bus barn—highlighting community support—added to the week of educator recognition. The Quad City Times
- ➤ On Monday, Davenport seniors from the local school district received $106,300 in scholarships—58 awards aim to support students' post-secondary studies. Cohen Callaway of Davenport North received the $20,000 Kathryn Bell Tate Scholarship to help cover his college costs. KWQC
- ➤ Quad-Cities schools celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week with events and social media posts that thanked teachers. Hayes Elementary in Davenport gave marigold flowers to teachers—while Davenport schools hosted a bus driver event and other districts held fun contests and student video tributes. The Dispatch Argus
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ KWQC updated its weekly traffic alert list for Iowa and Illinois covering several local projects in Davenport, including the ongoing East Locust bridge rehabilitation and widening on Northwest Blvd. Drivers should expect detours and lane closures as local crews work to improve road conditions—plans may change as construction continues. KWQC
- ➤ Local leaders are holding a press conference this morning to discuss the Rock Island Arsenal after a Defense Secretary memo called for major restructuring and job cuts—this may affect more than 6,000 base workers. Union leaders say 400 jobs could be cut immediately and Iowa and Illinois congressional delegations have urged the military to keep the base’s key role in national security in mind—news that could impact the local economy. KWQC
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ World champion Michael Nunn trains Tawfiq Mohammadi at Stunning's Boxing Club in Davenport. The session—aimed at boosting Mohammadi's boxing skills—offers local fans a firsthand look at elite training. 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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