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Davenport
Wednesday, May 13th, 2026
Good morning, Davenport. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Pools across the Quad Cities will open for the summer season on Saturday, May 23 at noon at local sites. Moline’s Riverside Riverslide, Bettendorf’s YMCA Waterpark at The Landing, and Rock Island's Whitewater Junction will offer varied hours, ticket costs, and age rules for safe visits. KWQC
- ➤ Local law enforcement officers from Davenport and Bettendorf ran a four-and-a-half-mile torch relay Tuesday morning along the river to raise funds for Special Olympics. The event continues a 30-year tradition supporting athletes with disabilities. KWQC
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Inked Ivy Co., a tattoo and art studio, will hold its grand opening celebration in Davenport on Saturday, May 16. The Dispatch Argus
- ➤ Inked Ivy Co., a tattoo and art studio, will host its grand opening on Saturday, May 16 in Davenport. The new space is set to welcome customers with creative art and tattoo services. The Quad City Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Davenport School District will demolish two WWI-era buildings (one with national registry potential) as part of facility updates. The demolition is scheduled to proceed soon amid plans to modernize the campus. The Quad City Times
- ➤ Davenport Schools announced that new Brady Street sports facilities will be upgraded this summer with a field house and baseball field for Central High athletes (preview available). The Dispatch Argus
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Army officials will add over 100 jobs at the Rock Island Arsenal in coming months after 175 positions were cut with little notice, and lawmakers will closely monitor future decisions to ensure workers have enough time to choose their next steps & secure their employment. KWQC
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Sharon Smith, longtime CEO of the Quad City Area REALTORS, will retire effective Friday, June 19. The board has chosen Julie Lide (from Missouri) to lead the Bettendorf group after her 13-year tenure. Quad Cities Business Journal
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Back to the Scene: Emo Night
7-10 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — $13.22 — Celebrate the nostalgia of emo music with a night filled with the best tunes of the genre.
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Comedy Night with Dave Losso and Friends
6-10 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — $15.88 — Enjoy a night of laughs featuring comedy from Dave Losso and a stellar lineup of performers.
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Paint Party at Daiquiri Factory
6-8 p.m. — Daiquiri Factory — $35 registration — Paint a vibrant Lisa Frank inspired dolphin while enjoying drinks and great company.
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Patio Paint Party at Armored Gardens
6-8 p.m. — Armored Gardens — $35 per person — Enjoy a relaxing evening painting with friends while sipping your favorite drink.
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Earth Tongue with Pink Fuzz
6-9 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — $15.88 — Experience the heavy psych rock vibes of Earth Tongue alongside special guests Pink Fuzz.
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Workplace Conflict Management Training
8 AM – 4 PM — Regus — Check with organizers — Enhance your workplace communication and conflict resolution skills in this intensive one-day workshop.
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PMP Certification Exam Prep Bootcamp
9 AM - 5 PM — Regus, Davenport, IA — $ — Engage in a comprehensive and interactive bootcamp designed to ensure PMP exam success with expert guidance.
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When It Was Fun Live: R&B/Hip Hop Experience
7-11:30 p.m. — Common Chord | Home of the Redstone Room — Tickets available — Enjoy a nostalgic journey through R&B and Hip Hop with trivia, karaoke, and dance challenges.
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Noah Richardson Live Concert
6-9 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — $15.88 — Experience an intimate performance by alt singer-songwriter Noah Richardson with special guests Sunday Driver and Breakfast By Myself.
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Riverdance 30: The New Generation
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Adler Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Immerse yourself in a rejuvenated classic with innovative choreography and stunning visual effects.
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