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Saturday, May 17th, 2025
Good morning, Davenport. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On May 16, Rock Island Arsenal held its Armed Forces Day celebration, starting at noon and opening a keg tapping at 4 p.m.—festivities ended by 10 p.m. Today the site hosts the Run the Rock 5K and 10K at 8:45 a.m. around historic Quarters 1 on Gillespie Drive, and anyone over 18 must show valid photo ID. KWQC
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Prosecutors on the seventh day of testimony in the trial of Adriana Blake focused on physical evidence from a 2024 double homicide in Davenport as the case continues. The Dispatch Argus
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 2025 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage will travel through eastern Iowa from May 21st to 23rd as it moves on a route from Indianapolis to Los Angeles, stopping in Burlington + Mount Pleasant + Washington + Riverside + Iowa City + Davenport with the final event at St. Anthony Catholic Church. All events are open to the public for community prayer and reflection. OurQuadCities
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Steve Ahrens was named the new executive director of the Davenport Schools Foundation effective May 1 and he brings over 25 years of government and nonprofit experience (including service on the Davenport City Council) to support local schools and students. He also works at Common Chord (as director of strategic initiatives) and holds degrees from St. Ambrose. Quad Cities Business Journal
- ➤ Leaders from St. Ambrose University and Mount Mercy University told a Cedar Rapids Rotary Club on May 5 that the schools will merge—St. Ambrose will become the parent school in June and get U.S. Department of Education approval in 2026. Amy Novak will lead the new institution as Todd Olson retires, and the merger is expected to serve 4,100 students with annual savings between $3 million and $5 million three to five years later. Quad Cities Business Journal
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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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Patio Paint Party
6-8 p.m. — Armored Gardens — $35 per person — Enjoy painting on the patio with friends while sipping your favorite beer and creating a masterpiece.
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Senior Adult Prom
5-8:30 p.m. — Golden Leaf Banquet Center — Ticketed event with dinner included — Revel in nostalgia with a night of dancing, food, and community fun themed 'A Starry Night'.
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Family Paint Party
11 AM – 1 PM — City Loafers — Supplies included — A fun-filled painting session for families and all ages led by an expert host.
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