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Davenport
Tuesday, May 19th, 2026
Good morning, Davenport. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Rotary Club of Bettendorf will host the 20th annual Lobsterfest on June 12 from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Waterfront Convention Center, where guests can enjoy a set menu + live auction to benefit local nonprofits including Family Resources. KWQC
- ➤ Bishop Hill will host its 17th annual Honor Flight Benefit on Saturday, June 13 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Filling Station Restaurant (303 N. Bishop Hill Street), raising funds to support veteran trips to Washington, D.C. and the Honor Flight of the Quad Cities. KWQC
- ➤ Matthew Dosland, a CPC Logistics driver for John Deere, was inducted into the National Private Truck Council’s Driver Hall of Fame. He has driven for 27 years and over 3 million miles without a preventable accident and trains new drivers to stay safe on the road — a milestone honoring his record. KWQC
- ➤ Hy-Vee will offer a free breakfast for veterans and active-duty service members this Wednesday from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. at stores with hot food service (featuring eggs, biscuits and gravy and hashbrowns). KWQC
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Union leaders and Arconic reached a tentative three-year contract that will give wage increases to workers at Davenport Works and other sites. Informational meetings will be held on Thursday, May 21 at the union hall (880 Devil’s Glen Road) for members to review the proposal before voting. Quad Cities Business Journal
- ➤ InConvenience Inc got a $9,190 grant from the Iowa Department of Agriculture to add an island cooler with Iowa-grown items at Gas Spot - 303 W. Locust St. The cooler will include products from Country View Dairy and Field Day Brewing and is expected to debut within 12 months. KWQC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Iowa law enforcement teamed with the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau to boost seatbelt checks that started Monday and will run until May 31. The campaign seeks to reduce traffic injuries by reminding drivers to buckle up. KWQC
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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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Dinosaur Adventure
Time TBA — RiverCenter — Ticket required — Discover lifelike, moving dinosaurs in an exciting exhibit for the whole family.
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Late Night with Maggie
10:00 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — Free entry — Enjoy a variety show filled with fun and entertainment in Davenport.
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Painting Party
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Kelso's Corner — $35 per person — Unleash your inner artist while enjoying drinks and creating your own masterpiece.
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