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Davenport
Thursday, May 29th, 2025
Good morning, Davenport. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday afternoon, 60 soldiers from Delta Company held an emotional send-off at Davenport Armory as family members and community supporters hugged them before they boarded buses for deployment in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. Davenport Police escorted the buses at 6:30 p.m.—a step that preceded a 21-day training in Louisiana to gear up the troops for the mission. KWQC
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Adriana Blake testified in Scott County Court on Wednesday in her murder case—she admitted taking a DVR from Brian Goodwin’s home on Devon Braet’s direction and said Braet controlled her cell phone—and said she was too afraid to call police about the January fire deaths of Goodwin and Amy Smith. OurQuadCities
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Augustana College held its first Prison Education Program graduation on Tuesday at East Moline Correctional Center where four students earned their bachelor's degrees in American studies or communication studies — the ceremony featured speeches and a luncheon to celebrate their success. The Dispatch Argus
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Litigation following the partial collapse of The Davenport in 2023 remains pending as about 40 short-form petitions were filed by residents and business owners. The city updated its building codes and rent abatement rules to address safety issues—changes intended to prevent similar incidents in the future—and these actions continue to shape recovery two years later. The Dispatch Argus
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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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Paint Party at M Lounge
6-9 p.m. — M Lounge — $35 per person — Enjoy a guided painting session with friends while sipping your favorite drinks.
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Second Saturday Flea Market
1-4 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — Free entry — Discover unique finds from local vendors while enjoying drink specials and a vibrant community atmosphere.
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Paint Party at Front Street Brewery & Taproom
6-8 p.m. — Front Street Brewery & Taproom — $35 per person — Unleash your creativity while sipping beer and painting your own masterpiece.
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Paint Nite at Great River Brewery
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Great River Brewery — Cost included — Unleash creativity with a guided painting session featuring a chickadee and cherry blossoms.
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ACOTAR Paint Party at Frick's Tap
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Frick's Tap — $35 per person — Unleash your creativity with a guided painting session inspired by A Court of Thorns and Roses.
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Willard Wilcox Live Performance
9:30 PM — Kilkenny's Pub — Tickets available — Experience live music from Willard Wilcox in a vibrant local pub setting.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.
~ Soren Kierkegaard
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