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Davenport
Friday, May 30th, 2025
Good morning, Davenport. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 30th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A few dozen residents gathered Wednesday, May 28 for a vigil at 324 Main St. — the site of a deadly collapse two years ago that killed three men — to mark the anniversary and call for accountability over unsafe living conditions. The Dispatch Argus
- ➤ The inaugural Mississippi Valley Dragon Boat Festival is planned for Saturday, Sept. 20 at West Lake in Davenport—hosted by the Cancer Support Community Iowa and NW Illinois at Gilda’s Club—and will feature dragon boat races to support cancer survivors. Quad Cities Business Journal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Closing arguments began Thursday morning in the trial of Adriana Blake—charged with two counts of first-degree murder and robbery in the deaths of Brian Goodwin and Amy Smith on Jan. 14. KWQC
- ➤ Larry Leroy Knotts Jr, a 61-year-old Burlington man, was sentenced to 17 years in federal prison after selling about 125 grams of meth to a confidential source between November and December 2023—he will serve a five-year term of supervised release after his prison sentence. KWQC
- ➤ On May 12, Davenport Police requested help from the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation and the Scott County Sheriff’s Office after officers responded at 3:13 a.m. to a domestic disturbance on Jersey Ridge Road where gunshots were heard from inside a home, and 26-year-old Davionce Lackey fired her handgun, prompting officers to return fire; Lackey was treated for her injuries and later released while the two veteran officers are on critical-incident leave pending an investigation. OurQuadCities
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ NDIA Iowa-Illinois chapter will host its 16th Annual Midwest Government Contracting Symposium on Tuesday, June 3 and Wednesday, June 4 at the Vibrant Arena at the Mark in Moline—focusing on how global events affect Defense Department strategies and offering networking and contracting insights—and registration remains open. Quad Cities Business Journal
- ➤ Davenport announced that local groups stepped in to fund eight AmeriCorps positions when federal grants were cut—providing $920,000 to keep five full-time and three seasonal staff for summer camp programs. The funding will allow the staff to complete their service commitments this summer and support local education programs. KWQC
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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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When It Was Fun Live
7-11 p.m. — Common Chord | Home of the Redstone Room — Tickets available — Experience a nostalgic journey through 90s and early 2000s R&B and Hip Hop with trivia, dance challenges, and karaoke.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The greatest good you can do for another is not just to share your riches but to reveal to him his own.
~ Benjamin Disraeli
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