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Davenport
Saturday, May 31st, 2025
Good morning, Davenport. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Davenport officially opened Emerson Place Alley on Thursday afternoon as part of the downtown master plan—upgrading the alley between Iowa Street and Perry Street with iron gates and overhead hanging lights to honor its Motor Row and Bucktown roots. Local officials said a $180,000 investment funded the locally made project. KWQC
- ➤ King’s Harvest No Kill Shelter had a malfunction in its air-conditioning while setting up for summer heat, leaving cats and staff without cool air although dogs got some relief from one donated unit. The shelter still needs donations of $1,800—donations to complete repairs and support foster and adoption programs for its animals. KWQC
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ TV6 Investigates obtained a report showing police chased owner Andrew Wold on June 6 for his cellphones after the downtown building collapsed in 2023 that killed three people—no criminal charges were filed despite interviews with city officials about the incident. TV6 Investigates will provide live coverage today at 8:30 p.m. on streaming and news platforms as the review of the report continues. KWQC
- ➤ After closing arguments wrapped up + the jury began deliberations on charges against Adriana Blake for the 2024 shooting deaths of Brian Goodwin and Amy Smith. The Dispatch Argus
- ➤ Christopher Behal was sentenced on Friday to life in prison without parole—with an additional two-year penalty for domestic abuse assault—after a Scott County jury convicted him of first-degree murder in the 2024 killing of Taylor Escontrias at her Park View apartment. The Dispatch Argus
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 161 soldiers from Iowa National Guard units in Davenport set off to the Middle East for Operation Inherent Resolve during two ceremonies held earlier this week—an effort that supports ongoing military operations. They left to join a deployment meant to further U.S. military objectives in the region. The Dispatch Argus
- ➤ Community members gathered at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds to send off 101 Iowa National Guard troops who were deployed to the Middle East on Thursday. A separate ceremony at the Davenport Armory on Wednesday saw 60 soldiers prepare to work with coalition partners in Operation Inherent Resolve. 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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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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~ Franklin D. Roosevelt
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