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Davenport
Monday, June 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Davenport. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 2nd of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Moline Regional Community Foundation awarded $2,500 checks to three nonprofits when Quad-Cities students presented them at the Junior Achievement Inspirational Center in Moline & the awards honor local service efforts. The Quad City Times
- ➤ Animal ambassadors from Incredible Bats will bring their interactive Animals Around the World presentation to LeClaire Community Library on Wednesday, June 11 at 6:00 p.m. — the event will let families see sugar gliders, a fennec fox, a hedgehog, snakes, and lizards up close. OurQuadCities
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Bettendorf Fire Department responded to a structure fire at Wallace’s Garden Center—located at 2605 Devils Glen Road in Bettendorf—on Saturday afternoon and contained the blaze with regional aid as heavy black smoke was seen across the Quad Cities and traffic detours were set up. OurQuadCities
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Quad Cities Chalk Art Fest brought colorful chalk art to Rock Island’s riverfront as artists were honored in a 4:30 p.m. awards ceremony on Sunday+ the free event offered music, food and hands-on activities for all ages. KWQC
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Davenport Central High School held its graduation ceremony Sunday, June 1 at Vibrant Arena at The Mark in Moline—where graduates and families celebrated the milestone. Superintendent T J. Schneckloth and class president Benie Toko addressed the crowd, marking the day with inspiring remarks. The Quad City Times
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Wildfire smoke from Canadian fires is affecting parts of Iowa today—air quality for sensitive groups may drop to unhealthy levels, the EPA warns. Forecasts say the smoke will spread east into northern Iowa and Minnesota over the next few days. OurQuadCities
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A real estate report showed that on June 1, 2025, active home sales in Rock Island and Henry counties included 173 transactions in Davenport at an average price of $215,174 and 91 in Bettendorf at an average price of $597,933—other local markets recorded a wide range in sale prices and market days. The data highlights varied sales activity across the Quad Cities area. The Quad City Times
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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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