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Wednesday, June 4th, 2025
Good morning, Davenport. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ This summer, a new pop-up restaurant named Café San Lorenzo will open at The Half Nelson’s patio in downtown Davenport’s Motor Row, bringing a taste of 1960s coastal Italy with a menu from Executive Chef Connor Larson—designed to offer a quick, authentic alfresco dining experience. Owner Matt Osborn said the venture follows a successful past seasonal tasting event and is set to run during The Half Nelson’s regular hours, with potential to expand based on demand. OurQuadCities
- ➤ A fire on Saturday nearly shut down Wallace’s Garden Center—a longtime Quad Cities business—but quick action from firefighters and local business owners helped secure the support needed, and the center will reopen today. KWQC
- ➤ Ann McGlynn of Tapestry Farms in Davenport has been named the recipient of the 2025 Robert D. Ray Iowa SHARES Humanitarian Award by the World Food Prize Foundation — honoring her work to boost sustainable food access in the Quad Cities. She will receive the award at the Iowa Hunger Summit on July 16 in Des Moines. OurQuadCities
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A water main break damaged 35th Street between Brady Street and Fair Avenue in Davenport Tuesday morning, leaving pooling water on the roadway and prompting KWQC to contact Iowa American Water + repair plans are expected soon. KWQC
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Dunn Brothers Coffee, a Minnesota-based chain with locations in Davenport and Bettendorf, launched a nationwide subscription service on May 23 that delivers freshly roasted coffee customized by roast level, grind, and delivery frequency. The service uses same-day shipping and works with local franchise partners + loyalty rewards members receive a 15% discount. Quad Cities Business Journal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A jury trial began Monday in Davenport for 39-year-old Sylvis Brandon Nelson, charged with first-degree murder in the killing of his girlfriend Cobrianda Anderson (the trial is expected to last 10 days). KWQC
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Putnam Museum announced plans during its Dino Days event to bring an adult Triceratops skeleton to Davenport for the Quad Cities community—a team will travel from Wyoming on Sunday, June 22 to start the excavation process. The skeleton will be installed in the museum in 2027 as the only full dinosaur skeleton in the state. OurQuadCities
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Jon Van Der Veer has launched Hy-Vee Health Exemplar Care, a direct primary care practice that uses a single monthly fee to let patients get care without extra costs. The model offers same-day and next-day appointments with wait times often under five minutes—helping workers and their families get care fast. Quad Cities Business Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Assumption girls soccer won 5—1 against Nevada in the state quarterfinals and advanced to the state semifinals. They will play Bishop Heelan today at 12:15 p.m. at Lied Recreational Field in Ames. KWQC
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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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Quad Cities Junior Golf Tournament
— Emeis Golf Course — Partner program event — Join junior golfers at the Birdie Point event for a day of competition at a premier course.
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