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Davenport
Saturday, June 7th, 2025
Good morning, Davenport. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ World Relief Quad Cities lost $2 million in funding and is now relying on community support—Jen Osing said the agency is working closely with local groups to assist refugees and immigrant students affected by recent immigration policies. Teachers in the area are also providing transitional items and personal notes to help students adjust when families fear deportation forces sudden school departures. The Dispatch Argus
- ➤ Habitat for Humanity invites the public to attend the dedication of Habitat Home #141 today at 10 a.m. at 1436 W. 8th St. in Davenport—guests may tour the home after the ceremony and see that it is the third Davenport home built with federal funds from the American Rescue Plan Act. OurQuadCities
- ➤ Honor Flight of the Quad Cities will take off on September 16 when KWQC + Hy-Vee sponsor its 63rd flight to take veterans on a trip to see monuments in Washington D.C. Director Stephen Garrington said community support for the program has been strong over the years. KWQC
- ➤ Ann McGlynn, founder and executive director of Tapestry Farms, will receive the Robert D. Ray Iowa SHARES Humanitarian Award at the Iowa Hunger Summit on July 16—she is honored for turning unused land into essential food support that helps refugees and strengthens local food systems. Quad Cities Business Journal
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Guests at Hotel Blackhawk in Davenport evacuated the building Friday afternoon after smoke was seen in the stairwell and Davenport Fire Department crews arrived to assess the situation. KWQC
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On May 3, 2024, Edward McNanna (37) met with a woman at a Davenport hotel, tied her up with zip ties and duct tape, and choked and sexually assaulted her before leaving her in the bathtub (charged with second degree sexual abuse and first degree kidnapping). KWQC
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Danielle Colby—star of American Pickers—is opening the Ecdysiast Arts Museum at 322 Brady St. on Saturday, June 21; the museum will open its doors at 6 p.m., offer tours at 7 p.m., and host a show at 8 p.m. Ticket prices are $75 and visitors must be 21 or older. Quad Cities Business Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Davenport Mayor Mike Matson delivered his final State of the City address on June 5 at Rhythm City Casino Resort—saying Davenport is attracting more businesses, jobs, and national attention—calling it a riverfront gem that is improving local life for residents. Quad Cities Business Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Calamus-Wheatland freshman Carter Henning — who had his left leg amputated after a February snowmobile accident — will play in the Pro-Am at the John Deere Classic on July 2, earning the spot through a Lexus of the Quad Cities sponsorship. KWQC
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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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Voice Talent Appearance at Planet Funk Con
June 27-29 — RiverCenter — Ticket information available — Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Jem with comics, performances, games, and special guests.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Italo Calvino
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