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Davenport
Monday, June 9th, 2025
Good morning, Davenport. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 9th of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Bar and grill owners in Davenport said a car crashed and rolled on its roof Sunday when turning from West Kimberly Road onto 60th Street — crews worked to flip the car while the owners urge a lower speed limit to prevent future accidents. KWQC
- ➤ The Department of Public Safety released portions of the investigative report on the May 28 collapse at 324 Main St in Davenport—omitting interview summaries and other key exhibits—and the move followed months of records requests that critics say leave vital details missing. The Dispatch Argus
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Taryn Edgin, a third-generation Deere worker, became president and director of community relations at the John Deere Foundation in early May—she will focus on boosting community giving and supporting employees amid ongoing economic challenges. Quad Cities Business Journal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police in Davenport arrested 18 year old Alyx R. Hinton of Minnesota—accused of first degree murder, two counts of attempted murder and two counts of intimidation with a dangerous weapon—after first responders found 28 year old Douglas C. Meier with gunshot wounds on the 1700 block of Gaines Street on Sunday; Meier died at Mercy One Genesis Hospital East Campus. KWQC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Litigation continues over The Davenport collapse that killed three people in 2023 and left many residents displaced, as about 40 new short-form petitions have been added to a consolidated lawsuit against several defendants. City officials have amended building codes and approved a rent abatement policy—measures aimed at boosting oversight and tenant protection in the wake of the collapse. The Quad City Times
- ➤ The Iowa Department of Public Safety released parts of a report on the May 28 collapse at 324 Main St. in Davenport after records requests, but it kept some interview summaries secret—citing state exemptions. City and county officials support the release while questions remain about details that could help prevent similar tragedies in the future. The Quad City Times
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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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Patio Paint Party
6-8 p.m. — Armored Gardens — $35 per person — Celebrate the 4th of July with a fun paint and sip experience on the patio.
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