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Davenport
Tuesday, June 10th, 2025
Good morning, Davenport. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 10th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ William Gustafson, a local artist, has been chosen by the Downtown Bettendorf Organization to paint a new mural titled Arches on the west-facing wall at 312 17th St. across from City Hall. He will paint the mural in June—its unveiling is planned for early July—highlighting the city’s evolving history. KWQC
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Icy Bubbles will open its Davenport location on Friday, June 13 at 3340 E. Kimberly Road, Suite B from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.—its third shop in the area. Other local businesses also made news as a new El Barril Mexican Restaurant Two opened in Cambridge on June 2, Crawford Brew Works unveiled a new menu on June 5, Toppings And More in Bettendorf set summer hours, Big T Wear & Tall Clothing reopened in Rock Island, and two Silvis businesses held grand openings on June 7. The Quad City Times
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Davenport police arrested Matthew Karr—33—for eluding officers at speeds up to 100 mph on June 8; they tracked his pickup truck near Hayes Elementary to a crash, and Karr admitted fleeing while his license was already suspended. OurQuadCities
- ➤ A deadly shooting early Sunday morning in a Davenport neighborhood left 28-year-old Douglas Meier fatally wounded and police arrested 18-year-old Alyx Hinton on multiple charges including first-degree murder + the investigation continues. KWQC
- ➤ A Davenport man, 28-year-old Jordan Pierce, is charged with attempted murder after he intentionally rammed his car into two people and three vehicles on Sunday, injuring one victim who broke his femur — he fled officers and now faces additional charges while held at Scott County Jail on a $200,000 cash bond with a preliminary hearing scheduled for 2 p.m. on June 19. KWQC
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Bettendorf and Davenport Community School Districts are providing free meals for children 18 and under this summer through the USDA Summer Food Service Program—Bettendorf meal sites run June 9–27 and July 7–25 while Davenport sites operate from June 9 to August 1 with no service on July 4—and no registration or ID is needed. KWQC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Scott County Conservation said the mountain bike, equestrian and hiking trails in the southeastern part of Scott County Park will be closed June 14-15 for a scheduled event — only the Glynns Creek Trail will remain open for hiking. OurQuadCities
- ➤ Former alderwoman Judith Lee launched her mayoral campaign on Monday at the Martin Luther King Jr. Interpretive Center after filing paperwork on May 28, running as the second candidate while Mayor Matson will not seek reelection. The 71-year-old environmental consultant said she will end corruption and expand council authority—aiming to make local government more effective. The Quad City Times
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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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Precocious Neophyte with Ghost Days & Stoney Point
7-11 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — $13.22 — Experience a night of South Korean shoegaze and Chicago dream pop with special guests.
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