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Wednesday, June 11th, 2025
Good morning, Davenport. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Patriot River Fest returns to the LeClaire levee and riverfront on Saturday as families can join a kids fishing derby with free donuts at 7 a.m., then enjoy fishing, weight-ins, live music and a beer tent — free will donations are accepted at the gate and leashed pets receive refreshments. KWQC
- ➤ Starting today through the end of the month, QCAWC is offering half-off adoption fees for all cats & kittens to help residents find a new pet. The center will also hold its Mobile Vaccine Clinic at Silvis Public Library on Friday, June 20 from 12 to 2 p.m. where pets can get affordable vaccines. OurQuadCities
- ➤ The American Red Cross will host the 30th annual A Taste on the River today at 6 p.m. at the Bend XPO Center in East Moline to support efforts to help families stay safe from home fires, and the event will feature food from local vendors, live music from The Yoyos & a silent auction with $50 general admission. KWQC
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ In May, the SBA awarded loans totaling over $3.26M to five Scott County companies including Bishop Enterprises, Beauty Bar Aesthetic & Wellness PLLC, Exline Signs and Things LLC, Vitality Physical Medicine, and Abrahams Machine Service in Davenport. The loans helped create and retain local jobs—supporting business growth in our community. Quad Cities Business Journal
- ➤ Small Town Pastry Cafe celebrated its fifth anniversary on Monday morning, June 9 in Bettendorf as owner Diana Yazigi held a platter of chocolate croissants for loyal fans—many of whom praise the cafe on Facebook for its mix of breakfast, lunch and dessert options. The milestone marks a sweet chapter for the local business. Quad Cities Business Journal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police arrested Tashon J. Bea, 21, in Rock Island on Monday — the second arrest in the homicide investigation — and charged him with first-degree murder, felony intimidation with a dangerous weapon and going armed with intent after crews found Douglas C. Meier, 28, fatally wounded at the 1700 block of Gaines Street over the weekend. KWQC
- ➤ Davenport police arrested Justin N. Joway, 29, early Tuesday after he threw rocks that broke the front doors and windows at the Rock Island Police Department and shattered a window at Hotel Blackhawk, and he now faces charges for felony criminal mischief and interference with official acts. KWQC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Former Davenport alderwoman Judith Lee launched her campaign for mayor on June 10 after serving as the 8th Ward alderperson for four years & joining Quad Cities Today to share her plans. Jason Gordon also announced his bid earlier this year. KWQC
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ East Moline’s July 4th Firecracker Run will offer free John Deere Classic tickets to runners who complete the 5K or 10K and to about 150 volunteers—adding a new way to draw community interest ahead of the PGA Tour event from July 2 to 6 at TPC Deere Run with an $8.4 million purse. Quad Cities Business Journal
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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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