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Friday, June 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Davenport. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of June.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ James I. Sears, chairman and CEO of Sears Manufacturing Company, and Beth and Scott Tinsman of Twin State Technical Services were inducted into the Quad Cities Area Business Hall of Fame on Thursday night, June 12, in downtown Bettendorf — the event honored local business leaders for their long-standing impact in our region. Quad Cities Business Journal
- ➤ Russell Development announced that construction began on a new 10,000-square-foot retail center in Birchwood South that will house Burn Boot Camp and Tropical Smoothie Cafe. The center is located just south of Panda Express in the growing 53rd Street and Utica Ridge road corridor—3,700 square feet of retail space remain available for future tenants. Quad Cities Business Journal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Davenport man, Sylvis B. Nelson, was convicted of second-degree murder—he killed his live-in girlfriend Cobrianda Anderson on March 24—and his sentencing is set for September 18 at the Scott County Courthouse. OurQuadCities
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Davenport City Council voted down changes to the DREAM home renovation program—launched in 2019, the project helped over 220 homeowners improve exteriors in central Davenport. The Dispatch Argus
- ➤ Nine firefighters were sworn in during the city council meeting on Wednesday as they took the oath to serve and protect Davenport. They join eight new firefighters added last summer — a move to bolster the local fire department. KWQC
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Race Director Eric Sarno said that after organizing the event for 26 years he will hold the final Quad Cities Triathlon at West Lake Park in Davenport. Packet pickup occurs today at the park—and the race starts tomorrow at 7 a.m. with a 600-yard swim, 15-mile bike ride and 3.1-mile run drawing hundreds of athletes from the region. KWQC
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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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