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Sunday, June 15th, 2025
Good morning, Davenport. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 15th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lois Buntz, an award-winning author, will lead a free workshop on women in philanthropy at the Community Foundation in Bettendorf on Thursday, July 17 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Attendees will learn about emerging trends in women's giving and practical strategies to boost donor engagement. OurQuadCities
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Illinois State Police arrested four people — Ryan J. Molln of Walnut, Juan C. Soto-Deanda of East Moline, Marqueis L. Lewis Sr. of Davenport, and Adrian Amezola of Sterling — during a two-day human trafficking operation in Geneseo that targeted those seeking commercial sex acts. KWQC
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The new Sacred Places exhibit at the Putnam Museum and Science Center in Davenport lets visitors learn about sacred sites worldwide by viewing artifacts like stained glass and statues—this traveling exhibit is displayed at 1717 W. 12th St. until Sept. 1. OurQuadCities
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ United Way site coordinators at Madison Elementary and Wells Elementary support Title I students under the United for Schools initiative—greeting them at arrival, meeting their needs during the day, and offering help with food, clothing, and social skills. Their steady presence in classrooms builds trust and addresses non-academic barriers to learning. The Dispatch Argus
- ➤ Eastern Iowa Community Colleges announced that three colleagues — faculty Emeritus Shirley Turnis, staff Emeritus Jenifer Green and staff Emeritus Tammy Hoover — will receive the 2025 Emeritus Awards for outstanding service, with a ceremony set for Monday, June 16 at 5:30 p.m. at the Scott Community College Urban Campus Community Room, 101 W. Third St. in Davenport. OurQuadCities
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Matt Lienen, a longtime Davenport resident and union leader, announced his candidacy for the 8th Ward alderman seat to bring honest leadership and community-focused changes. He said his campaign will focus on transparent budgets — smart growth and safer streets for local neighborhoods. OurQuadCities
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Cancer Support Community Iowa and NW Illinois at Gilda’s Club will host two free healthy-lifestyle workshops starting June 18 with Barre for Beginners from 10 to 10:45 a.m. followed by Nourish and Network from 11 to 11:30 a.m. at Gilda’s Club Davenport (1351 W. Central Park Ave., Suite 200). OurQuadCities
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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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Chokeberry Live Performance
6-10 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — $19.84 — Experience the dark, garage band energy of chokecherry along with special guest Penny Peach.
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