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Sunday, June 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Davenport. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 22nd of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ More than a dozen Habitat for Humanity volunteers helped fix and beautify homes along 17th Street between Gaines and Ripley during Rock the Block on Saturday—supporting local homeowners in the central city. The Dispatch Argus
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Saturday morning, Bettendorf firefighters responded to a house fire at 4145 Aspen Hills Drive that injured one person who was taken to a hospital and released—officials are still investigating the cause. KWQC
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Jurgen Boche (a retired HNI employee) was named MuscaBus Driver of the Year after he began driving for the company when a friend encouraged him to stay active in the community. The Quad City Times
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Devon Braet's trial for the 2024 double homicide of Brian Goodwin and Amy Smith continues as witnesses repeat testimony (from earlier sessions) that mirrors his co-defendant (Adriana Blake)'s trial while prosecutors rebuild the case timeline and he faces 15 charges including two counts of first-degree murder. The Dispatch Argus
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Figge Art Museum in Davenport—located at 225 W. 2nd St.—presents four new exhibitions for summer that include German Expressionism running until Dec. 7, Cats! until Jan. 4, Chain Reaction from Sept. 21 to Sept. 28, and the Model Museum display from July 1 to Aug. 31 that marks its 20th anniversary—and it will partner with local groups to offer special programs. OurQuadCities
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Davenport City Council will vote next week on a proposal to loan $724,000 to developers to keep financing for the Annie Wittenmyer affordable housing project—if the federal HOME loan is delayed by an environmental review. The project aims to convert 14 historic campus buildings into about 46 housing units using funds from the Heritage apartments sale and other federal, state and private sources. The Quad City Times
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Amid hot summer weather, experts advise Davenport residents to adjust their water intake based on how active they are—this guidance helps keep everyone safe during the heat. OurQuadCities
- ➤ Uncommon Valor hosted the annual Veterans Hike at Crow Creek Park on Saturday afternoon to raise awareness about suicide prevention among veterans and their families—participants stopped at The Ridge and The Tangled Wood—to show strong local support. KWQC
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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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Big Field Fund Info Session
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Figge Art Museum — Free entry — Discover grant opportunities for publicly-engaged visual arts projects in eastern Iowa.
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Second Saturday at Figge Art Museum
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Figge Art Museum — Free admission — Enjoy a diverse array of art experiences with dance, music, and community conversations.
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Best of the Wurst Sausage Competition
12-4 p.m. — German American Heritage Center & Museum — $5 for non-members, free for children 12 and under — Sample local brats and enjoy live entertainment while voting for your favorite sausage.
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Paint Nite: Darth Vader Edition
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Great River Brewery — Save $10 per ticket with code 'INSIDER10USA' — Unleash your creativity while sipping pints and painting Darth Vader masterpieces.
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Fear Not Ourselves Alone Concert
6-10 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — $15.88 — Experience the art rock sounds of Fear Not Ourselves Alone with special guests Cough N Flop and Camp Regret.
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