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Friday, June 27th, 2025
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Good morning, Davenport. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ An owner in Davenport called the Humane Society of Scott County when seven cats multiplied into 70, and the shelter brought in 40 while planning to collect 30 more soon—its trained team is adapting to the unexpected challenge. KWQC
- ➤ QCAIR, a nonprofit founded in 2012, serves immigrant and refugee families by offering programs that help them access public benefits, citizenship support, and translation services & organizes community events such as the QC World Cup Soccer Tournament on Aug. 2 and Harmony Fest Multicultural Festival on Aug. 17 to promote inclusion. The group also leads a network that connects local organizations to better serve new neighbors. Quad Cities Business Journal
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A semitruck flipped on John Deere Road near 16th Street and spilled diesel fuel, which closed part of the road while police blocked traffic and hazmat teams worked on cleanup (near Walmart at 41st Street). KWQC
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Davenport police identified 23-year-old Deonte Anderson as a suspect wanted for willful injury in a June 9 skate park attack where a homeless man suffered severe fractures and brain injuries—leaving him unable to speak. KWQC
- ➤ A state criminalist told jurors Wednesday — in a case involving a 2024 Davenport double homicide — that the guns recovered after Devon Braet’s arrest were not conclusively matched to the crime. The Quad City Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Davenport Community School District announced on June 23 that Alec Clark is set to become principal of Truman Elementary for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year pending board approval. He most recently served as principal at Edward Stone Middle School in Burlington and worked in various roles in Burlington and Bettendorf districts. Quad Cities Business Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ LifeServe Blood Center and MercyOne Genesis Davenport Medical Center have scheduled two blood drives in July for the Davenport community—one on July 3 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the hospital lobby on E. Rusholme St. and another on July 12 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at The River’s Edge Conference Room on West River Drive. Registered donors at the first drive will be entered to win a portable pizza oven. OurQuadCities
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The Quad City Area REALTORS earned a $15,000 AARP Community Challenge grant on June 24 to design a contest for accessory dwelling units. The contest will display the top 10 designs to the public — with cash prizes to reward winning entries. Quad Cities Business Journal
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Racing will take place Saturday, June 28 at Viola Boyz Backroad Speedway as more than 60 cars compete in multiple classes during the Midwest Figure 8 Points Series dirt races + food will be available at Hannah’s Snack Shack while gates open at 3 p.m. with grandstand admission at $15 and driver entry at $50 including a pit pass. OurQuadCities
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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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Quad Cities Junior Tournament at Duck Creek
Time not specified — Duck Creek Golf Course — Registration required — Compete in this Birdie Point event hosted by the Iowa PGA at a premier golf venue.
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Midwest Mayhem
5-11 p.m. — Front Street Brewery & Taproom — $5 entry — Experience an epic night of underground chaos with top Midwest music and mouthwatering food.
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~ Confucius
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