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Sunday, June 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Davenport. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 29th of June.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Lee Enterprises agreed to pay $9.5 million to 1,528,941 subscribers to settle a class-action lawsuit over privacy violations after its websites exposed personal data to Facebook—while the company faces three new lawsuits from employees alleging that a June 3 data breach allowed cyber-criminals to access private files. OurQuadCities
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 33-year-old Davenport man crashed a stolen 2021 Lance Havana scooter—taken from the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics on June 23—into a marked QC squad car around 9 p.m. Friday, and he was booked with no valid license while facing a second-degree theft felony on a $12,100 bond. OurQuadCities
- ➤ Bettendorf Police executed a search warrant on June 6 at Elite Massage on Spruce Hills Drive after tips and surveillance showed a prostitution ring in Bettendorf—arresting manager Shuxia Cheng on June 18 on charges of ongoing criminal activity, pandering, and pimping—while a separate arrest of Heling Di took place on June 12 for related offenses. The Quad City Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A new Iowa gun law will let 18-year-olds own and carry firearms through private sales but they must wait until they turn 21 to buy from licensed dealers – the law will take effect July 1 – and family members can legally transfer guns without it being a straw purchase, though dealers say the change may create new challenges. KWQC
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The third annual Queen Edna Colon Cancer Awareness Walk was held Saturday morning at Vander Veer Park to honor Queen Edna Maid-Tyson, who battled colon cancer for two and a half years before she died in April. Organizer Rodney McBride said the event raised awareness about prevention and awarded a scholarship (in Tyson’s name) to a college student beginning this fall. KWQC
- ➤ Federal budget cuts forced MercyOne and other hospitals to cancel subsidized breast and cervical cancer screenings from July and halted grant awards for the Iowa Cancer Consortium — local groups like Cancer Support Community Iowa & NW Illinois are now seeking outside funding as cancer rates continue to rise. The funding freeze comes amid uncertainty from federal budget cuts that have also affected anti-tobacco efforts, leaving the fight against cancer in Iowa with fewer resources. The Dispatch Argus
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At Davenport Speedway on Friday night, drivers raced fiercely as a break from the heat allowed the competition to shine; three first-time winners emerged when Andy Nezworski + Shane Paris + Levi Heath led their divisions to victory. 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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~ Chinese Proverb
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