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Davenport
Monday, June 30th, 2025
Good morning, Davenport. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 30th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On July 3, veterans and their families will visit Voy 61 Drive-in Theatre where Top Gun: Maverick will be shown at 9 p.m.—gates open at 6:30 p.m. Veterans will receive free popcorn and soda and be entered into a raffle sponsored by the theatre and Jackson County Veterans Affairs. OurQuadCities
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Davenport police said 23-year-old Darryl Shears fled a traffic stop on the Rock Island Arsenal Bridge early Sunday morning and jumped into the Mississippi River before emergency crews rescued him from roller dam machinery—he is charged with multiple offenses and held in Scott County Jail. KWQC
- ➤ Jeremy Begle was in bed in his Davenport home Saturday night when gunfire caused a bullet fragment to hit his window frame—damaging nearby vehicles including Bruce Goacher’s trucks—and police later reviewed his doorbell footage, with reports that older teenagers were involved and at least one suspect was released on bond. OurQuadCities
- ➤ A man fleeing a traffic stop jumped off a bridge into the Mississippi River in Davenport early Sunday morning — police later arrested him. The Dispatch Argus
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Alternating Currents returns from August 14 to 17, transforming downtown Davenport into a multi-venue celebration of music, comedy, film and art. The festival features mostly free comedy shows (including touring comics, Midwest favorites, and a new pop-up comedy club at The Phoenix Restaurant & Martini Bar) and is curated by local comedian Chris Schlichting. OurQuadCities
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Starting July 1, Iowa will enforce a new hands-free law that bans the use of phones or other devices while driving—aimed at reducing distracted driving risks. Bettendorf Police Captain Andrew Champion said the law’s revised language will improve enforcement, and police will give warnings until the new year before issuing tickets. 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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