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Friday, July 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Davenport. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday, July 13, the Quad Cities Bicycle Club will host its Christmas in July Bike Tour starting at noon at Front Street Brewery’s taproom on Davenport’s riverfront, with the 10-mile ride expected to finish at 4 p.m. A $10 fee will support Bikes For Tykes—an initiative that provides bicycles and accessories to children in need. Quad Cities Business Journal
- ➤ Teens affected by cancer can join a free support group hosted by Cancer Support Community Iowa and NW Illinois at Gilda's Club Davenport (1351 West Central Park Avenue, Suite 200) on Thursday, July 10th from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. The meeting offers a safe space to share feelings, learn coping skills through art and games, and enjoy snacks, and it is sponsored by the Davenport QC Morning Optimist Club with limited spaces requiring registration. OurQuadCities
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Davenport man, 23-year-old Melech Johnson, was arrested and is held in Scott County Jail on a $75,000 cash-only bond after police saw him place a bag containing a loaded 9mm and controlled substances into an SUV near Emerald Drive on July 2—he faces charges of felony controlled substance violation, driving while suspended, felon in possession of a firearm, probation violation and several misdemeanor traffic offenses. OurQuadCities
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Figge Art Museum in downtown Davenport is letting people in for free all July so everyone can enjoy art and cool exhibits. The museum offers programs like Big Picture in the House on Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. — and a light show that makes the building glow at night. OurQuadCities
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis showed that Iowa’s GDP shrank 6.1% in the first quarter—the worst drop nationally, tied only with Nebraska—due in part to an aging workforce and slow population growth. Governor Kim Reynolds and economic experts said agricultural challenges and trade policies also contributed to the state’s slower growth compared to its neighbors. The Quad City Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ LULAC Council 10 announced that 32 students living within a 50-mile radius of the Quad Cities will receive scholarships ranging from $500 to $2,000 each to help with college costs—students will be honored at a scholarship banquet on Sunday, July 27 at the LULAC Center in Davenport. Quad Cities Business Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Davenport City Council is considering a resolution this month to approve construction and maintenance agreements with CPKC Railroad to upgrade 12 crossings from Mound Street to Marquette into quiet zones — each crossing will receive new signals, signage and pavement markings. KWQC
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Iowa high schooler Carter Henning, a rising sophomore at Calamus-Wheatland, is playing in the John Deere Classic's Pro-Am tournament after losing his leg in a snowmobile accident in February. The Quad City Times
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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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Jack Blocker Live Performance
6-10 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — $19.84 — Experience the heartfelt Americana sound of Jack Blocker along with special guests in Davenport.
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