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Saturday, July 5th, 2025
Good morning, Davenport. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 5th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Humane Society of Scott County in Davenport said its shelters are full with animals—62 kittens, several dogs in pop up crates, and one terrified surrendered dog—and warned that more may be surrendered next week. The shelter urged the community to help by adopting or fostering pets. OurQuadCities
- ➤ Yesterday, the John Deere Classic held a ceremony at the first tee to honor veterans as part of its second annual Folds of Honor Friday program—an event that highlighted the Iowa chapter’s efforts in awarding scholarships to local students. The program, which launched last year, gave more than 30 scholarships in 2024 and 18 $5,000 scholarships this year. OurQuadCities
- ➤ Quad City Animal Welfare Center in Milan is low on funds, food and space and is asking locals to adopt, foster or donate to help care for many sick and unwanted animals arriving daily — the shelter director said the team is exhausted. OurQuadCities
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A detached garage on Myrtle Street in Davenport caught fire Friday morning when someone set off a firework near the home, damaging a car and another garage + crews quickly put out the flames and no one was hurt. KWQC
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Surveillance video shows a firework shot at a Davenport home set a garage on Myrtle Street on fire (the call came in around 12:53 a.m.), damaging a car and another garage while no one was hurt; officials are investigating the cause. KWQC
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Davenport’s Last Picture House is busy with blockbuster films—showing Jurassic World: Rebirth, F1: The Movie, and How to Train Your Dragon—while future movies like Fantastic Four and Superman are set to arrive soon. OurQuadCities
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ John Deere Classic has adjusted tee times for Round 3 today due to possible thunderstorms, with groups of three teeing off from 7:45 to 10 a.m. in hopes of finishing by 3 p.m. A Dierks Bentley concert is set to begin at 3:45 p.m.—gates will close at 4 p.m. KWQC
- ➤ The first round of the PGA Tour John Deere Classic was held on July 3 at TPC Deere Run in Silvis. Photos capture players like Rickie Fowler, Davis Thompson, and Sungjae Im making key shots—showing moments that defined the day. The Dispatch Argus
- ➤ Doug Ghim holed out from the fairway for an eagle on Friday to finish at 3-under 68 and take his first 36‐hole lead at the John Deere Classic—he holds a one-shot margin over five players. Rain pushed up Saturday's starting times, and Ghim said he is glad to be in contention. KWQC
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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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Garage Band Friday Night
7-10 p.m. — Mississippi River Distilling Company — Enjoy signature cocktails and live music in a transformed outdoor venue.
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