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Davenport
Sunday, July 6th, 2025
Good morning, Davenport. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 6th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Quad Cities Bicycle Club is hosting the 'Christmas in July' Bike Tour on Sunday, July 13 starting at noon at Front Street Brewery’s taproom at the Freight House in Davenport. Cyclists will ride 10 miles and visit five local breweries – including Stomp Box, Great River, Adventurous and Bent River – while paying $10 in cash to benefit Bikes For Tykes. OurQuadCities
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Detective Samantha Deney presented jurors a video timeline that tracked Devon Braet's movements in Davenport before and after the January 15 killings of Brian Goodwin and Amy Smith—this evidence backed witness accounts in his double murder trial. The Quad City Times
- ➤ A Moline woman was arrested Wednesday in Bettendorf on charges of operating a massage parlor as a front for prostitution—police said it marks the second arrest linked to the operation. The Quad City Times
- ➤ A man was seriously injured by a bullet wound after a shooting on North Ripley Street near the 5200 block, where police found him just after 8:00 p.m. Saturday night — he was taken to a nearby hospital for life-saving care. KWQC
- ➤ Davenport police reported that a 7-year-old girl who was last seen riding a blue and pink bike near 16th and Warren at 1:45 p.m. last Saturday was found safe and reunited with her family at 4:56 p.m.—the department thanked the public for their help. KWQC
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Figge Art Museum welcomes four new exhibits—with free admission throughout July—for local visitors to explore fresh art. OurQuadCities
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services announced it will end the Integrated Health Home program by December 31 as it shifts to a new Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic model. Adult transition meetings began on July 1 and will end on September 30 — while children’s meetings start on August 1 and finish on December 30 — and the department accepts public comments until July 30 at 4:30 p.m. OurQuadCities
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Spectators at the John Deere Classic showed their passion for fashion by wearing creative outfits (like themed party shirts) that told a story. Round three of play took place Saturday and ended with a concert featuring country star Dierks Bentley (headlining Concerts on the Course). KWQC
- ➤ Photos from the second round of the PGA Tour John Deere Classic at TPC Deere Run in Silvis on July 4 show key action including shots by Jason Day and celebrations of Independence Day—images capture both the skill of the players and the festive atmosphere on the course—while spectators and competitors marked the holiday with spirited displays. This lively event provided a vivid snapshot of the tournament that drew fans and golfers alike. The Dispatch Argus
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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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Association of Midwest Museums
6 PM - 7 PM — RiverCenter — Cost info not provided — Join museum professionals for networking and discussions on regional cultural heritage.
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