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Davenport
Tuesday, July 8th, 2025
Good morning, Davenport. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ United Way Quad Cities awarded $2 million in grants to 53 nonprofits this summer, the organization announced Monday+ the funds will support local community programs. The Dispatch Argus
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A Midland Davis truck collided with a bridge on Fillmore Street in Davenport on July 7 at 11 a.m.—its front was crushed, windshield shattered, and cargo scattered on the road while the bridge sustained no damage. OurQuadCities
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man was injured in a shooting in Davenport on Saturday+ police are investigating and have not released further details. The Quad City Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, November 17 at 7 p.m., the Adler Theatre in Davenport will host A Motown Christmas, a holiday concert featuring singers from The Temptations, The Miracles and The Contours. Ticket pre-sales begin on July 9 at 10 a.m. with general sales starting on July 11 at 10 a.m. OurQuadCities
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The new federal budget will change SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits and may remove millions of people from the program. Iowa food banks in the Quad Cities are preparing for a rise in clients as the changes take effect. OurQuadCities
- ➤ Local business owner and entrepreneur Alan Goacher announced his candidacy for the Third Ward seat on City Council ahead of the November election. He said he will bring a fresh perspective — aiming to ensure that the central city and west side get a stronger voice on the council. OurQuadCities
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Medicaid cuts in a federal spending package will force rural hospitals in Iowa to cut services or raise prices, which could force some hospitals to close and reduce access to emergency and lab care. Chris Mitchell, president of Iowa Hospital Association, said the changes will affect all patients even those with private insurance. KWQC
- ➤ Midwest Hope & Healing awarded $9,000 in grants on July 1 to three Quad Cities nonprofits that support people undergoing cancer treatment along with survivors and their families. Officials said the funds were divided as $4,000 for Genesis Health Foundation, $2,000 for Two Rivers YMCA and $3,000 for Children’s Cancer Connection to help continue these vital programs. Quad Cities Business Journal
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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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