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Davenport
Friday, July 11th, 2025
Good morning, Davenport. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Davenport police arrested Cuiheng Jing (56) on pimping and prostitution charges and he faces one count of ongoing criminal conduct in Scott County District Court. The Quad City Times
- ➤ Devon Braet was found guilty on Thursday of first-degree murder and arson after being charged with killing Brian Goodwin and Amy Smith and setting their bodies on fire in a Davenport apartment in January 2024—he is scheduled for sentencing on Oct. 15. KWQC
- ➤ Davenport police arrested Cuiheng Jing, 56—a massage spa manager—on pimping and prostitution charges; Jing faces multiple counts in Scott County District Court including one for ongoing criminal conduct. The Dispatch Argus
- ➤ A Scott County jury found Davenport man Devon Braet guilty of killing Brian Goodwin in 2024—he was found not guilty in the death of Amy Smith. The Quad City Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Mississippi Valley Blues Society will celebrate its 40th anniversary with Blues Fest on September 19-20 at Le Claire Park on the banks of the Mississippi River in Davenport. The festival will feature live blues music and an educational program for young audiences, with tickets costing $35 for both days and advance sales ending on September 18 (ticket details). OurQuadCities
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Iowa Department of Education gave over $2 million to set up therapeutic classrooms, and one middle school in the QCA was one of eight winners. Teachers use the new classroom to help students control their emotions and boost social skills — a need that rose after the pandemic. OurQuadCities
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On July 10, at the Rock Island Arsenal, Maj. Gen. Eric Shirley replaced interim executive director Dan Reilly as head of the Army Sustainment Command and took charge as senior commander at the Arsenal—Command Sgt. Maj. Jason Gusman replaced Jorge Escobedo as the senior enlisted leader. Shirley, who served at Fort Knox and in combat deployments, pledged to lead the team as the command works to meet Army supply needs. The Dispatch Argus
- ➤ More than 100 people gathered outside the Davenport Congressional Office building on Thursday to protest the deportation of 20-year-old Pascual Pedro, who fled with his father from West Liberty eight years ago. Pedro—who worked as a construction worker and youth soccer coach with no criminal record—was taken into custody during an ICE check in Cedar Rapids before being sent to Guatemala, and protest leaders later met with congressional staff to voice their concerns. OurQuadCities
- ➤ On Saturday, July 12, Government Bridge and Rock Island Viaduct will close to vehicular traffic from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for roadway sealing, and the Rock Island Gate will be closed so drivers must use the Moline Gate while the Moline Bridge will have intermittent single-lane closures that are not expected to cause delays—given low weekend traffic. OurQuadCities
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Iowa Department of Health and Human Services announced on June 30 that it will end the Integrated Health Home program on Dec. 31 and will transition care to a new Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic model, which caught providers by surprise. Providers and nonprofits have expressed concern about the short notice while stakeholders can submit feedback until 4:30 p.m. on July 30—details of the transition will be shared in upcoming meetings. The Quad City Times
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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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PLEASURE PILL Concert Featuring honeybee
6-10 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — $15.88 — Enjoy a live performance by PLEASURE PILL with special guests honeybee in an intimate setting.
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