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Davenport
Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Davenport. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 22nd of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Thirteen food trucks competed in the returning Food Truck Fight where families enjoyed live music + voted for their favorite cuisine, with Hibachi Time winning for the second year in a row. Organizers said the event featured new cuisines and strong community support. KWQC
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Davenport man, Patrick S. Holman Jr., was arrested on drug charges after two nonfatal overdoses led police to find over two grams of suspected fentanyl + marijuana and two loaded handguns at an apartment and in his vehicle, and he now faces 12 charges with his next court date set for July 31. The Quad City Times
- ➤ Dominic Tangen from Black Hawk County filed a civil lawsuit alleging that on July 12 in Bremer County, trooper Bryce Bilharz bullied him during a traffic stop and carried out an unlawful search and false arrest—despite tests showing zero alcohol—with claims that Bilharz has a history of similar conduct. KWQC
- ➤ A Davenport man, Bryan Wayne, 47, was sentenced on July 17 to three years probation after pleading guilty to charges of possessing a stolen gun by a felon and intent to deliver less than five grams of meth—he was arrested in January during a drug and gun investigation. OurQuadCities
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Eastern Iowa Community Colleges launched a Workforce Development and Training Survey on July 17 to ask local employers about their current and future training needs for industries like manufacturing and healthcare (the survey is open until Aug. 22). The college will use the feedback to shape new training programs and strengthen local business partnerships. Quad Cities Business Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City Administrator Doug Maxeiner said he will resign on October 1 because of health issues. He will work for 11 more weeks to help hire a new fire chief and IT director — city leaders will soon plan interim leadership and begin the search for his replacement — after 32 years in local government. OurQuadCities
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Organizers held a press conference at 10 a.m. Monday at MLK Park in Davenport where Race Director Michelle Juehring unveiled the highlights for the 51st Bix 7 race week+ thousands of runners and walkers are preparing to compete in the event. KWQC
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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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Task Party at the Museum
5-8 p.m. — Figge Art Museum — Free entry — Engage in creative tasks and make new friends at this informal art-focused gathering.
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Joe Bonamassa Live in Concert
8 p.m. — Adler Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience an electrifying night with acclaimed blues rocker Joe Bonamassa showcasing his virtuosic guitar skills and soulful voice.
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Color Blaze 5k Run/Walk
8 AM – 12 PM — Huckleberry Park — Registration fees apply — Experience a vibrant 5k filled with color and excitement.
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Exhibition Tour Night
5-8 p.m. — Figge Art Museum — Free (with admission) — Discover captivating art through guided tours by knowledgeable docents.
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Second Saturday at Figge Art Museum
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Figge Art Museum — Free admission — Explore diverse art experiences including dance, music, and community activities at this monthly celebration.
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Cirque Italia - Water Circus
1:30-3 p.m. — Mississippi Valley Fair — VIP packages available — Experience the magic of Cirque Italia in a stunning water-themed circus performance.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man.
~ Heraclitus
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