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Davenport
Tuesday, August 5th, 2025
Good morning, Davenport. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ River Benders Cycling Group hosted its 10th annual Let’s Glow Ride on Saturday night when over 60 riders decorated their bikes with glow sticks and lights on a 12-mile loop and stopped for food and drinks. The event emphasized socializing and fun — not speed or distance — as it marked another year of a local cycling tradition. KWQC
- ➤ Argrow’s House launched its Back-to-School Period Drive Saturday morning to collect tampons and pads for women and girls facing financial hardship—donations will be accepted at the House Cafe every Wednesday through Friday from 9am to 2pm until August 16. KWQC
- ➤ Sunday, August 3 marked the start of the National Coalition for Safer Roads Stop on Red week to raise awareness of stoplight intersection safety. The group stated that red light deaths increased 49% since 2019 and that many victims were passengers, pedestrians or bicyclists—emphasizing the campaign's focus on safer intersections. KWQC
- ➤ YMCA officials said The Landing is closed until further notice after staff found broken glass in the pool from a broken beer bottle near the diving board. The pool will be drained, cleaned, refilled, and tested—swim lessons moved to the Bettendorf YMCA with reopening expected by the end of the week. KWQC
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ HNI Corp said on August 4 that it will buy Steelcase in a $2.2B deal that uses cash and stock to merge two top workplace furniture makers. Steelcase shareholders will get $7.20 in cash and 0.2192 HNI shares per share and the combined firm will be led by HNI CEO Jeffrey Lorenger with centers in Muscatine and Grand Rapids — the deal will close by the end of 2025 after approvals. Quad Cities Business Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ St. Ambrose University announced it will launch a varsity women’s wrestling program that will begin competition in the 2026-2027 academic year—official recruiting and a head coach search are underway to grow the team from 10 to 20 wrestlers over four years. KWQC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Davenport has named Greg Behning as its new assistant police chief and he will soon begin leading police operations. The Quad City Times
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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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Cirque Italia Water Circus
7:30-9 p.m. — Mississippi Valley Fair — VIP tickets available — Experience breathtaking performances at the unique water-themed circus.
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Patio Paint Party
6-8 p.m. — Armored Gardens — $35 per person — Unwind with friends while enjoying beer and creating your own artwork on the patio.
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Paint Party at Frick's Tap
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Frick's Tap — $35 per person — Enjoy a fun paint party where all materials are provided and no experience is required.
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NSRA Quad Cities Street Fair Rod Nationals
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Mississippi Valley Fair — $20.00 for adults — Experience a vibrant street rod festival with live entertainment and family fun.
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Quad City Bank & Trust Riverfront Pops: Chicago & More!
7:30-9:30 p.m. — LeClaire Park & Bandshell — Adults $23 & Children $6 — Celebrate the iconic ’70s hits with a spectacular fireworks finale.
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Outdoor Socializing Walk
2-4 p.m. — LeClaire Park & Bandshell — Free entry — Take a leisurely walk by the river while making new friends and enjoying meaningful conversations.
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90's Paint Party
6-8 p.m. — Daiquiri Factory — $35 per person — Sip and paint while enjoying your favorite 90's tunes at this guided art experience.
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