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Davenport
Monday, August 11th, 2025
Good morning, Davenport. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 11th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ River Bend Food Bank in Davenport announced it will replace its school backpack program with a school pantry model for 20 local schools as SNAP cuts take effect in coming months. The food bank, which lost $515,000 in federal funding earlier, plans to serve about 4,500 people — a change designed to lower costs and boost fresh food options — while local officials review the impact of future benefit reductions. The Quad City Times
- ➤ River Bend Food Bank in Davenport is ending its school backpack program to launch 20 school pantries in local schools as SNAP cuts are expected to increase food needs; the new model will lower meal costs from $2.76 to 45 cents per meal (a change that officials say will help more families prepare for upcoming federal adjustments). The Dispatch Argus
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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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Great Lakes Loons vs. Quad Cities River Bandits
6:30-8 p.m. — Modern Woodmen Park — Affordable tickets — Catch thrilling Minor League Baseball action with the River Bandits at home.
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2025 Quad Cities Cancer Survivors' Day Celebration
6-9:30 p.m. — Modern Woodmen Park — Free event — Celebrate the strength and resilience of cancer survivors in the Quad Cities community.
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Clash in the Corn #2 - Battle of the Bands
4:30-10:30 p.m. — Front Street Brewery & Taproom — Cost varies — Local bands battle for a spot at Punk in the Corn 2025 with great food and drinks.
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Great Lakes Loons vs. Quad Cities River Bandits
1-2:30 p.m. — Modern Woodmen Park — Cost not listed — Enjoy a thrilling minor league baseball game in Davenport's beautiful stadium.
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