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Davenport
Tuesday, August 12th, 2025
Good morning, Davenport. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Ten small businesses run by kids took part in the Back-to-School Kids Market Saturday morning at Freight House Farmers’ Market in Davenport — the event helped young vendors aged six to 14 learn skills like customer service and counting change. KWQC
- ➤ Local non-profit Soles for Children will give more than 1,000 pairs of shoes along with hats, mittens, coats and free haircuts to children in need in the Quad Cities this back-to-school season. The group will hold a giveaway on Sept. 21 at the Martin Luther King Jr. Center in Rock Island — followed by a second event on Sept. 28 at the Friendly House in Davenport while awarding scholarships to two high school graduates. KWQC
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 2025 Women Lead Change Conference: Quad Cities will be held on November 12 at the Waterfront Convention Center in downtown Bettendorf—keynote speaker Lisa Bluder and five other experts will speak at the one-day event. Tickets cost $250 per person while team tables are available for $1,800. Quad Cities Business Journal
- ➤ The Last Picture House will host a one-night-only screening of Unbreakable at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22 — Cinema Therapy hosts Jonathan Decker and Alan Seawright will offer live discussion of the film’s themes during the event. Quad Cities Business Journal
- ➤ Artists from around the world and the U.S. will transform blank walls in downtown Davenport, Bettendorf, and Rock Island into murals as part of the Alternating Currents Mural Fest—installation begins Aug. 10. KWQC
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Davenport North High School is set to receive over $29 million in renovations after the school board approved the funding Monday night — Bill Bruce Builders Inc. was selected as the lowest bidder. The updates include new classrooms, a cafeteria, state-of-the-art science labs, and over $4 million in HVAC upgrades, with work scheduled to finish by 2027. KWQC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Former banker and educator Jim Huiskamp announced Aug. 11 that he is running for mayor of Davenport. He joins three other candidates in the primary on Oct. 7 as registration is open and he pledged to boost financial stability, public safety, and communication—drawing on 20 years of leadership at Blackhawk Bank and Trust. Quad Cities Business Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ UnityPoint Health—Trinity became the first hospital in the Quad Cities to use a combined treatment for atrial fibrillation that pairs pulsed field ablation with the WATCHMAN device at Trinity Heart Center in Rock Island. Dr. Mark Shen performed the procedure in April and patient Jack Evans of Donahue said he now feels better and is back playing golf. Quad Cities Business Journal
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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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54th Annual Chief Blackhawk Antique Motorcycle Swap Meet
5 PM – 10 PM — Mississippi Valley Fair Grounds — Cost varies — Explore hundreds of vendors offering antique motorcycles, parts, and accessories along with delicious food options.
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