Sunday, August 17th, 2025
Good morning, Davenport. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The committee is recruiting a new executive director for Vibrant Arena at The Mark after longtime executive Scott Mullen was fired in July for operating a company vehicle while intoxicated — the board will review candidates in the coming weeks. The Quad City Times
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Davenport police arrested a man connected to a June skatepark beating that left a victim with a broken jaw and brain bleed; the injured man was put in a medically induced coma and taken to University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. The Dispatch Argus
- ➤ Davenport police arrested a man for beating a victim at a skatepark in June— the victim had a broken jaw and brain bleed and was put into a coma at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. The Quad City Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Alleman High School's varsity football team returns after three years with new coach Tom Barber — he said the team will play tough and show real grit. The team will host Walther Christian on August 29th — a game that many students have eagerly awaited. KWQC
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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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Last Chance Tour Night
5-8 p.m. — Figge Art Museum — Check website for ticket info — Experience the final look at cutting-edge footwear innovation before the exhibition closes.
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Midwest Labor Day Cup
August 29-31 — TBK Bank Sports Complex — Tuition: 7v7 = $645, 9v9 = $745, 11v11 = $845 — Compete in a thrilling soccer tournament for U9-U19 teams in Bettendorf.
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Alex Williams with Isaac Rudd
7-11 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — $19.84 — Experience a night of southern storytelling and country music with Alex Williams and special guest Isaac Rudd.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ George Bernard Shaw
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