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Monday, August 19th, 2024
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Good morning, Davenport. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 19th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The DeSalvos provide free meals through their nonprofit 'The Home of Grace' to bolster community spirit and aid in Davenport. The Quad City Times
- ➤ The Quad City Botanical Center's Fall Houseplant Sale on Sept. 14 offers over 115 varieties of houseplants, supports the education department, and allows for garden visits with general admission. OurQuadCities
- ➤ The 60th Honor Flight, sponsored by Hy-Vee and involving 82 veterans including three female Vietnam veterans, departs for Washington D.C. on Sept. 17 with a public welcome planned upon their return. OurQuadCities
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ David Staples, wrongfully imprisoned for 29 years, graduates from Augustana College and faces challenges in becoming a licensed counselor in Illinois due to his conviction, despite efforts by the Illinois Innocence Project to exonerate him. Quad Cities Business Journal
- ➤ The Midwest Writing Center marked the 19th anniversary of its Young Emerging Writers Internship Program with two events showcasing interns' published works in THE ATLAS 19 literary magazine. The Quad City Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Davenport's City Council approves updates to animal control ordinances including increased fees for lost pets and shorter mandatory hold periods to better manage shelter costs and operations. The Quad City Times
TRAVEL NEWS
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Los Shadows Live at Raccoon Motel
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Love Spiral Concert at Raccoon Motel in Davenport
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Creative Paint Party at M Lounge
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Frank Caliendo Live Performance
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Second Saturdays at Figge Art Museum
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3rd Sunday Mindfulness Meditation at Figge Art Museum
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Monday Night Trivia at The Last Picture House
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Davenport District Dental Society Fall Meeting 2024
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Marlon Wayans Live: The Wild Child Tour
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