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Wednesday, August 21st, 2024
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Good morning, Davenport. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Sgt. Jason Willey was honored with the 2024 Sgt. Kevin Marxen Respect for Law award by the Davenport Noon Optimist Club for his nearly 30 years of exemplary law enforcement and military service. Quad Cities Business Journal
- ➤ Davenport announces traffic disruptions due to road and sewer repairs starting August 20, affecting several streets through early September. KWQC
- ➤ Quad Cities Animal Welfare Center offers a unique adoption fee special through a Duck Pond game, encouraging adoptions of adult dogs, cats, and kittens. OurQuadCities
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Rock Island woman was charged after her SUV, under the influence, injured a Davenport police officer and a passenger during a crash. KWQC
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Iowa Finance Authority approved $1.76 million in financing for 46 family apartments at the historic Annie Wittenmyer complex in Davenport, with construction expected to start in spring/summer 2025. The Quad City Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Eastern Iowa Community Colleges hosts a 'Women in Manufacturing' event to encourage more women to pursue careers in fields traditionally dominated by men, highlighting the dynamic opportunities and need for female participation in manufacturing. Quad Cities Business Journal
- ➤ The Stepping Stones program registration at McKinley and Truman Elementary is paused due to staffing shortages, prompting parents to seek alternative childcare. KWQC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Davenport's Main Street Landing, a $24 million park project funded by various grants and COVID-19 relief, features innovative designs including a pedestrian bridge, play areas, and flood-resilient structures. The Quad City Times
SHOP NEWS
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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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