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Davenport
Thursday, August 21st, 2025
Good morning, Davenport. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ One Eighty has added two new housing options at 915 Fillmore Street and 625 Taylor Street to help residents facing poverty, crisis, and addiction. The program, now providing support to over 60 people in 11 buildings, will host an open house on August 28 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. — a chance for locals to learn more about its stability housing support. KWQC
- ➤ Residents of Woodland Apartments in Davenport have been locked out 40 days after a flash flood on July 11 — many now sleep in cars or stay with friends while owners still charge rent for unlivable units. KWQC
- ➤ Empowering Abilities Booster Organization in Davenport is hosting its first-ever mum sale to raise funds for inclusive social events for adults with disabilities. Locally grown mums cost $15 each, and orders are accepted until noon Friday, Sept. 5; pickup is available (2-4 p.m.) Sunday, Sept. 14 at their facility on N. Brady St. Quad Cities Business Journal
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ QC Airport saw a 6% jump in passengers in July, reaching 63,319 travelers — its busiest month since October 2019. American Airlines added a daily flight to Dallas-Fort Worth, United Airlines boosted service to Chicago O’Hare, and Allegiant Air resumed twice-weekly flights to Sarasota on March 13. KWQC
- ➤ KWQC is changing its weekday afternoon programming schedule starting Sept. 8—Local News Live will air at 1 p.m., NBC News Daily at 2 p.m., a 30-minute Quad Cities Live will follow with another showing of Jeopardy! at 3:30 p.m., and new Jeopardy! episodes will run at 4:30 p.m. KWQC
- ➤ QC Airport has added daily flights to Dallas and Chicago to meet rising demand — airlines plan more service increases to boost travel connectivity. The Quad City Times
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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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TSUSHIMAMIRE Live Concert
6-10 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — $19.84 — Experience the legendary Japanese rock trio TsuShiMaMiRe with special guests in an unforgettable night of music.
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Cedar Rapids Kernels vs. Quad Cities River Bandits
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Modern Woodmen Park — Tickets required — Catch the exciting baseball showdown between the Kernels and River Bandits in Davenport.
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10th Annual Monarch Release Party
9 AM - 12 PM — Nahant Marsh Education Center — Free entry — Celebrate a decade of monarch magic while tagging and releasing butterflies on their journey to Mexico.
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