Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 25th of August.
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💼 Business
The Nestlé Purina Davenport factory donated Pro Plan pet food with Greater Good Charities to feed 146,000 pets in Texas after the flood in July, showing its long help to communities.
UnityPoint Health’s Trinity Heart Center performed the Quad Cities’ first combined AFib treatment with pulsed field ablation and a WATCHMAN device—while the Geneseo Chamber honored local business leaders at its annual dinner.
Nestlé Purina Davenport donated Pro Plan food and a $25,000 grant to help Texas flood recovery by feeding 146,000 pets in one day—reinforcing its long-standing community support.
UnityPoint Health performed a new dual AFib treatment at Trinity Heart Center and the Geneseo Chamber honored local business leaders at its annual dinner, showcasing strong regional business momentum.
🏛️ Government
Moline will begin a $113 million upgrade of its South Slope Wastewater Treatment Plant this fall—aiming to replace outdated equipment and meet new phosphorous standards—and plan to complete the project by 2029.
City officials proposed 6% water rate increases starting in 2026 to help repay a $120 million loan from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.
🎉 Davenport Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Joshua Hedley Concert
3-7 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — $21.17 — Experience the raucous wit of country music's own singing professor live in Davenport.
Ozzy Osbourne Live Concert
7:30 PM – 12:30 AM — Adler Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the legendary Ozzy Osbourne performing live in Davenport.
Viking Cruises Exploration
4-5 p.m. — Figge Art Museum — Support the museum and discover luxury cruising options across the globe.
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