Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 2nd of September.
Good morning, Davenport.
Hundreds ran in the annual Run with Carl race on Monday morning from Middle Road at Bettendorf Middle School—an event begun decades ago in honor of 15-year-old Carl Schillig who died while crossing a street and now raises scholarships for local students.
Firefighters responded Sunday afternoon when plant staff reported light smoke from an industrial processing dryer at PB Leiner—7001 Brady St and quickly shut off utilities to extinguish the smoldering fire; no injuries occurred—cause under investigation.
Davenport police responded on Aug.
5 at 3:46 p.m. to a gunfire call at the 500 block of Fillmore Street and later found a home on the 1300 block of West 6th Street shot multiple times—23-year-old Jayden J. Mills and four others fired 10 rounds from a red Chrysler, and Mills is now charged.
Police responded around 1 a.m. on Monday to a domestic dispute at the 900 block of 12th Avenue in Moline where a 19-year-old from Moline and a 37-year-old from Rock Island were injured during an argument that turned physical — both were taken to hospitals for treatment.
The Jewish Federation of the Quad Cities will host the annual Gordon Ney Jewish Film Series at the Figge Art Museum Auditorium with films set for 4 p.m. on Sept.
7, 21, 28 and Oct. 4. Tickets cost $7 for adults, $6 for seniors and military, and free for students—all available at the door.
Davenport’s committee of the whole will consider a resolution this week to lease Freight House for Boozie’s Bar and Grill by B-Z-E Holdings after the bar left its West 3rd Street location in July due to emergency repairs — the lease plan includes remodeling the kitchen and interior spaces.
On Labor Day weekend, the 30th Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix drew thousands downtown as racers competed on an improved track with high-end go-karts — the event celebrated 30 years of kart racing.
Competitors from near and far raced on Saturday and Sunday, marking a significant milestone in local sports.
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.
Pete Holmes Live Performance
7 PM — Adler Theatre — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of laughter with comedian Pete Holmes.
Second Saturday at Figge Art Museum
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Figge Art Museum — Free admission — Explore free art, dance, and music experiences every Second Saturday of the month.
Abby Jeanne and The Shadowband Live
6-10 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — $19.84 — Enjoy an in-person performance by Abby Jeanne and The Shadowband with special guests.
Songwriter Sessions Featuring Jenny Shawhan, Chris Avey, and Young Jack Morrow
8 p.m. — Common Chord | Home of the Redstone Room — Pricing Varies — Experience an intimate evening of storytelling and live music with talented songwriters in a unique setting.
4th Annual Oktoberfest
12-7 p.m. — Kaiserslautern Square — Free entry — Celebrate German culture with food, drinks, and community fun in the heart of Davenport.
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