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Davenport
Thursday, September 4th, 2025
Good morning, Davenport. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 4th of September.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A semi-truck was stuck under the Brady Street bridge Wednesday morning as a KWQC crew observed that only two lanes were open to traffic. KWQC
- ➤ Tuesday night, the Davenport Fire Department rescued a man and his dog from a house fire on the 5200 block of West River Drive. Crews extinguished the blaze with three engines and two ladder trucks while EMS assessed the man on scene and released him. KWQC
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Eric Heismeyer, a veteran agribusiness leader, was named CEO of Landus Cooperative effective Sept. 3 after a national search replaced former CEO Matt Carstens—he will align the cooperative with its new 2026 operating plan to boost growth for farmer-owners and rural communities. Quad Cities Business Journal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Davenport police say a new data analysis unit and ongoing work with local nonprofits have lowered overall crime by 9% over five years—violent crimes dropped by 24% and property crimes by 6%—as officers focus on early interventions for a small group linked to most criminal activity. KWQC
- ➤ Davenport police said additional charges—attempted murder and three counts of willful injury—were filed against 23-year-old Deonte Anderson for a June 10 skatepark assault that seriously injured Eldon Caruthers; Anderson remains in custody as the investigation continues. KWQC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Former Ald. Sheilia Burrage has announced her run for Davenport City Council in the 5th Ward seat—incumbent Tim Kelly and John Blunk are also running for the seat. The Quad City Times
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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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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.
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Ozzy Osbourne Live Concert
7:30 PM – 12:30 AM — Adler Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the legendary Ozzy Osbourne performing live in Davenport.
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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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Pete Holmes Live Performance
7 PM — Adler Theatre — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of laughter with comedian Pete Holmes.
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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.
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