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Davenport
Monday, September 15th, 2025
Good morning, Davenport. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 15th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ QC Veterans Festival hosted its second annual event featuring food trucks+ local vendors, races and a 9.33-mile Rock to Remember hike to honor those lost to 9/11 and suicide while raising awareness for suicide prevention. Organizer Michael Burke said the event drew over 800 people and noted the festival will partner with Uncommon Valor on Nov. 8 for a USMC birthday bash. KWQC
- ➤ Families gathered at Vander Veere Park on Sunday to celebrate five years of Gabe’s Play Village—an inclusive playground where children of all abilities can play together with activities like an Ability Awareness Walk, bubbles, sidewalk chalk, and face painting. Event organizer Jennifer Quick said the community raised over $1,000 and will expand programming into local schools next spring to boost inclusion. KWQC
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Biz Bytes reported that Black Hawk College will hold a ribbon-cutting and open house for its renovated Building 2 on Sept. 20 at 11 a.m.—YWCA Quad Cities is hosting a youth career fair on Sept. 17 and offering free financial literacy classes starting Sept. 16, while Quad City Psychotherapy will have a ribbon-cutting and open house in Davenport on Sept. 18; Per Mar Security also launched a redesigned website to enhance customer support. The separate Quad Cities Career Expo is scheduled for Sept. 23 at The Bend Event Center. The Dispatch Argus
- ➤ This week, Black Hawk College will host a ribbon-cutting for its renovated Building 2 at the Quad-Cities Campus on Sept. 20 at 11 a.m.—YWCA Quad Cities will hold a youth career fair on Sept. 17 and begin free financial literacy classes on Sept. 16. Additional business updates include St. Joan of Arc Catholic School’s grand opening on Sept. 18 in Bettendorf, UnityPoint Health launching new patient councils, Quad City Psychotherapy’s ribbon-cutting in Davenport on Sept. 18, and Per Mar Security unveiling a redesigned website. The Quad City Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Spanglish Table of the Quad Cities hosted a multicultural potluck on Sunday to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by inviting community members to share traditional dishes and enjoy games and music that highlight diverse cultures—organizer Jose Pavez said the event shows the community’s vibrant heritage. The group will host another event in October with a Halloween theme to explore how different cultures view death. KWQC
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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.
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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.
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Soirée: Mission (Im)Possible
5:30-9:30 p.m. — Figge Art Museum — $160 per person — Experience an elegant fundraising evening with cocktails, dinner, and live performances to benefit local education programs.
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Adam Paddock Opening for Doublecamp
6-10 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — Ticketed event — Enjoy an evening of acoustic melodies as Adam Paddock opens for Doublecamp on their 'Flowers for Every Occasion' Tour.
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THE HELIGOATS with JAKE MCKELVIE
7-11 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — Ticket pricing not specified — Enjoy a night of solo indie tunes from the Heligoats and opener Jake McKelvie.
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Exhibition Celebration with Kristin Quinn
5-8 p.m. — Figge Art Museum — Free entry — Enjoy an evening reflecting on the art of Kristin Quinn currently showcased at the museum.
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2025 One Eighty Annual Golf Outing
1-5 p.m. — Emeis Golf Course — Entry fee covers golf, cart, snack, and lunch — Swing into fall while supporting recovery from crisis and addiction.
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Parmalee Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Capitol Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of live music from Parmalee in Davenport.
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Live Performance by 81355
6-10 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — $15.88 — Experience the laid-back sounds of 81355 with special guests in a vibrant music scene.
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FP-C, CCP-C, CFRN® and CTRN® Exam Review Course + Mechanical Ventilator Master Class
1 PM - 10 PM — MedForce Air — $225.00 – $425.00 — Enhance your skills with expert-led review courses and a master class on mechanical ventilation.
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