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Davenport
Thursday, September 18th, 2025
Good morning, Davenport. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 18th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Davenport nonprofit that helped revitalize the Gold Coast will close its Jipp Home & Grocery salvage shop on Gaines Street on Sept. 29—declining volunteer numbers forced the group, which rescued eight historic buildings in the Hamburg Historic District, to end its legacy of preservation. The Jipp building will be leased as a home and interior design showroom, and any unsold items will be donated to Habitat Restore. KWQC
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Sept. 5, 17-year-old Benjamin Richardson was biking to school when he was hit by a car and taken to the hospital with a fractured skull and lasting nerve damage in his right arm—his family credits a higher power for his survival and fears high medical bills. KWQC
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Common Chord will host its third annual QC Flavor Fest from 5 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 2 at its venue at 129 N. Main St. in downtown Davenport—tickets cost $45 and the event offers 15 tasting stations, live music from Chicago Farmer, and a silent auction while proceeds support music education programs. Quad Cities Business Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The SCC Foundation will host SCC BASH 2025 on Oct. 9 at the Waterfront Convention Center in Bettendorf to raise funds for student scholarships — the event will feature career and technical displays, a Mediterranean-inspired dinner, and a live auction. Welding students will sell seasonal ornaments to help fund an emergency assistance program for essential tools. Quad Cities Business Journal
- ➤ Scott County Catholic Schools is holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony today for a new Catholic school building in northeast Bettendorf—this event celebrates a fresh start for local education. The Dispatch Argus
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Davenport has named Jeff VanderWiere as its new fire chief who will start in November—he worked at Portage since 2020 and spent 24 years at Kalamazoo. The Quad City Times
- ➤ Davenport is considering hiring Tim Gleason—currently the city manager in Decatur—for an interim period of at least six months while it searches for a permanent city administrator. The Quad City Times
- ➤ The Quad City Federation of Labor endorsed candidates in Davenport elections after they completed questionnaires and interviews for its Working Iowa Neighbors committee — the endorsements may guide voter choices in the upcoming race. The Dispatch Argus
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Professor Adam Thoms (Iowa State University) shared tips to get lawns ready for fall by advising residents to wash off rust fungus, aerate compacted areas, and begin fertilization after a little rainfall. He explained that these steps help lawns recover from slow growth and prepare for stronger grass next season. KWQC
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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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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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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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Thomas Dollbaum Live Performance
6-10 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — $15.88 — Experience an evening with Thomas Dollbaum and special guests featuring melodic tunes inspired by modern indie sounds.
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