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Davenport
Saturday, September 20th, 2025
Good morning, Davenport. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 20th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Greater Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual gala and award celebration on Oct. 17 at the Rhythm City Casino Resort in Davenport. The event—opening at 5:30 p.m.—will feature dinner, entertainment, a silent auction and raffle along with awards for Small Business of the Year and Non-Profit of the Year. Quad Cities Business Journal
- ➤ A candlelight vigil will be held today from 6 to 8 p.m. at Centennial Park to remember lives lost across the U.S. Organizers ask participants to bring a candle or small light — a sign that love outshines violence and hate. KWQC
- ➤ Dozens of nonprofit leaders met on Sept 18 at Moline Public Library to share challenges and plan ways to handle deep cuts in social services funding. They formed working groups and will launch an online directory next week to help connect local nonprofits with lawmakers. Quad Cities Business Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Jerry Seinfeld will perform his newest stand-up routine at the Adler Theatre on January 17 at 8 p.m.—tickets will go on sale September 26 at 10 a.m. KWQC
- ➤ Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse in Rock Island is presenting the Tony Award-winning musical Come From Away, which tells the story of 7,000 passengers stranded after Sept. 11 and how locals helped them. The musical will run through Nov. 1 with Wednesday shows at 7:30 p.m. (including 1:15 p.m. matinees), Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday shows at 5:30 p.m.—ticket prices are $68 for dinner productions and $61 for Wednesday performances. Quad Cities Business Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Davenport will vote next week on a pilot program that awards grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 to food-related businesses on Rockingham Road—an area designated as an urban food desert. The program uses $100,000 in American Rescue Plan interest funds to help struggling businesses invest in marketing and upgrades. The Quad City Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Timm/Lange family donated new bleachers to the Riverdale Rams football team to honor coach Eric Lange—who died earlier this year in a crash—and to support local youth football. The family will host a memorial clay shoot on October 25 to raise money for gear for underfunded players. KWQC
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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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Kenny Feidler Live with Brennan Scott Greene
6-10 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — $19.84 — Experience live music with Kenny Feidler and special guest Brennan Scott Greene.
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