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Davenport
Wednesday, September 24th, 2025
Good morning, Davenport. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 24th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Quad City Animal Welfare Center and the Humane Society of Scott County will host a free vaccine clinic for dogs at St. Anthony’s Church, 417 North Main Street on Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. to noon—vaccines will be given on a first-come, first-served basis with limited supplies. KWQC
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Haunted houses across Quad Cities must pass safety inspections before opening for Halloween. Inspectors in Iowa and Illinois check for fire-retardant materials, working alarms, and clear exits—so visitors can enjoy scares safely. KWQC
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Farmers in eastern Iowa say that crop disease, low prices and tariffs are hurting profits this harvest season as tar spot and southern rust damage crops—despite good yields. The challenges add market uncertainty and may affect local loan opportunities for farmers in the coming year. KWQC
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Davenport Community School District held its Sept. 8 board meeting at its Main St. office—approving numerous appointments and processing several resignations across certified and classified positions with effective dates in August and early September. The meeting affected roles in special education, para education, and coaching at schools such as Wood Middle, Smart Middle, and North High. The Dispatch Argus
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Several residents have filed to run for city and school board positions in Scott County—new names will appear on the ballot as election officials said the filings indicate a competitive local race. The Dispatch Argus
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ State, city, and county inspectors have found many food safety problems in Iowa since July 24—issues like rodents, flies, old food, and wrong temperatures—at restaurants, schools and stores; a site in Bettendorf is among those that must fix the problems soon. KWQC
- ➤ ORA Orthopedics announced on Sept. 22 that it will stop providing orthopedic emergency and trauma services at MercyOne Genesis East in Davenport and MercyOne Genesis Illini in Silvis effective Dec. 18—citing a shift in values after MercyOne's transition. MercyOne Genesis said it will expand its orthopedic care to ensure patients receive uninterrupted services during this change. Quad Cities Business Journal
- ➤ Nearly 800 people walked in Moline on Sept. 13 and raised over $100,000 to help fight Alzheimer’s as part of the Quad-Cities Walk to End Alzheimer’s—showing strong local support for the cause. The Quad City Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon returns this Sunday with a 26.2-mile race that starts and ends in downtown Moline along the Mississippi River. Bettendorf will have road closures from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.—runners must pick up their packets at Stoney Creek Inn on Saturday. KWQC
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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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