Wednesday, September 25th, 2024

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Good morning, Davenport. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Davenport North football team supports Coach Matt McClean in mourning his father, underscoring his significant impact on and off the field. KWQC
- ➤ The Davenport City Council is seeking new relocation options for the Davenport Junior Theatre, excluding the previously considered NorthPark Mall due to high costs, as the theatre's former site turns into affordable housing. KWQC
- ➤ Fright House After Dark will offer family-friendly festivities, including food vendors and face painting, at Davenport Riverfront on Oct. 11 and 12. KWQC
- ➤ Davenport Police Chief Jeffery Bladel graduates from the prestigious FBI National Academy, highlighting his commitment to community service. Quad Cities Business Journal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Bettendorf man was arrested for using his disabled sibling's credit card to gamble online, stealing $4,729.51 over several months. OurQuadCities
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ "A Magical Cirque Christmas" promises a mesmerizing show of acrobatics and magic at the Adler Theatre on Dec. 23, with tickets on sale Sept. 20. Quad Cities Business Journal
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A $30 million hotel/mixed-use business facility is slated for construction next year at 227 LeClaire St., downtown Davenport. Quad Cities Business Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Davenport schools report an increase in student engagement following the implementation of cellphone restriction programs. KWQC
- ➤ Pleasant Valley School District officials toured new and renovated school facilities, including additions to the junior high and high schools and new playgrounds at Riverdale Heights Elementary. The Quad City Times
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Putnam Museum's 'Garbage Glam' event in Davenport highlights sustainable fashion made from recycled materials to promote awareness of pollution and waste. Quad Cities Business Journal
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Culinary Cocktail Experience at Mississippi River Distilling Company
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Freight House Farmers Market - Harvest Sunday
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Creative Patio Paint Party at Kelso's Corner
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QC Flavor Fest: Taste the Best of the Quad Cities
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Quad Cities Chamber Coffee Meetup
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