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Thursday, September 26th, 2024

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Good morning, Davenport. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of September.

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • Two employees were safely rescued from a fire at Midwest Recyclers in Davenport after a pile of scrap vehicles ignited.  The Quad City Times

CRIME NEWS

  • James R. Joslin Jr. was charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of Mason Payne near Davenport's Skybridge, alongside previously charged Johnathan J. Terrones.  The Dispatch Argus

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Quad-Cities schools and police address a surge of baseless social media threats, stressing the importance of reporting over sharing to prevent unnecessary fear and disruption.  The Quad City Times

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Nahant Marsh Education Center in Davenport officially opens a new operations facility and east trail, following a $4.7 million enhancement project.  KWQC

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Davenport City Council reviews the progress and future plans of flood resilience projects, including storm sewer improvements and policy discussions on barrier deployment.  The Quad City Times
  • The Davenport City Council approved a three-year contract for new city administrator Doug Maxeiner, with a base salary of $220,000, and a new code of conduct for the council members and mayor, passing almost unanimously.  KWQC

EVENTS

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  • Culinary Cocktail Experience at Mississippi River Distilling Company

    Experience a unique cocktail dinner featuring Chef Rhea's exquisite cuisine and handcrafted cocktails in an intimate setting on the bottling floor.

    Sat, 9/28/24

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  • Freight House Farmers Market - Harvest Sunday

    Experience a vibrant year-round farmers market featuring local produce, artisan goods, and community engagement every Sunday.

    Sun, 9/29/24

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  • Creative Patio Paint Party at Kelso's Corner

    Experience a fun and artistic evening where participants can create their own masterpieces with guidance from an experienced instructor, all while enjoying a social atmosphere.

    Tue, 10/1/24

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  • QC Flavor Fest: Taste the Best of the Quad Cities

    Experience an evening of delightful local cuisine and music, while supporting music education programs in the community.

    Thu, 10/3/24

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  • Quad Cities Chamber Coffee Meetup

    Experience a casual morning of networking and camaraderie among Chamber members while enjoying complimentary coffee.

    Fri, 10/4/24

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  • Freight House Farmers Market - Saturday Edition

    Experience a vibrant community atmosphere at the Freight House Farmers Market, featuring local produce and artisan goods.

    Sat, 10/5/24

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  • Freight House Farmers Market

    Experience a vibrant farmers market featuring local produce, crafts, and community engagement every Sunday.

    Sun, 10/6/24

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  • Trivia Night at The Last Picture House

    Experience a fun-filled evening of trivia every 1st and 3rd Monday at The Last Picture House in Davenport.

    Mon, 10/7/24

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  • Tuesday Night Trivia at Ruby's Beers, Bikes & Brats

    Experience a lively evening of trivia every Tuesday night, offering free fun and community spirit at a local Davenport venue.

    Tue, 10/8/24

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  • Autumn Painting Night at The Spot Bar & Lounge

    Experience a creative evening of painting a fall masterpiece in a relaxed atmosphere with all materials provided and guidance for beginners.

    Wed, 10/9/24

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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