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Davenport
Tuesday, October 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Davenport. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Long Grove family honors daughter Zoey Carney by holding the second 'Smile like Zoey' blood drive at Alan Shepard Elementary School to save lives—she battled leukemia with many blood transfusions before passing after a stroke in November. The family also established a scholarship for a North Scott High School graduate who exemplifies her spirit through community service, extracurricular activities, and academics. KWQC
- ➤ The Safer Foundation will host its annual Fall Into Trivia Night on Friday, Oct. 10 at the Columbus Club in Davenport with doors opening at 6 p.m. and trivia starting at 6:30 p.m.—teams of eight cost $100 to support programs for individuals with criminal records. Quad Cities Business Journal
- ➤ Work is underway this week to restore Glendale Cemetery—the city’s oldest cemetery dating from 1830—as crews repair broken and leaning headstones, with community donations now supporting nearly 255 stone restorations. Volunteers work carefully to secure the grounds and preserve this historic local site. KWQC
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Three area newspapers will end their Monday print editions the week of Nov. 3 as Lee Enterprises shifts to digital news delivery—ending local printing operations in Davenport and moving the work to Munster which will cut 49 jobs. The change will allow the papers to focus on the digital editions that continue seven days a week. Quad Cities Business Journal
- ➤ Shop Iowa Day returns tomorrow to support local small businesses, with early access deals for email and text subscribers starting today at 6 p.m. The online marketplace offers exclusive promotions —30% off, a chance to win a $250 gift card and free shipping—for Iowans to shop local. Quad Cities Business Journal
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Bettendorf Middle School was chosen to be Iowa’s first middle school with a Brain Health Retreat Room—funded by a $40,000 grant that will open in the 2026-2027 school year and offer a quiet space for both students and staff. KWQC
- ➤ Sherrard High School earned the No. 4 ranking in the Davenport metro area on the 2025-2026 Best High Schools list by U.S. News & World Report due to strong academics and a 91% graduation rate—making it the only rural school in the top five among schools with under 700 students. KWQC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Davenport voters are taking part in a primary election to select a mayor and aldermen — from wards 3, 5, and 7 — as candidates share their ideas. Votes will be counted soon and results announced when available. The Dispatch Argus
- ➤ Primary elections for city council seats and a mayoral race are taking place today in Burlington and Davenport; voters must register online, by mail, or at the polls and show valid ID and proof of residence—17-year-olds can register now but must wait to vote until they turn 18 by November. KWQC
- ➤ The Iowa Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments today at 1:30 p.m. in a lawsuit that asks if Davenport is liable for an apartment building collapse on May 28 that killed three people and left one survivor maimed and trapped in rubble. A lower court ruled that city workers are not covered by qualified immunity—so the survivors’ case may move forward. KWQC
- ➤ On Oct. 1, the Department of Energy canceled 321 clean energy grants worth $7.6B, causing local projects to lose about $58M in funding—one project lost a $2.93M grant to GE Vernova in our area. The funding cuts affect energy plans across nearby congressional districts and may slow new clean energy efforts here. KWQC
- ➤ River Bend Food Bank in Davenport is seeing more people needing help today as a government shutdown—now in its sixth day—has made it uncertain when families, military members, and federal employees can get SNAP benefits. President and CEO Chris Ford said cuts and delays in paychecks might stop support for 137,000 people across 23 counties. KWQC
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DeafHeaven Live Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Capitol Theatre — Ticket required — Experience the innovative sound of Deafheaven as they showcase their musical evolution.
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CornCon Cybersecurity Conference
9 AM – 6 PM — RiverCenter — Registration required — Dive into hands-on AI cybersecurity challenges tailored for all skill levels.
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Danny Diablo Live Concert
7-11 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — Ticket prices vary — Experience the energetic hip-hop sounds of Danny Diablo with tracks from his latest album.
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ALBORN Live Performance
6-10 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — $19.84 — Experience the raw intensity of ALBORN, a Midwest alternative metal band with unforgettable melodic hooks.
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Paint Party at Daiquiri Factory!
6-8 p.m. — Daiquiri Factory — $35 per person — Enjoy a guided painting experience while sipping at the DaqFac.
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Paint Nite: Witch's Moonspell Canvas Night
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Great River Brewery — Save $10 with code 'INSIDER10USA' — Create a spooky witch silhouette this Halloween season with a craft beer in hand.
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Willard Wilcox Live Performance
9:30 PM — Kilkenny's Pub — No cover charge — Enjoy a lively evening with Willard Wilcox's music at Kilkenny's.
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