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Saturday, October 26th, 2024
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Good morning, Davenport. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The AFP IL, Quad Cities Chapter, and the Quad Cities Community Foundation will celebrate National Philanthropy Day on Nov. 13, honoring five local philanthropists for their significant community contributions. Quad Cities Business Journal
- ➤ Janessa Calderon is stepping down as Executive Director of the Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce on October 31 to prioritize her growing family, while the chamber searches for a successor aligned with its values. Quad Cities Business Journal
- ➤ The Black Hawk Gem and Mineral Club will host its annual Halloween Rock Show at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds, featuring a variety of gemstones, minerals, and lapidary equipment. OurQuadCities
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Davenport man received an eight-year federal prison sentence for firearm possession as a felon and for his role in drug trafficking. OurQuadCities
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Tourism in the Quad-Cities experienced a 5% increase in visitor spending in 2023, contributing significantly to both local and state tax revenues. The Dispatch Argus
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Women Lead Change conference in Bettendorf, featuring leadership experts, a Paralympian, and an Academy Award-nominated screenwriter, has an approaching ticket deadline on Monday, Oct 28. Quad Cities Business Journal
- ➤ Ascentra Credit Union offers $15,000 in scholarships to support 15 student members in attending postsecondary institutions in 2025. Quad Cities Business Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tulsi Gabbard, now a Republican, campaigns for U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks in Davenport, urging Democrats seeking political alignment to support the GOP. The Quad City Times
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