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Davenport
Saturday, November 1st, 2025
Good morning, Davenport. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 1st of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Davenport police reminded families that adding glow sticks—reflective tape and light-up buckets—helped trick-or-treaters be seen Friday evening. Parents kept young children on sidewalks and crosswalks so drivers could see them and avoid accidents. KWQC
- ➤ All Hy-Vee stores will serve free meals to kids 12 and under from 4 to 7 p.m. during the first week of November — while other guests pay $3 for meals, and starting Friday, stores will offer donation bundles of essential food items for $5 or $10 — following the recent contributions to local food banks and SNAP fee waivers. KWQC
- ➤ Food pantries and meal sites in the Quad Cities are bracing for a halt of SNAP benefits that could leave thousands of families without extra help — local agencies are preparing to meet a sharp rise in food need. The Quad City Times
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Holmes Murphy, an Iowa-based insurance brokerage with a Davenport office, was named the leading large employer in the insurance industry by the Best Places to Work program — the report highlighted its 1,300 employees and strong workplace culture. Quad Cities Business Journal
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The latest job postings for Quad-Cities job seekers are now available online—residents can browse the employment listings to find their next career opportunity. The Quad City Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The American Water Charitable Foundation awarded a $35,000 grant to North Scott Community School District that funded a new STEAM/Robotics Room at the Regional Innovation Center in Eldridge—the space will serve K-12 robotics teams for competitions and learning as announced at a check-passing ceremony on Oct. 29. Quad Cities Business Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ MercyOne Genesis officials in Davenport announced Friday, Oct. 31 that telephone service at its local health care facilities was not working; callers might experience unanswered ringing. Emergency 911 calls and appointments through the Patient Portal remain available while they work with the phone service provider — officials said. Quad Cities Business Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The road to State football is underway as teams played Friday night and continue the playoffs today—with the United Township Panthers making the playoffs for the first time since 2001. Other key matchups include Geneseo hosting Rochelle, Central DeWitt on the road versus defending State Champion Wahlert, West Branch hosting Wilton, Mediapolis at Mid Prairie and Easton Valley at Gladbrook Reinbeck, with teams from Illinois also playing. KWQC
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Quad City Symphony Orchestra Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Adler Theatre — Free entry — Experience the soaring sounds of jazz-inspired narratives and orchestral masterpieces.
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Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
7 PM — Adler Theatre — Ticket availability varies — Experience an enchanting holiday concert with a blend of classical and modern Christmas music.
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Troy Rangel & Friends Live Performance
8-10 p.m. — The Grape Life Wine Lounge and Cellar — $5 per person — Enjoy an evening of familiar tunes with Troy Rangel and special guests in a cozy setting.
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QCSYE Fall Concert
3-5 p.m. — Adler Theatre — Ticket purchase required — Experience talented young musicians performing in a variety of orchestras.
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Davenport Fairytale Ball
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. — At The Stardust — Ticket required — Experience magical moments with princesses through stories, songs, dances, and crafts.
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Aromatherapy Workshop with Dr. Cathy Rosenbaum
1-2:30 p.m. — Rock Island Downtown Library — Free entry — Discover the benefits of aromatherapy from a holistic pharmacist expert.
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YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley McCarthy-Bush Turkey Trot
8 a.m. — R. Richard Bittner Downtown YMCA — Registration fee applies — Celebrate Thanksgiving morning with the 39th Annual Turkey Trot, a cherished local tradition.
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Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland
7:30-9 p.m. — Adler Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a magical journey of circus artistry intertwined with festive holiday music.
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