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Davenport
Wednesday, November 5th, 2025
Good morning, Davenport. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 5th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Visit Quad Cities will celebrate 35 years of tourism and honor community leaders at its Destination QC! event on Nov 13 at Rhythm City Casino Resort in Davenport. The event will feature guest speakers (Darley Newman, Lily Yu and Steven Pedigo) and present the Destination Impact Award and Certified Tourism Ambassador Award (recognizing significant contributions to the region's tourism). Quad Cities Business Journal
- ➤ The Moline Regional Community Foundation awarded $379k to 52 local nonprofits at a ceremony on Oct 29 at Iron — Grain Coffee House in East Moline. The funds will help support critical programs across six counties. Quad Cities Business Journal
- ➤ TMBC Lincoln Resource Center in Davenport is giving away 100 Thanksgiving food baskets filled with turkey or ham, stuffing, vegetables, macaroni and cheese and more. Interested residents must RSVP by Nov. 17 and pick up baskets on Nov. 21 from 4 to 6 p.m.—the center is located at 318 E. 7th St. KWQC
- ➤ On Tuesday, the Salvation Army of the Quad Cities kicked off its Red Kettle campaign to start the holiday season by raising funds for local families, and bell ringing at kettle sites will begin this Friday. KWQC
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Morgan Stanley broke ground on a new 30,000 square foot building at 4515 E. 52nd St.—its current branch is just blocks away in the Wells Fargo building. The Quad City Times
- ➤ Small business owners and sales teams in the Quad Cities will attend the inaugural 2026 Sales Kickoff Conference on Jan. 29 from 1-5 p.m. at the Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center in Bettendorf + early bird tickets are available until Oct. 31. Moments Performance Group will host the event + local experts Rick Davis and Dustin James will lead sessions while part of ticket proceeds will be donated to the local Alzheimer’s Association. Quad Cities Business Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Quad Cities Community Foundation has opened applications for over 70 scholarships for local students and the deadline is Feb 15. The Quad City Times
- ➤ The Quad-Cities Community Foundation opened applications for over 70 scholarships for local students. The deadline to apply is Feb.15. The Dispatch Argus
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Beaver Moon reached its peak brightness early this morning and shone 30% brighter than usual when it was 221,000 miles from Earth, NASA said. Local astronomers noted that stargazers saw the moon appear 14% larger than average when it rose around 4:06 p.m. Tuesday night + clear skies kept the supermoon visible all night. KWQC
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Scott County's cancer registry—part of the Iowa Cancer Registry's 99 Counties Project—will hold a discussion today to share county-specific cancer data. The event will review local statistics and inform residents about health trends. The Quad City Times
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Renew Moline CEO Alexandra Elias was awarded the ULI Chicago Women’s Fellowship that supports women in real estate — she will attend the ULI Americas Fall Meeting in San Francisco this November and the Spring Meeting in Nashville. The fellowship, funded by Heitman and J.P. Morgan, was awarded through a competitive process that will boost her professional network. Quad Cities Business Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Iowa football is preparing to face No.6 Oregon at Kinnick Stadium this Saturday at 2:30 p.m.—head coach Kirk Ferentz said the team will focus on ball control as they aim for their first ranked win of the season in a sold-out crowd. The players plan to run and pass the ball effectively while keeping the opposing offense off the field. 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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Paint Party at Front Street Brewery & Taproom
6-8 p.m. — Front Street Brewery & Taproom — Ticket required — Time to paint Santa's biggest little helper!
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