Saturday, November 16th, 2024

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Good morning, Davenport. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 38th annual YMCA Turkey Trot in Davenport on Nov. 28 will feature races for all ages, a dog costume contest, and aims to raise funds for YMCA programs. The Quad City Times
- ➤ Bettendorf announces a December 15 opening for its new, larger permanent ice rink, enhancing winter recreation options. The Dispatch Argus
- ➤ Toys for Tots hosts a drive-up and drop-off donation event at Rivermont Collegiate, Bettendorf, to support less-fortunate children during the holiday season. OurQuadCities
- ➤ Davenport Parks and Recreation teams up with St. Ambrose University and the Davenport Police Department for a basketball tournament fundraiser to support Scott County Special Olympics athletes. KWQC
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Nate Smith and Jon Pardi are confirmed to perform at the 2025 Mississippi Valley Fair, with Fun Cards available for $95 until July 1, 2025. KWQC
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kevin Turner, principal of Neil Armstrong Elementary School, debuts his first children's book 'Empowering Eloise', focusing on resilience and positive affirmations. The Quad City Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board ruled that Scott County Sheriff Tim Lane did not breach campaign laws by including patrol cars in a 2023 Halloween parade. The Dispatch Argus
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ UnityPoint Health – Trinity Bettendorf becomes the first U.S. hospital to use a novel procedure for treating calcified peripheral arterial disease in a new trial. Quad Cities Business Journal
SHOP NEWS
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Festival of Trees: A Holiday Extravaganza in Davenport
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