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Thursday, November 21st, 2024

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Good morning, Davenport. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of November.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center aims to distribute 7,500 free Thanksgiving meals across various locations in the Quad Cities from Nov. 22-24, supported by numerous sponsors and volunteers.  Quad Cities Business Journal
  • ImpactLife marked its 50th anniversary, highlighting its collection of over 5 million donations since merging two blood centers in 1974, and is innovating with new technology like spray plasma.  KWQC

CRIME NEWS

  • Dillon Ray Adams, 35, has been charged with first-degree murder for the death of Madeline Bakoylis, 33, in Scott County, with a conviction carrying a life sentence without parole.  The Dispatch Argus
  • A Davenport man received a 16-year federal prison sentence for distributing child pornography and must also serve an eight-year supervised release.  KWQC
  • A Davenport man, Melvin Hawkins III, was arrested after assaulting a police officer and causing injuries to two others during a narcotics investigation.  OurQuadCities

ECONOMY NEWS

  • Davenport city officials discuss a major meat-processing factory by Fair Oaks Foods, promising to bring 247 jobs to the Quad Cities, with discussions on a $1.1M forgivable loan and over $5.2M in tax rebates.  KWQC
  • IowaWORKS in Davenport to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week by hosting a Registered Apprenticeship Hiring Event on November 22, highlighting the program's benefits for employers and potential employees.  Quad Cities Business Journal

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Iowa's Chief Public Defender, Jeff Wright, announces public defenders in Scott County will no longer handle misdemeanor cases due to overwhelming caseloads and a shortage of private attorneys taking on such cases.  The Dispatch Argus

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Quad Cities Listening Club

    Experience community connection and conversation at the Quad Cities Listening Club held bi-monthly at Stompbox Brewing.

    Fri, 11/22/24

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  • Freight House Farmers Market - Seasonal Market

    Experience a vibrant farmers market atmosphere featuring a variety of local produce and goods, open every Saturday from November to April.

    Sat, 11/23/24

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  • Freight House Farmers Market - Davenport

    Experience a vibrant year-round farmers market featuring local produce and artisanal goods every Sunday in Davenport.

    Sun, 11/24/24

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  • Festival of Trees Celebration

    Experience the enchantment of the holiday season with over 150 designer displays and the Midwest's largest helium balloon parade at the Festival of Trees in downtown Davenport.

    Mon, 11/25/24

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  • Festival of Trees: A Holiday Extravaganza in Davenport

    Experience the enchanting Festival of Trees featuring over 150 designer displays, attractions, and the largest helium balloon parade in the Midwest.

    Tue, 11/26/24

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  • Festival of Trees: A Holiday Celebration in Davenport

    Experience a magical holiday atmosphere with over 150 designer displays, a helium balloon parade, and exciting events including a celebrity waiters lunch to raise funds for the arts.

    Wed, 11/27/24

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  • Turkey Trot Packet Pickup Volunteer Opportunity

    Volunteer to assist with packet pickup for the 38th Annual YMCA Turkey Trot, enjoying provided meals and receiving a race t-shirt.

    Thu, 11/28/24

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  • Festival of Trees: A Holiday Celebration in Davenport

    Experience the enchanting Festival of Trees with over 150 designer displays, engaging attractions, and the largest helium balloon parade in the Midwest.

    Fri, 11/29/24

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  • Handmade Holiday Ornament Workshop

    Experience the joy of creating unique, handmade holiday ornaments with various styles and designs at this fun workshop.

    Sat, 11/30/24

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  • Festival of Trees - Holiday Celebration

    Experience the magic of the holiday season at the Festival of Trees with over 150 designer displays, attractions, and the largest helium balloon parade in the Midwest.

    Sun, 12/1/24

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