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Davenport
Saturday, December 6th, 2025
Good morning, Davenport. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 6th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Iowa American Water reminds residents to protect their pipes as winter approaches. The utility advises checking shut-off valves (often near the water meter), turning off sprinklers, and insulating pipes to prevent costly repairs. Quad Cities Business Journal
- ➤ Palmer Hills — a Holiday senior living community managed by Atria — won a 2026 Caring Star award based on a 4.5 rating from residents and families. The community at 2617 Maplecrest Road in Bettendorf received high praise from general manager Kenneth Wagner. Quad Cities Business Journal
- ➤ The annual Battle of the Mayors is underway today as local leaders ring Red Kettles to raise funds for The Salvation Army; bell ringing shifts take place at Hy-Vee stores in Bettendorf (10 a.m. to noon), Davenport (11 a.m. to 1 p.m.), and Rock Island (6–8 p.m.). Quad Cities Business Journal
- ➤ At 915 Idaho Drive, the Mildrens’ holiday light display draws donations for kids at the University of Iowa’s Stead Family Hospital Center for Disabilities and Development as the family offers 100 goody bags and raffle entries for donated Legos, running today from 5 to 6:30 p.m. KWQC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Davenport Fire Department hosted a live burn demonstration Friday to remind residents to follow fire safety tips & winter care practices during the holiday season. The Quad City Times
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2025 Davenport Users Group
8 AM-5 PM — Rhythm City Casino Resort — Registration required — Network with industry leaders and gain valuable training and continuing education hours.
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Paint Party at Daiquiri Factory
6-8 p.m. — Daiquiri Factory — $45 per person — Enjoy a fun night of painting and sipping while supporting local baseball efforts.
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The Nutcracker Student Matinee
10-11 a.m. — Adler Theatre — Educational event — Experience an abridged performance of The Nutcracker designed for students.
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Paint Party at The Spot
6-8 p.m. — The Spot Bar — $39.19 — Unleash your creativity while painting a cute penguin and enjoying your favorite drinks.
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Holiday Paint Night Celebration
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Great River Brewery — Cost varies — Celebrate the holiday season with an evening of creativity as you paint a peaceful winter landscape.
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Open Mic Night
7-11 p.m. — Bootleg Hill Honey Meads — Free entry — Enjoy a night of local talent at this welcoming meadery.
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Rambunctious Live Performance
7-11 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — Tickets available — Experience the lively sounds of Rambunctious as they showcase their latest hits including Imperfect People.
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Davenport Murder Mystery: Catch the Killer!
4:00 – 5:30 PM — Davenport Streets — Ticket Required — Dive into a thrilling role-playing adventure while solving a murder mystery.
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Annual Post-Christmas Show with Rob and Gary
6-9 p.m. — Bootleg Hill Honey Meads — Cost varies — Enjoy the festive tunes of Rob and Gary as they ring in the New Year a little early.
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New Year's Eve Dance Party
8 PM - 1 AM — Raccoon Motel — Free entry — Celebrate the New Year with a lively dance party atmosphere.
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