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Davenport
Monday, December 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Davenport. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 22nd of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ AAA offers a free Tow to Go service as a holiday safety net that gives rides and tows within a 10 mile radius in Iowa from 6 p.m. Wednesday through 6 a.m. Jan. 2. The service is available to both AAA members + nonmembers and should only be used as a last resort. KWQC
- ➤ Snowstar has brought joy for nearly 45 years to Quad Cities visitors. General manager Rod Letherman said warming weather may melt the snow by next week — staff work eight-hour shifts in sub-zero conditions to keep the slopes ready for skiing, snowboarding, and tubing. KWQC
- ➤ The Landing Ice Rink in Bettendorf will change hours during Holiday Break through Jan. 4, opening Sunday–Friday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., with reduced hours of noon to 4 p.m. on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (per Bettendorf’s website). KWQC
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ ABI's latest Business Monthly feature profiles 10 Iowa business leaders who drive success through innovation and community service. The profiles inspire local growth by highlighting diverse paths and leadership that will shape Iowa's economy. Quad Cities Business Journal
- ➤ Local boutiques in LeClaire saw a boost in last-minute holiday shopping as residents looked for special gifts not found at larger stores & some shops offered promotions to keep business strong. Store owners reported higher sales despite tariff challenges and delayed shipments. KWQC
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Waste Commission of Scott County shared holiday recycling tips, detailing which items such as plain wrapping paper and cardboard are recyclable and which like glittered paper should not be. Residents can drop off e-waste and cooking oil at designated sites on Carey Avenue during set hours. KWQC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Two wounded National Guard soldiers injured in an attack in Syria returned to the U.S. on Saturday and are now stable at a military facility (their families are with them as they start recovery) while a third soldier treated in Syria is back at work. KWQC
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Over 100 local donors gave blood at Bettendorf High School on Saturday during the Give Like Charly Blood Drive, honoring graduate Charly Erpelding, who died of bone cancer in 2022 — her mother said the event boosts supplies during a low blood donation week. KWQC
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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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Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Help
2-3 p.m. — Rock Island Downtown Library — Free assistance — Get hands-on help with job searching and computer skills from experts at Goodwill.
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Tuneful Tuesday Series: Grace Notes Flute Quartet
12-1 p.m. — Rock Island Downtown Library — Free entry — Enjoy a warm and delightful concert by the Grace Notes Flute Quartet with light refreshments.
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Quad City Bald Eagle Days
4-8 p.m. — QCCA Expo Center — General Admission $0.15+ — Celebrate wildlife with live eagle demonstrations and nature-themed exhibits.
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BURSTING w/A LIGHT AMONG MANY
7-10 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — $15.88 — Enjoy an evening with BURSTING and special guests A LIGHT AMONG MANY in a vibrant live music setting.
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Fundraiser Tuesday at Great River Brewery
5-8 p.m. — Great River Brewery — 10% of sales donated — Support local youth and community programs while enjoying great food and drinks.
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Paint Nite: Dawn of New Beginnings
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Great River Brewery — Prices vary — Create a custom landscape painting while enjoying drinks in a fun atmosphere.
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