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Davenport
Wednesday, December 24th, 2025
Good morning, Davenport. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 24th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bethany for Children and Families partnered with Slumberland to give away 43 bed sets to families transitioning from homelessness as part of the annual Making Homes for the Holidays program at a local furniture store. The donation aimed to help recipients secure a night's sleep and build a stable future. KWQC
- ➤ Downtown Davenport Partnership will host Icestravaganza at Freight House (421 W. River Drive) from Friday, Jan. 16 to Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026; the free family-friendly event will feature ice sculptures, live carving demonstrations, interactive outdoor games and a warming station with free hot cocoa. Quad Cities Business Journal
- ➤ The Quad City Community Foundation awarded $315,000 to 12 local organizations to support projects in environmental care, fairness, learning and community revitalization along the Mississippi River. The grants will help refresh and strengthen our community. The Dispatch Argus
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Quad City Community Foundation awarded $315,000 to 12 local groups to revitalize the Mississippi River through projects focused on environmental stewardship, equity, education and community improvements. The grants will support local efforts to boost river access and enhance neighborhoods. The Quad City Times
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Flu cases are rising in the Quad Cities as holiday gatherings increase; doctors advise residents to get the flu vaccine, stay home if sick and avoid close contact with newborns (the vaccine cannot cause the flu). KWQC
- ➤ Health care costs will rise for many after Congress did not extend enhanced ACA subsides. Community Health Care (CHC) is using a sliding fee program and phone consultations to help those uninsured or underinsured and the House will vote on extending the benefits in January (officials say). KWQC
- ➤ AAA is offering its free Tow to Go service to impaired drivers starting at 6 p.m. today, providing free rides and tows within a 10-mile radius in select areas such as Iowa. The program serves as a backup option when planned rides fail and will run until 6 a.m. Jan. 2. Quad Cities Business Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Forest Grove Sports Complex in Bettendorf, now in its first year, will host a tournament this weekend as it prepares for upcoming winter events. The facility features the new Crawford Field & seeks more sponsors for building naming rights. Quad Cities Business Journal
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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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