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Saturday, December 27th, 2025
Good morning, Davenport. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 27th of December.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Schools in the Quad-Cities saw more student absences during the pandemic, and now local officials + advocates are discussing new plans to boost attendance in local districts. The Quad City Times
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Cancer Support Community Iowa and NW Illinois at Gilda's Club will launch a free hybrid post-treatment support group in January, with its first meeting on Jan. 8 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Gilda's Club Davenport (1351 West Central Park Ave, Suite 200). KWQC
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Iowa football offensive coordinator Tim Lester is preparing backups Jeremy Hecklinski and Hank Brown to compete for next season’s starting quarterback role ahead of the ReliaQuest Bowl in Tampa on New Year’s Eve. The team said it will not add a quarterback from the transfer portal. The Gazette
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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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