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Rappelling down Hotel Blackhawk to support a Quad Cities organization
DAVENPORT, Iowa — Friday afternoon, you may have seen the first group of people on top of the Hotel Blackhawk, rappelling 11 stories down the side of the building. It's all part of an event called "Over the Edge for Kids' Sake," celebrating the money raised for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi Valley.
Learn about Ketamine, the drug blamed for actor Matthew Perry’s death
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Recently, it was revealed that actor Matthew Perry from the sit-com, “Friends”, died from an overdose of Ketamine. That’s an anesthetic that’s been around for decades. While it’s a powerful drug, there are new, potentially positive uses for Ketamine. Doctor Bill...
50 Yard Challenge: Meet the 10-year-old giving back to his community with free lawn mowing
WILTON, Iowa — A Muscatine County boy is mowing with a mission this year. 10-year-old Henry Bender is taking part in the 50 Yard Challenge to give back to his community. The 50 Yard Challenge is part of a national nonprofit, Raising Men & Women Lawn Care Service. The goal is to cut 50 lawns for free for the elderly, disabled, single parents, veterans and anyone else in need of help who can't do it themselves. Henry can also do other yard work for free, such as raking leaves and shoveling snow.
Rise and Shine: The Passion Behind Blue Spruce Bakery
In this episode, we sit down with Brandon Carleton, one of the visionary bakers behind Blue Spruce Bakery General Store, the only sourdough bakery in the Quad Cities area. Join us as we unravel Brandon's fascinating journey into the world of baking, a path that began just before the pandemic when a friend's neighbor sparked his interest with a dedicated sourdough kitchen. What started as a hobby of baking a couple of loaves for friends quickly blossomed into a business, where Brandon now produces an impressive 30-40 loaves weekly, alongside an array of delicious pastries and lunch offerings.
Sign up now for River Action Senior Golf Cart Tours
Sign up now to tour the riverfront from the comfort of a golf cart. River Action is hosting their 25th annual Senior Citizen Golf Cart Tours on Thursday, September 5 and Friday, September 6. Participants can learn about the Mississippi riverfront from the front seat of a golf cart along the riverfront, Nahant Marsh or […]
Tickets On Sale For ‘Taste Of Ireland’ Live At Davenport’s Adler Theatre
Tickets for Taste of Ireland live at the Adler Theatre Friday, October 18 at 7:30 PM go on sale Friday, August 23 at 10:00 AM. Hot off its Off-Broadway premiere, ‘A Taste of Ireland―The Irish Music & Dance Sensation’ hits stages across the USA this fall, performing the show that has entertained thousands around the globe. Laugh, cry and jig into the night with a production that is Celtic, for this generation.
“Revolutionary Artist: The Prison Fantasies of David Alfaro Siqueiros,” August 24 through January 5
Figge Art Museum, 225 West Second Street, Davenport IA. With the Figge Art Museum hosting an intimate exhibition on loan from the Deere & Company collection, Revolutionary Artist: The Prison Fantasies of David Alfaro Siqueiros, on display in the Davenport venue from August 24 through January 5, will treat patrons to evocative works by the artist (1896-1974) who founded the modern school of Mexican mural painting alongside his contemporaries Diego Rivera and José Clemente Orozco.
New Sports and Recreation Books
The ‘Sports and Recreation’ section in nonfiction covers a wide variety of topics ranging from football to hiking to puzzles. Here we have a list of new sports and recreation books that have just hit the new shelves at the Davenport Public Library! Stop by our locations today and find more books on this topic!
5 Best Davenport Places to Eat in Iowa
Davenport, Iowa, part of the Quad Cities on the Mississippi River, offers more than just beautiful riverfront views and rich history; it also boasts a vibrant and diverse culinary scene. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, there’s no shortage of excellent dining options to explore. Here are...
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