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🌱 Clinton reading series explores a Davenport couple's civil rights story

Clinton, Iowa Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello again Clinton! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Clinton reading series explores a Davenport couple's civil rights story
  • Clinton man dies in two-vehicle crash in Oklahoma
  • Clinton teen cited for speeding in Kewanee

Also on today's calendar: Puzzle Exchange! (Drop-off) and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A few morning showers; cooler, with a high of 57 and low of 36 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy; windy, cooler, temps: high: 45, low: 28.
  • Friday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 42 and low of 23 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. MLK Jr. Reading Series will explore Davenport incident of injustice in 1943 (ourquadcities.com) — A free discussion at Clinton Community College will explore Charles and Ann Toney's experience of being denied service in Davenport in 1943. The Martin Luther King Jr. Reading Series meets Nov. 18 from 5:30–6:30 p.m. at the college library, with a Zoom option, to examine racial discrimination and those who challenged it.
   

2. Iowa man dies of accident injuries in Grant County (enidnews.com) — Joseph Housenga, 45, of Clinton, died after a two-vehicle crash Tuesday morning on U.S. 81 in Grant County, Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol said his vehicle crossed the centerline while attempting to pass and collided head-on with another vehicle on the shoulder. The other driver was injured.
   

3. Kewanee Police Arrest and Citation Report for 11-08-2026 (regionalmedianews.com) — A Clinton teenager was cited in Kewanee for allegedly driving 55 mph in a 30 mph zone, according to the city's Nov. 8 police report. Eric S. Harris, 18, received a notice to appear rather than a reported arrest.
   

4. Camanche police officer, community member recognized for heroism in fatal fire (kwqc.com) — Camanche police are recognizing Officer Jack Davison and a neighbor who pulled a person from a smoke-filled apartment during a fatal fire last week. The victim later died from their injuries. Clinton firefighters also responded to the Third Street fire, where officials credited the pair with giving the victim a chance at survival.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Clinton

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Clinton

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.