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Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Woman charged with attempted murder after Davenport park shooting; victim arrested for rioting (kcrg.com) — A Davenport woman faces an attempted murder charge after police say she shot another woman during a large fight that escalated into a riot at Garfield Park on Sunday. Two other women, including the shooting victim, were charged with rioting, while the victim's injuries were described as non-life-threatening and only the alleged shooter remains jailed without bond.
2. Nova Singers brings global sounds to local stages (mcdonoughvoice.com) — Davenport audiences can catch Nova Singers' new season at St. Paul Lutheran Church, with concerts in October, December, and April featuring South African music, Christmas favorites, and hopeful spring pieces. The professional ensemble splits its 41st season between Galesburg and Davenport, with season tickets available now and flexible use across any performance date.
3. A Look at Data Centers Near Henry County: Locations, Size and Local Concerns — Geneseo Current (geneseocurrent.com) — Davenport already hosts two small South Front Networks data centers and is slated for a massive Meta campus covering 328 acres, putting the city squarely in regional debates over data center impacts. The article compares Davenport's facilities with projects in Clinton, Muscatine County, Bettendorf, and Rock Island County, highlighting differing sizes, water and power demands, and emerging zoning responses.
4. Post-war German films come to big screen at The Last Picture House, Davenport (ourquadcities.com) — A new post-war German film series is coming to The Last Picture House in downtown Davenport this fall, with proceeds supporting the German American Heritage Center and Museum. Screenings include optional Wednesday evening discussions, tiered ticket pricing, and guidance on limited street parking and nearby ramp options, giving Davenport film fans a structured way to explore German cinema history close to home.
5. August 24 recap: Quad-Cities news you may have missed today (qconline.com) — From a shooting-related arrest in Davenport's Garfield Park to lightning-delayed high school football with Davenport Assumption, several local stories shaped Monday's Quad-Cities news. The roundup also highlights a health program, a local baseball standout, and community questions like favorite coffee spots, helping Davenport readers quickly catch up on what they may have missed.
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