🌱 Patch AM: Which acclaimed films are screening free this fall at the Figge?

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In today's newsletter:

• Which acclaimed films are screening free this fall at the Figge?
• Why Iowa farmers say new school lunch funding still isn't enough.
• How a tiny Davenport bar became Dolly Parton's local shrine

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 57 degrees.
• Friday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 84, low: 62.
• Saturday: Periods of sunshine, with a high of 81 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Free Film at the Figge presents award-winning films (ourquadcities.com) — Davenport film lovers can catch a free series of award-winning movies at the Figge Art Museum, 225 W. 2nd St., starting Sept. 5 with "Perfect Days." Screenings include post-film discussions with complimentary wine and later showings of "I, Daniel Blake" and "Tick, Tick, Boom," all highlighting stories of persistence and resilience.
   

2. 'Harvest to Hallways' school lunch initiative falls short for Iowa farmers (kwqc.com) — From Davenport farm leaders are warning that the USDA's new "Harvest to Hallways" school lunch initiative doesn't replace recently lost federal support for local food. They say funding is far below the previous Local Food for Schools program, leaving districts like North Scott and nearby East Moline struggling to afford locally grown produce for students.
   

3. Dolly Parton in the Quad Cities: The music, fans and impact (wqad.com) — Davenport fans are gathering at Devon's Complaint Department to toast Dolly Parton, whose death at 80 is being marked with half-staff flags and a signature pink cocktail. Locals recall her Quad Cities concerts and celebrate her Imagination Library program, which has delivered thousands of free children's books across Muscatine County and the wider region.
   

4. LLBWS roundup: Nevada, Curacao remain unblemished, advance with big wins (statenews.net) — Davenport's Little League team fell 14-6 to Henderson, Nevada at the World Series in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania, despite a strong 10-strikeout start from pitcher Cooper Thissen. Nevada's explosive late-inning offense secured a spot in the U.S. championship game, while other matchups saw Curacao and Japan advance in the international bracket.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 27
• Creation Studio Open Work Hours
  Bettendorf Public Library - Creation Studio
  2:00 pm
• Teen Role Playing
  Bettendorf Public Library - Junior League Program Room
  3:30 pm
• Girls Tennis: Pleasant Valley vs Davenport West (Junior Varsity)
  West High School Davenport
  4:00 pm
• Golf (G-V) @ at Mer Co w/ Kewanee and M-R
  Andalusia Elem School Oak View CC
  4:00 pm
• Girls Tennis: Pleasant Valley vs Davenport West (Varsity)
  West High School Davenport
  4:00 pm
• Volleyball (G-FR) - United Township Highschool
  Andalusia Elem School Rockridge High School
  5:00 pm
• Girls Swimming & Diving: Davenport Central vs United Township East
  West High School United Township High School
  5:00 pm
• Volleyball: Rock Island vs Davenport West (Sophomore)
  West High School Davenport Main Gym
  5:00 pm
• Volleyball (G-SO) - United Township Highschool
  Andalusia Elem School Rockridge High School
  6:00 pm
• Volleyball: Rock Island vs Davenport West (Varsity)
  West High School Davenport Main Gym
  6:30 pm
• Volleyball (G-V) - United Township Highschool
  Andalusia Elem School Rockridge High School
  7:00 pm
Friday August 28
• Football: Clear Creek Amana vs Davenport West (Freshman)
  West High School Brady Street Stadium
  5:00 pm

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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