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Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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• City Council Elects to Proceed with Filling Ward 2 Vacancy (rcreader.com) — Davenport's City Council will fill the vacant Ward 2 seat by appointment and is inviting interested residents to apply by 5 p.m. on October 2. Ward 2 voters still retain the right to petition for a special election, and the council plans a special meeting on October 7 to consider candidates and make an appointment.
• Weekend events expected to strain downtown Moline traffic (kwqc.com) — Davenport drivers should expect traffic disruptions Sunday as the Quad Cities Marathon route sends thousands of runners through Moline, Rock Island, Davenport and Bettendorf, with closures starting Friday evening in downtown Moline. Officials urge visitors to plan ahead, arrive early, and watch for officers directing both vehicles and pedestrians throughout the busy event weekend.
• Iowa Housing Market: Trends and Forecast 2026 (noradarealestate.com) — Davenport home shoppers get a quick benchmark here: current median listing prices hover around $225,000, notably below several other Iowa cities. The broader report explains how statewide prices, inventory, and mortgage rates are shaping a calmer, more balanced market, and what that means for buyers, sellers, and investors comparing Davenport to nearby metros.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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