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1. Iowa DMV announces temporary closure of select service centers for safety training (hawkeyereporter.com) — Davenport's DMV office will be closed on Sept. 30 as part of a statewide safety training day affecting several Iowa service centers, so residents should avoid planning in‑person visits then. The Iowa DOT urges people to reschedule around the closure or use available online services where possible, though it hasn't specified exact reopening times or rescheduling details.
2. Rock Island County real estate transactions for September 27, 2026 (qconline.com) — Fresh real estate data show 212 Davenport homes on the market totaling about $58 million in value, with 46 sales averaging roughly $251,000 and a top sale of $735,000. The report compares Davenport's prices, days on market, and sales volume with nearby Quad Cities and regional communities, offering a snapshot of how competitive the local housing market is right now.
3. 20 photos of the 29th annual TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon (qctimes.com) — Davenport runners were among the finishers celebrated in a 20-photo gallery from Sunday's TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon and associated races. The images capture local participants, regional winners, and festive costumes at the finish line, offering Davenport residents a chance to spot friends, neighbors, or themselves in the crowd.
4. 4 Essential Cities On The Ultimate Iowa Road Trip (forbes.com) — Davenport features prominently in this Iowa road trip guide, spotlighting Modern Woodmen Park's Ferris wheel–enhanced baseball games, the Figge Art Museum, and unique spots like the Mississippi Spoon Gallery. The article then sends travelers north along the river and across eastern Iowa, offering ideas that locals can share with visitors or use to rediscover nearby cities.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It's down to its last quarter. (Thank you Linda H. for sending it in!)
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