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Coming up on the Davenport Patch calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness

Monday September 28th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Hi Davenport! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Davenport DMV closing Sept. 30 for staff safety training
  • See how Davenport home prices and sales stack up this month
  • See which Davenport runners crossed the Quad Cities Marathon finish line.

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you know the moon is going broke? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Tuesday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 75, low: 62.
  • Wednesday: Periods of rain, with a high of 70 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

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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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I'm looking for a siding estimate, both full house and under eaves.
    Please message me if you can provide me with an estimate, thanks. (Nextdoor Tyler Park)
  • Little white terrier on my front steps.
    Don't know who he belongs to. 2600 block Davenport Ave (Nextdoor Tyler Park)
  • Eyemart Express, Ltd posted a job opening for Optical Retail Sales Associate FT Davenport, IA #004 in Davenport. Apply here.
  • Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Davenport. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Davenport here.

Ok Davenport! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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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