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🌱 Patch AM: Davenport Ward 2 is vacant—here’s how to apply for the seat

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Good morning to you Davenport! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Davenport Ward 2 is vacant—here's how to apply for the seat
  • How Sunday's Quad Cities Marathon will affect driving in Davenport
  • How does Davenport's $225,000 median listing stack up statewide?

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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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Clouds and sun with a shower, with a high of 72 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 75, low: 52.
  • Tuesday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 75 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 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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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Greater Quad Cities Renaissance Festival: https://midwestfests.com/index.html
    Let us be your gateway to a world of enchantment, history, and adventure! Serving the vibrant communities of Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, and Indiana… (Nextdoor Donnelly's Addition)
  • Selling all my Crystal tomorrow's garage sale.
    All 43 pieces $15 each large and small. 2716 middle rd. Garage is labeled same as house. Closed if raining. Will try again the next weekend. Bring… (Nextdoor McClellan Heights)
  • Village Inn Family Restaurant posted a job opening for Expeditor in Davenport. Apply here.
  • Sentry Insurance Group posted a job opening for Claims Representative Entry Level in Davenport. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Davenport here.

🗞 Nearby News

Eldridge

  • Which former East Iowa area high school athletes will be active on Saturday, Sept. 26? (riverbendtimes.com)

Bettendorf

  • Iowa League of Cities holds conference in Bettendorf (ourquadcities.com)
  • TV6 Investigates: Metro Flock cameras logging millions of vehicles a month (kwqc.com)
  • Fairfield Teacher Heidi Grunwald Named 2026 Iowa Masonic Teacher of the Year (ottumwaradio.com)

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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: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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