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And check out Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness on the Davenport Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:

  • How Davenport's nonprofits are getting help that goes beyond quick fixes.
  • When can you grab tickets for Adler Theatre's "Alice in Wonderland"?
  • Want to see who's really funding First District candidates?

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

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Sun followed by clouds, with a high of 77 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Not as warm with rain, temps: high: 71, low: 66.
  • Thursday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 70 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Beyond quick fixes: How Quad Cities groups partner for nonprofit long-term success (kwqc.com) — In Davenport, the Quad Cities Community Foundation and the Diane Harris Center for Nonprofit Excellence are teaming up to give local nonprofits deeper, long-term support instead of quick fixes. On Real Conversations in the QC, leaders explain how tailored training, leadership development, and donor partnerships aim to tackle challenges like homelessness and build stronger Black-led and other community organizations across the Quad Cities.
   

• 'Alice in Wonderland' — A World Premiere By Romero Britto and International Ballet Stars Comes to Davenport (rcreader.com) — Davenport arts fans can look forward to a one-night-only world premiere of Romero Britto's "Alice in Wonderland" at the Adler Theatre on May 13, 2027, with tickets going on sale September 30. The touring production promises bold pop-art visuals, an international ballet cast, and community engagement through the We Dance Program that connects local young dancers with professionals.
   

• 'Iowa is Not for Sale': New Interactive Platform Unveils Campaign Finance and Donor Ties in Iowa's First Congressional District (rcreader.com) — A new Davenport-based campaign website, IowaIsNotForSale.com, has launched to help First District voters dig into who's funding each congressional candidate, from PACs to controversial donors. The independent Bridgford campaign frames it as a transparency tool so Davenport and other district residents can compare big-money backing before casting their ballots this fall.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Happy Sunday everyone!
    Just got done cleaning out my garage, have some left over building materials that bulk waste won't take. There's some siding, trim, plywood….if… (Nextdoor McClellan Heights)
  • Tanya does beautiful work!
    She arranged the flowers with the colors I wanted and had great customer service. (Nextdoor Glen Armil/Norwood Park)
  • Sam's Club posted a job opening for Baker and Packager Associate in Davenport. Apply here.
  • Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Back of House Team Member in Davenport. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Davenport here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Bettendorf announces fun Halloween happenings (ourquadcities.com)
  • Rise Up Coffee opens a second location, new Flip's Pancake House, Just Us & Treats opens and more Quad-Cities business news (qctimes.com)
  • Radio Iowa High School Football Poll 9/28/26 (radioiowa.com)

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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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