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🌱 Patch AM: Meet the young Davenport leader reshaping the Hispanic business community
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Good day Davenport! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Meet the young Davenport leader reshaping the Hispanic business community
- How Davenport doctors are preparing for the worst pediatric emergencies
- See how a Davenport pitcher just made Little League World Series history
Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Mostly sunny; low humidity, with a high of 79 and low of 55 degrees.
- Monday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, temps: high: 79, low: 57.
- Tuesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 80 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Sebastian Mireles (quadcitiesbusiness.com) — Davenport resident Sebastian Mireles, 26, helps lead the Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce while serving on LULAC Council 10 Davenport's board. A childhood cancer survivor, he now focuses on reintroducing the Hispanic Chamber, offering free small-business seminars, and advocating for causes like Children's Cancer Connection. 
2. Photos: MercyOne Genesis Emergency Department hosts first pediatric mock trauma training session (qconline.com) — Medical teams at MercyOne Genesis Davenport Medical Center recently ran the area's first pediatric mock trauma training, giving staff and students hands-on practice treating seriously injured children. The Davenport drills used child volunteers, changing vitals, and simulated car crashes to sharpen emergency responses and coordination between hospital staff and MEDIC EMTs.
3. Mid-Atlantic vs. Metro highlight 8 games from South Williamsport (2822news.com) — Davenport's Midwest Little League champions made national headlines in South Williamsport as Cooper Thessien threw a no-hitter and hit the game's only home run in a 1–0 win over the West team. The performance was the first U.S. no-hitter at the Little League World Series since 2022, highlighting Davenport's strong showing on the national stage.
4. Not guilty plea entered for suspect accused of shooting man at Madison barbecue (wxow.com) — A 19-year-old man from Davenport has pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from a Fourth of July shooting at a barbecue in Madison, Wisconsin. Prosecutors say he shot a man during a dispute over car keys, while he claims he was defending his mother and sister; the case continues with a status conference set for September.
5. Report: Housing Affordability Takes Downturn in Q2 Due to Market Headwinds (rismedia.com) — Davenport ranks among the least cost-burdened housing markets nationwide, with typical families spending about 20% of income on an existing-home mortgage. A new NAHB report warns that rising rates and construction costs are squeezing affordability overall, especially for low-income buyers, and urges policymakers to cut regulatory barriers and support more homebuilding.
📸 Around Davenport
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Davenport
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- First Day of School
Children's Village Hayes Davenport, IA 52802 - Preschool Children Village Sites Unpack Your Backpack Event
Children's Village Hayes Davenport, IA 52802
4:00 pm - First Day of Kindergarten
Children's Village Hayes Davenport, IA 52802 - First Day of Preschool
Children's Village Hayes Davenport, IA 52802
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
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🗓 Events Nearby
- First Day of School
Children's Village West Davenport, IA 52804 - 1st Day of School 1st - 8th Grade
Walcott K-8 Walcott, IA 52773 - Creation Studio Open Work Hours
Bettendorf Public Library - Creation Studio
2:00 pm - Cross Country (B-V) @ Moline Sr High School
Andalusia Elem School Empire Park
4:00 pm - Girls Tennis: Davenport West vs Bettendorf (Varsity)
West High School Bettendorf High School BHS Tennis Courts
4:00 pm - Cross Country (G-V) @ Moline Sr High School
Andalusia Elem School Moline Sr High School
4:00 pm - Girls Tennis: Davenport West vs Bettendorf (Junior Varsity)
West High School Bettendorf High School BHS Tennis Courts
4:00 pm - Preschool Children Village Sites Unpack Your Backpack Event
Blue Grass Elementary School Blue Grass, IA 52726
4:00 pm
Monday August 24
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Does this cat belong to anyone?
He's a little skittish and has very sad eyes. I have been feeding him. (Nextdoor Cedar Vista Annex) - Are there places that board unfixed puppies?
I plan on getting her spayed when she's older. The 2 dogs she lives with are both fixed. We just need it during the day/overnight for 1 night next… (Nextdoor Garden Addition)
- Saia, Inc. posted a job opening for Part Time Dockworker: Davenport in Davenport. Apply here.
- Government Jobs posted a job opening for Multi-Service Clerk- Recorder 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: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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