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In today's newsletter:
- Planning for retirement or caregiving? See what's coming to Kimberly Road.
- What three scams hit Davenport residents in just one week?
- How new Hilltop crosswalks aim to protect Davenport students and neighbors
Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 83 and low of 61 degrees.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 84, low: 56.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 78 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. QC Senior Expo connects seniors to area resources (ourquadcities.com) — Seniors and caregivers in Davenport can explore dozens of local services at the QC Senior Expo, returning to the Golden Leaf Banquet Center on East Kimberly Road on Friday, September 25. With 53 area businesses and organizations offering free information on healthcare, housing, finances, and more, the event aims to be a one-stop resource hub for older adults and their families. 
2. 3 scam reports in Davenport for week ending Aug. 15, 2026 (riverbendtimes.com) — Davenport logged three scam reports for the week ending August 15, matching the previous week, with at least $294 in reported losses, according to the Better Business Bureau. Residents can use BBB's Scam Tracker to research local fraud patterns and anonymously share their own experiences to help neighbors avoid similar schemes.
3. St. Ambrose students help with painting crosswalks on the Hilltop (wqad.com) — Colorful new crosswalks are being painted in Davenport's Hilltop Campus Village to boost pedestrian safety and neighborhood pride, with St. Ambrose students rolling on the paint. The Davenport nonprofit behind the project hopes brighter streets will slow traffic, protect student pedestrians, and strengthen connections among residents in the area they call home.
4. Davenport Junior Theatre prepares for milestone 75th season (wqad.com) — Davenport Junior Theatre is gearing up for its 75th season, with free main-stage productions and expanded classes now split between its historic theater and new Kimberly Road campus. New managing artistic director Jessica Sheridan is emphasizing accessibility and "theatre for kids, by kids," including a Percy Jackson musical in February and Shakespeare in May, plus special anniversary events for families and alumni.
📸 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
- HS StuCo Makers Market & Food Truck Fest
Bettendorf High School Bettendorf, IA 52722
4:00 pm - Bett Community Expo
Bettendorf Comm School District Bettendorf, IA 52722
4:30 pm - Football: Davenport West vs Camanche (Junior Varsity)
West High School Camanche High School F&T Stadium
6:00 pm - Football: Davenport West vs Camanche (Varsity)
West High School Camanche High School F&T Stadium
7:00 pm - HS Fall Kick-Off
Bettendorf High School Bettendorf, IA 52722
7:00 pm - Football (B-V) - Kewanee High School
Andalusia Elem School Rockridge High School
7:00 pm - Creation Studio Open Work Hours
Bettendorf Public Library - Creation Studio
9:30 am - Bettendorf Public Library Chess Club
Bettendorf Public Library - Bettendorf and Gilbert Rooms
1:30 pm
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I have a box of cabinet handles that don't fit my cabinets.
Let me know if you are interested in them. I'm not selling these, they are free to whomever needs them. (Nextdoor Highpoint)
- Pilot Travel Centers, LLC posted a job opening for Janitorial Maintenance in Davenport. Apply here.
- Davenport Community Schools posted a job opening for Custodian - 8 hrs/day 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: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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