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Morning Davenport! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See which 21-foot roadside giant now lives in Davenport
  • Hawkeyes women's golf is bringing Big Ten excitement to Davenport

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

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A stray t-storm; not as warm, with a high of 77 and low of 70 degrees.
  • Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 81, low: 64.
  • Sunday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 71 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Recreated Gary Frank-N-Stein bought by 'American Pickers' host Rob Wolfe (chicagotribune.com) — Davenport's own "American Pickers" host Rob Wolfe has added the towering Frank-N-Stein fiberglass statue to his private vintage collection on West 5th Street. While his Americana-filled space doesn't keep regular hours, Wolfe sometimes lets visitors peek inside when he's in town, giving locals a rare chance to see this nostalgic roadside giant up close.
   

• Kristinsdottir Named Big Ten Freshman of the Week (hawkeyesports.com) — University of Iowa golfer Kristinsdottir has been named Big Ten Freshman of the Week after a strong top‑five finish at the Badger Invitational. Local golf fans can soon see her and the Hawkeyes in person when Iowa hosts the Diane Thomason Invitational at Davenport Country Club on Sept. 28–29, bringing collegiate competition right to the city's doorstep.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Davenport

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★ Featured events ★

    Friday September 18
  • Sean Kistler →
    The Grape Life Wine Lounge and Cellar, 3400 Elmore Avenue, Davenport
    7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • The City's Planning & Zoning Commission meets today, Wednesday, September 16 at 5:30 p.
    m. in City Hall Council Chambers, 1609 State Street. To see this month's agenda, go to www.bettendorf.org/PlanningAndZoning The Planning & Zoning… (Nextdoor )
  • Service Corporation International posted a job opening for Funeral Service Assistant (Part Time) in Davenport. Apply here.
  • Kelly posted a job opening for Material Coordinator in Davenport. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Davenport here.

🗞 Nearby News

Eldridge

  • McCarty's Corner Farm to host 7th National Alpaca Farm Days Sept. 26-27 (kwqc.com)
  • Quad Cities farmers keep close eye on forecast as fall harvest approaches (kwqc.com)

Bettendorf

  • Bettendorf marking Healthiest State Walk with Kiwanis Park events (ourquadcities.com)
  • AccelerateVQC will explore how e-bikes can create connected communities (ourquadcities.com)
  • Four Bettendorf High School Seniors Have Been Announced as Semifinalists in National Merit Scholarship Program (rcreader.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!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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