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In today's newsletter:
- What police say led to gunfire at Davenport's Garfield Park
- Which global sounds are coming to St. Paul Lutheran in Davenport?
- How big is Meta's planned Davenport data center — and why it matters
Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 81 and low of 65 degrees.
- Wednesday: Humid with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 85, low: 60.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Woman charged with attempted murder after Davenport park shooting; victim arrested for rioting (kcrg.com) — A Davenport woman faces an attempted murder charge after police say she shot another woman during a large fight that escalated into a riot at Garfield Park on Sunday. Two other women, including the shooting victim, were charged with rioting, while the victim's injuries were described as non-life-threatening and only the alleged shooter remains jailed without bond. 
2. Nova Singers brings global sounds to local stages (mcdonoughvoice.com) — Davenport audiences can catch Nova Singers' new season at St. Paul Lutheran Church, with concerts in October, December, and April featuring South African music, Christmas favorites, and hopeful spring pieces. The professional ensemble splits its 41st season between Galesburg and Davenport, with season tickets available now and flexible use across any performance date.
3. A Look at Data Centers Near Henry County: Locations, Size and Local Concerns — Geneseo Current (geneseocurrent.com) — Davenport already hosts two small South Front Networks data centers and is slated for a massive Meta campus covering 328 acres, putting the city squarely in regional debates over data center impacts. The article compares Davenport's facilities with projects in Clinton, Muscatine County, Bettendorf, and Rock Island County, highlighting differing sizes, water and power demands, and emerging zoning responses.
4. Post-war German films come to big screen at The Last Picture House, Davenport (ourquadcities.com) — A new post-war German film series is coming to The Last Picture House in downtown Davenport this fall, with proceeds supporting the German American Heritage Center and Museum. Screenings include optional Wednesday evening discussions, tiered ticket pricing, and guidance on limited street parking and nearby ramp options, giving Davenport film fans a structured way to explore German cinema history close to home.
5. August 24 recap: Quad-Cities news you may have missed today (qconline.com) — From a shooting-related arrest in Davenport's Garfield Park to lightning-delayed high school football with Davenport Assumption, several local stories shaped Monday's Quad-Cities news. The roundup also highlights a health program, a local baseball standout, and community questions like favorite coffee spots, helping Davenport readers quickly catch up on what they may have missed.
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Memory Circle
Bettendorf Public Library - Bettendorf and Gilbert Rooms
10:30 am - Creation Studio Open Work Hours
Bettendorf Public Library - Creation Studio
2:00 pm - Boys Cross Country: Davenport City XC Meet (Varsity)
West High School West Lake Park
4:00 pm - Golf (B-V) @ Tri at Sherrard w/ Riverdale
Andalusia Elem School Fyre Lake
4:00 pm - Girls Cross Country: Davenport City XC Meet (Varsity)
West High School West Lake Park
4:00 pm - Boys Cross Country: ()
West High School West Lake Park
4:00 pm - Volleyball: Davenport West vs Pleasant Valley (Sophomore)
West High School Pleasant Valley High School
5:00 pm - Cub Scouts Pack 81
Neil Armstrong Elementary School Bettendorf, IA 52722
5:45 pm - Volleyball: Davenport West vs Pleasant Valley (Varsity)
West High School Pleasant Valley High School
6:30 pm - First Day of Preschool
Children's Village West Davenport, IA 52804 - Golf (G-V) @ Tri at Alleman w/ Sterlilng
Andalusia Elem School Alleman Catholic High School
4:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Neighbors, when looking for home repairs like plumbing, electrical, or roofing, please remember to always get at least two or three estimates—and make sure at least one is from a fully licensed and insured local company.
We often assume unlicensed or independent workers are cheaper, but many neighbors have found that reputable, licensed professionals actually quote… (Nextdoor Next To North) - Wondering about emergency room wait times between Genesis and Trinity.
Months ago we had a 4 hour wait for broken arm at 1:00 in the morning at Genesis. Know someone who had a 5 hr wait there. Is Trinity like that? (Nextdoor Glen Armil/Norwood Park)
- Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Assistant Manager I in Davenport. Apply here.
- Goodwin Recruiting posted a job opening for Restaurant Manager in Davenport. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Davenport here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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