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Good morning Davenport! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What's next for Davenport's former Wonder Bread factory site?
  • What the Happy Joe's sale means for Davenport pizza lovers.
  • Davenport's Golden Corral has closed. What's behind the shutdown?

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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📰 News we're reading

1. Former Wonder Bread factory building in Davenport set for demolition (wqad.com) — Davenport's former Wonder Bread bakery on East River Drive is now fenced off and headed for demolition, ending years of vacancy at a once-beloved riverside landmark. City officials and the property owner haven't yet shared what might replace the factory, leaving neighbors wondering what's next for this prominent Mississippi River site and its place in Davenport's industrial history.
   

2. Happy Joe's Acquired by Quad Cities Investor Group (qsrmagazine.com) — Happy Joe's new Quad Cities ownership group is taking over the franchising company and the company-owned restaurants in Davenport and Bettendorf, aiming to improve food consistency, menus, and birthday party experiences. The brand, founded in Davenport in 1972, will stay headquartered in the Quad Cities as the new team invests in local stores and support for franchisees.
   

3. Buffet chain closes locations as it seeks comeback (nj.com subscription) — Golden Corral has permanently closed its restaurant at 5202 Elmore Ave. in Davenport as part of a wave of six shutdowns across several states this year. The buffet chain, which is experimenting with new formats after past bankruptcy, cites rising costs, leases, and staffing challenges while trying to rebuild its brand with smaller, higher-quality concepts.
   

4. Conservation Action Network hosts confluence session in Davenport (ourquadcities.com) — Davenport residents interested in conservation can join the Bi-State Conservation Action Network's "Confluence" gathering Oct. 15 at Credit Island, running from 8 a.m. to noon. The morning includes a keynote from Nahant Marsh's director, hands-on art and data workshops, guided nature hikes, networking, and vendor tables, all aimed at strengthening regional environmental collaboration.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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