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🌱 Patch AM: Why this rising Americana duo picked Davenport’s Raccoon Motel next
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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:
- Why this rising Americana duo picked Davenport's Raccoon Motel next
- See why Nashville's Hippies & Cowboys are stopping in Davenport
- Portland's Hippie Death Cult plans a heavy night at Raccoon Motel
Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Humid, with a high of 82 and low of 60 degrees.
- Thursday: Periods of clouds and sun, temps: high: 82, low: 64.
- Friday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 83 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Little Hopes, September 3 (rcreader.com) — Davenport's Raccoon Motel will host Americana and country-rock duo Little Hopes on Thursday, September 3 at 6 p.m., with tickets priced at $13.22. The Atlanta-based pair, Sydney Rhame and Brock Shanks, are touring the Midwest behind their debut album "Georgia," praised for its vivid Southern storytelling. Locals can grab tickets and details through TheRaccoonMotel.com. 
2. Hippies & Cowboys, September 2 (rcreader.com) — Southern-rock and soul band Hippies & Cowboys are set to headline a Wednesday, September 2 show at 6 p.m. at Davenport's Raccoon Motel, with admission at $26.45. The Nashville-based group, known for high-energy live sets and national festival appearances, is stopping here on a Midwestern tour. Davenport fans can find tickets and details at TheRaccoonMotel.com.
3. Hippie Death Cult, September 1 (rcreader.com) — Psych-rock trio Hippie Death Cult will bring their tour to Davenport's Raccoon Motel on Tuesday, September 1 at 6 p.m., with tickets priced at $19.84. The Portland-based band is supporting their acclaimed live album "Live at the Star Theater" and will be joined by Marzipan Mailbox. Local rock fans can secure tickets and more information via TheRaccoonMotel.com.
4. 'More People Looking Out For Them Than They Realize': Local Pizza Truck Owner Steps Up for Laid-Off Tyson Workers (kcrg.com) — A Davenport-based pizza truck owner is stepping up to feed laid-off Tyson workers at the shuttered Joslin, Illinois plant, even buying extra pizzas from Domino's to give away. His effort, joined by other food trucks, shows how Quad Cities businesses are rallying around displaced employees who long supported the local economy.
5. Davenport Northwest Little League team savoring experience at World Series (kwqc.com) — A Davenport Northwest Little League squad is living out a dream week at the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, representing the Midwest Region. Players and coaches describe parades, autograph sessions, and meeting teams from around the world, all before their first game Thursday at 5 p.m. central. It's a rare national spotlight for Davenport youth baseball.
📸 Around Davenport
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Davenport
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- High School Open House
Children's Village Hayes All DCSD High Schools - Central, MidCity, North, West
4:00 pm - Elementary Unpack Your Back / Open House Events
Children's Village Hayes All DCSD Elementary Buildings
4:00 pm - Middle School Open House
Children's Village Hayes All DCSD Middle Schools - Walcott K-8, Smart, Williams, Wood an
4:30 pm - Open House
Sudlow Middle Davenport, IA 52803
4:30 pm - 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
Thursday August 20
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
📣 Davenport Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Creation Studio Open Work Hours
Bettendorf Public Library - Creation Studio
9:30 am - HS Marching Band Camp
Bettendorf High School Bettendorf, IA 52722
4:00 pm - Golf (G-V) - Quad w/ Orion, Princeton, Mendota
Andalusia Elem School Rockridge High School
4:00 pm - PVJH Open House
Pleasant Valley Comm School District Bettendorf, IA 52722
4:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hi, been here 10 years.
From the Chicago area and still trying to find a decent Chicago style thin crust pizza. Any recommendations? (Nextdoor N Lincoln Ave) - Looking for a mobile lawnmower repair person.
I have a small john deere rider that needs worked on. (Nextdoor Green Acres I)
- Hy-Vee Supermarket posted a job opening for Meat Clerk in Davenport. Apply here.
- Davenport Community Schools posted a job opening for Custodian - 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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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