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Coffee in hand, Davenport? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Rockingham and Fairmount were blocked off by Davenport police Monday
- How a Davenport car lot and seafood shop are navigating new tariffs
Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 95 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Hot and humid, temps: high: 96, low: 71.
- Thursday: Hot and humid, with a high of 94 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Police: Davenport officer shoots armed suicidal person (qconline.com subscription) — Davenport police and Scott County deputies blocked off Rockingham and Fairmount roads Monday afternoon after a Davenport officer shot an armed person, prompting a large investigative response. More than 10 officers, including the sheriff, worked the barricaded scene as authorities used tools like a drone to document what happened and gather evidence. 
• US-Canada Trade War Escalates: Local Davenport Auto and Seafood Dealers Brace for Tariff Impact (kwqc.com) — Davenport businesses are bracing for price and supply changes as the U.S.-Canada trade fight escalates, with new Canadian tariffs set for September 8. A local Honda dealership expects some parts costs to rise, while The Great Midwest Seafood Company in Davenport is adjusting suppliers so Quad Cities shoppers hopefully see minimal seafood price hikes.
📸 Around Davenport
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Coffee and Conversations
Bettendorf Public Library - Bettendorf and Gilbert Rooms
9:00 am - Creation Studio Open Work Hours
Bettendorf Public Library - Creation Studio
2:00 pm - Golf (G-V) @ Tri at Knoxville w/ Alleman
Andalusia Elem School Knoxville Sr High School
4:00 pm - Girls Tennis: Davenport Central vs Davenport West (Junior Varsity)
West High School Davenport
4:00 pm - Cross Country (B-V) @ Annawan Invite
Andalusia Elem School Andalusia, IL 61232
4:00 pm - Cross Country (G-V) @ Annawan Invite
Andalusia Elem School Midland Golf Club
4:00 pm - Girls Tennis: Davenport Central vs Davenport West (Varsity)
West High School Davenport
4:00 pm - Volleyball: Davenport West vs Central DeWitt (Sophomore)
West High School Central DeWitt High School HS Competition Gym
5:00 pm - Volleyball (G-FR) @ Riverdale Sr High School
Andalusia Elem School Riverdale Sr High School
5:00 pm - Girls Swimming & Diving: Davenport Central Triangular (Varsity)
West High School Davenport Central High School
5:00 pm - Volleyball: Davenport West vs Central DeWitt (Junior Varsity)
West High School Central DeWitt High School HS Competition Gym
5:00 pm - Volleyball (G-SO) @ Riverdale Sr High School
Andalusia Elem School Riverdale Sr High School
6:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hey guys 👋, anyone know where I can get a good ribeye steak around Prairie Heights?
Or somewhere outside as long as it's not too far of a drive. Thanks (Nextdoor Prairie Heights) - Anyone need their grass mowed?
I'm looking for yards to add to my route for Monday morning. (Nextdoor Wesleyan Nazarene Way)
- Saia, Inc. posted a job opening for Full Time Dockworker: Davenport in Davenport. Apply here.
- MyJobsCorner posted a job opening for Materials Clerk Jobs: Hiring Immediately! Full Time / Part Time - $18-$36/Hr in Davenport. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Davenport here.
🗞 Nearby News
Eldridge
- Iowa Quad Cities Communities and Organizations Launch 'Ride Safe 'N Smart' Campaign (rcreader.com)
- El ABC de la seguridad en zonas escolares: consejos para conductores, peatones y ciclistas (northscottpress.com)
Bettendorf
- Medicaid payments for non-oral drug administration services rise 23.6% in Bettendorf for 2024 (riverbendtimes.com)
- Musco Sports Center reaches semifinals for All Star Community Award (ourquadcities.com)
- River Bend Food Bank Calls on Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois to 'Play Your Part' During Hunger Action Month (rcreader.com)
Clinton
- Muscatine saw $26,850 in Medicaid spending for Vision Services in 2024 (riverbendtimes.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: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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