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Good morning Davenport! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Could Davenport’s leash law change to tackle the stray cat surge?
- How a Davenport-linked stolen car ended in a high-speed stop
- Why a Davenport shelter is overflowing with pets needing homes now
Today's riddle: Last night I had a dream. 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 42 and low of 16 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 36, low: 28.
- Monday: Sun and areas of low clouds, with a high of 44 and low of 34 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• ‘More cats than we could ever provide resources for,' What's the solution? (ourquadcities.com) — Davenport officials are in early talks with the Humane Society of Scott County about changing the city’s leash law for cats as shelters struggle with severe feline overpopulation. With more than 2,400 cats taken in this year and Kansas City transfers offering only partial relief, local leaders are exploring Trap‑Neuter‑Return strategies to reduce strays humanely without overcrowding shelters. 
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• Davenport man arrested after high-speed eluding in stolen vehicle (ourquadcities.com) — A Davenport resident is being held in Scott County Jail without bond after Bettendorf police say he led them on a high-speed chase in a vehicle reported stolen from Davenport. Court documents describe speeding through a red light, suspected drug paraphernalia, and an open alcohol container, with a preliminary hearing set for December 23.
• QCA pet rescue uses creativity to foster adoptions (kwqc.com) — A Davenport no-kill shelter, King’s Harvest Pet Rescue, is at capacity and using some creative “celebrity” puppy names to draw attention to dogs and cats needing homes. Staff say adoptions are lagging while intakes climb, and they’re urging residents to adopt, donate, or volunteer, including at a volunteer-training event and through online applications.
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🗓 Events Nearby
- In-person class at ROOTS movement studio
Roots Movement Studio , 1111 Jersey Ridge Rd Ste 5 , Davenport
9:30 am - Pickleball 12/20: Adult Beginner Clinic
Bettendorf Community Center , 2204 Grant St , Bettendorf
10:00 am - Pick Your Project Workshop
Board & Brush Creative Studio - Quad Cities , 5169 Utica Ridge Rd , Davenport
10:00 am - Child's Play | Create : Explore : Experience
Bettendorf Public Library - Junior League Program Room
10:00 am - Teen Leadership Committee
Bettendorf Public Library , 2950 Learning Campus Dr , Bettendorf
2:00 pm - Quad Cities Chapter Banquet
Buffalo Community Center · Buffalo , IA , Buffalo
5:00 pm - International Boxing Presents: Boy Better Know
RiverCenter · Davenport , IA , Buffalo
6:00 pm - Holiday Spectacular For Make-A-Wish Foundation
North Scott Softball Field , 200 S 1st St , Eldridge
7:00 pm - Kaffee und Kuchen: German Holiday Sing-Along
German American Heritage Center & Museum , 712 W 2nd St , Davenport
1:30 pm - Adult Beginner Pickleball Clinic
Bettendorf Community Center , 2204 Grant St , Bettendorf
1:30 pm - Tina's Dance Studio Nutcracker Ballet
North Scott High School , 200 S 1st St , Eldridge
3:00 pm
Saturday December 20
Sunday December 21
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Howdy, still looking to fill my schedule.
so, reach out, and lets get your projects completed. If you need, • home repair • Auto mechanics • electrical … (Nextdoor North Jersey Ridge) - Anyone need any snow services?
Let me know 563-340-0797. Look forward to hearing from you! (Nextdoor Duck Creek/Farnam)
- Dave & Buster's Restaurant posted a job opening for Customer Service / Winner's Circle in Davenport. Apply here.
- Nothing Bundt Cakes posted a job opening for Crafter in Davenport. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Davenport here.
🗞 Nearby News
Eldridge
- 18 Husker Grads Win in Competition, Classroom (huskers.com)
Bettendorf
- Bettendorf approves new debt policy, including annual cap for capital improvement program (qconline.com)
- Orion School Board approves 2% increase in tax levy, begins planning summer projects (qconline.com)
- Bettendorf middle schooler earns national documentary award (kcrg.com)
Muscatine
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-- The Patch AM Team
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