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What's up Davenport! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Davenport’s new preschool plan could affect your child’s classroom
  • Why Davenport kept a $1M bequest and added electric buses
  • Why police say shots were fired at a running car in Davenport

Also on today's calendar: Pickled Beats @ Bootleg Hill Honey Meads — Bootleg Hill Honey Meads and 5 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Saturday: Snow and flurries, 1-3", with a high of 10 and low of -11 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and cold, temps: high: 6, low: -3.
  • Monday: Not as cold, with a high of 32 and low of 16 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Plan approved to expand preschool facilities (qconline.com) — Davenport families could soon see more preschool spots after the Davenport School Board approved a plan to expand facilities across the district to ease crowding. While many details are garbled in the text, the key takeaway is that the district is moving to add capacity for its youngest learners.
   

2. Davenport City Council votes against waiving claim to $1M bequest for fountain (qconline.com) — Davenport’s City Council has refused to waive the city’s claim to a $1 million estate gift meant for a local fountain, keeping that money in play for Davenport. The city also rolled out four new electric buses over Thanksgiving week, replacing diesel vehicles in its 21-bus fleet with help from a $4.8 million federal grant.
   

3. Davenport woman charged in drive-by shooting (kcrg.com) — Davenport police have charged an 18-year-old local woman after gunfire was reported Thursday morning at a home on Myrtle Street, where shots were fired at the house and a running car. Officers later arrested her on Emerald Drive and say they recovered a handgun, marijuana, and ammunition before filing two felony counts.
   

4. Davenport shelter prepares for capacity as dangerous cold weather approaches (kwqc.com) — With dangerous cold moving into the Quad Cities, Davenport’s Humility Homes & Services shelter is nearly at its 88-bed capacity but remains open 24/7 to anyone needing warmth. Staff emphasize there are no entry requirements, and outreach workers focus on quickly connecting guests to longer-term housing options across the area.
   

5. Rock Island Man Sentenced to 48 Months in Federal Prison for Illegal Possession of a Machine Gun Charge (kjan.com) — A federal judge in Davenport sentenced a Rock Island man to four years in prison for illegally possessing a machine gun conversion device, with Davenport Police leading the investigation. After prison, he’ll serve two years of supervised release as part of a broader Project Safe Neighborhoods effort to curb gun violence.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Saturday December 13
  • Heart Wrestling Duals
    St. Ambrose University , 518 W Locust St , Davenport
    9:00 am
  • Mystery Book Discussion
    Bettendorf Public Library - Lillienthal Room
    9:30 am
  • Child's Play | Create : Explore : Experience
    Bettendorf Public Library - Junior League Program Room
    10:00 am
  • Christkindlmarkt Quad Cities
    German American Heritage Center & Museum , 712 W 2nd St , Davenport
    10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • The Board of Adjustment meets tonight, Thursday, December 11 at 5pm.
    The public is invited to attend in person in City Hall Council Chambers, 1609 State Street or watch live on YouTube. To see the agenda, go to www… (Nextdoor )
  • Hey neighbors!
    It's Microboutique Week at Marie Stephens Art! Every day this week, I have been posting a handful of art & gifts for sale-first come, first served!… (Nextdoor Next To North)
  • Arconic Corporation posted a job opening for Manufacturing Team Coach in Davenport. Apply here.
  • Office Pride posted a job opening for Floor Technician 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!

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