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In today's newsletter:

  • Which ocean adventures are coming to St. Ambrose’s big screen?
  • How did Davenport firefighters help Santa surprise newborns on Christmas Eve?
  • How a Davenport higher-ed leader is heading to a college presidency

Today's riddle: What did the clock say when it ran out of batteries? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Low clouds may break, with a high of 49 and low of 34 degrees.
  • Saturday: Some brightening, temps: high: 54, low: 41.
  • Sunday: Rain; windy in the afternoon, with a high of 47 and low of 11 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

• River Action announces ocean-themed QC Environmental Film Series for 2026 (ourquadcities.com) — Davenport residents can catch the 2026 QC Environmental Film Series at St. Ambrose’s Galvin Fine Arts Center, with screenings running January through March and free popcorn at every show. The ocean-themed lineup, free for students, pairs films with networking and expert-led discussions that connect global water issues to local Mississippi River stewardship and community action.
   

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• Photos: Santa Claus makes a visit to MercyOne Genesis' Birth Center on Christmas Eve (qconline.com) — Santa, Mrs. Claus, and a crew of elves teamed up with the Davenport Fire Department to bring Christmas Eve cheer to newborns, families, and staff at MercyOne Genesis’ Davenport Birth Center and Medical Center. Photos capture Santa arriving by fire engine, gifting Davenport Fire onesies, and posing with the new fire chief and hospital nurses.
   

• New Leadership at Columbia College: Toby Arquette Brings Vision of Radical Transparency (missourinet.com) — A higher-education leader from St. Ambrose University in Davenport is stepping up to become the next president of Columbia College in Missouri. Toby Arquette, currently overseeing strategic growth and digital transformation in Davenport, emphasizes “radical transparency,” affordability, and preparing students for rapid technological change, including AI, as central to his leadership vision.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Lost my wallet at save more on locust just around 11am please if found let me know .
    it has everything in it I have locked my cards but my license and my medical insurance is in there so please (Nextdoor Village of East Davenport)
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    Go study, find a better job, find a skin care regimen, tweak your resume, read a book, increase your credit, get that degree, pay off your car, build… (Nextdoor Downtown Davenport)
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  • Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Maintenance Clerk in Davenport. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Davenport here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bettendorf

  • Greg Adamson reflects on 50 years of service as he retires from Bettendorf City Council (kwqc.com)
  • Bettendorf firefighters respond to structure fire at Hy-Vee on Devils Glen Road (wqad.com)
  • UPS Stores in Davenport and Bettendorf permanently close (qconline.com)

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