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Hello Davenport! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a wrong-way chase through Davenport ended in a cornfield
  • How a pre-dawn fire disrupted downtown Davenport’s Barrel House
  • How a new Medicaid rule could shrink Davenport kids’ speech therapy

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Morning rain; cloudy, windy, with a high of 48 and low of 10 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Friday: Colder with clouds and sun, temps: high: 30, low: 26.
  • Saturday: Times of sun and clouds, with a high of 42 and low of 19 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Muscatine man arrested in Davenport; accused of driving wrong way, eluding (ourquadcities.com) — A late-night police pursuit in Davenport led to the arrest of a Muscatine man after he allegedly drove the wrong way on Tremont Street, nearly hit a state trooper, and ended up stuck in a cornfield. Troopers say he showed signs of drug impairment and is now being held in Scott County Jail without bond while he awaits an initial court appearance.
   

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2. Fire damages Barrel House restaurant in downtown Davenport (wqad.com) — An early morning basement fire damaged the Barrel House restaurant in downtown Davenport on Wednesday, sending multiple fire trucks to Perry Street and Emerson Place but causing no injuries. Smoke damage and lost inventory are the biggest issues so far, and the owner says it’s still unclear how extensive repairs will be or what support the business may need moving forward.
   

3. Iowa Medicaid therapy changes could limit speech services for young children (wqad.com) — Families in Davenport who rely on Medicaid-covered speech therapy for young children could soon face shorter sessions and longer waitlists. A proposed state change would only reimburse one 15-minute therapy block per day, and Rock Valley Physical Therapy in Davenport warns the cut from typical 40–45 minute visits could seriously hinder kids’ early development progress.
   

4. 3 men charged after shooting building and SUV, police say (kwqc.com) — Davenport police have charged three young men after shots were fired at a woman’s SUV and a nearby building near West River Drive and Harrison Street in early November. Officers recovered shell casings and found the vehicle and a patio door damaged by gunfire. The suspects are being held in Scott County Jail on cash-only bonds.
   

5. Croken eyes paid family medical leave bills (qconline.com) — A Davenport-based state lawmaker is preparing two bills that would require Iowa employers to offer paid family medical leave so workers can care for a spouse, child, or grandchild. The proposal would affect workplaces statewide but is being driven from Davenport, and local residents could see major changes in their own benefits if it advances next session.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • City Hall will be closed on Thursday, December 25.
    There will be no Garbage/Recycling/Bulky Waste pick-up on Thursday. Thursday and Friday services will move one day later in the week to include… (Nextdoor )
  • What happened on 6 th street Davenport , Iowa last night?
    Heavy police presence last night . Couldn’t even get by St. Alphonse church because police blocked the street and had lights on? (Nextdoor Indian Rd)
  • Eaton Corporation, plc posted a job opening for Assembly Technician - 1st Shift in Davenport. Apply here.
  • Sam's Club posted a job opening for Meat Cutter and Wrapper in Davenport. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Davenport here.

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