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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:

  • What powerful Native history story is coming to the Putnam Saturday?
  • How much are Davenport's Flock cameras really watching your car?
  • What's next for Davenport's Safer Foundation youth program and fundraiser?

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A morning sprinkle, with a high of 67 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Saturday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 66, low: 54.
  • Sunday: Sunny spells, with a high of 69 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Award-Winning Documentary, 'Lost Nation,' Screening At Davenport's Putnam Museum (quadcities.com) — Davenport residents can catch the award-winning documentary "Lost Nation: The Ioway 2" at the Putnam Museum this Saturday at 2 p.m., followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers. The screening supports the new "Legacy of Land" exhibit, which explores historic treaties, including the Black Hawk Treaty that helped lead to Davenport's founding and still shapes the region today.
   

• TV6 Investigates: Metro Flock cameras logging millions of vehicles a month (kwqc.com) — Davenport currently operates 10 Flock license‑plate cameras that recorded over 251,000 vehicle detections and 291 police searches in a single month, feeding into a nationwide database. This investigation compares Davenport's smaller system to Bettendorf's 65 cameras, highlights growing privacy concerns, and notes nearby agencies like Moline and Henry County dropping Flock after public pushback and an abuse investigation.
   

• Safer Foundation Quad Cities Expands Regional Reach While Preparing Youth Program for Its Next Chapter (rcreader.com) — A Davenport-based Safer Foundation youth program is preparing to move from its current Davenport Community School District space while continuing to serve local students needing alternative education and workforce support. At the same time, the Quad Cities team is expanding services across nearby counties and gearing up for a Trivia Night fundraiser to sustain education, employment, and second-chance programming for Davenport and regional residents.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • What kind of jobs are out here for someone in their 70's who hasn't worked in 10 years?
    Past experience in customer service,house sitting,cleaning,in-home adult helper with cooking,cleaning,errands .Filling out applications and never get… (Nextdoor Indian Rd)
  • Seems to be a water pressure issue in my area and the water company had 4 other calls before mine.
    Does anyone know if there is a water main break or work happening in the area? (Nextdoor Parkwood Drive)
  • Cracker Barrel Old Country Store posted a job opening for Dishwasher in Davenport. Apply here.
  • Brown NationaLease posted a job opening for Diesel Technician (Hiring Immediately) in Davenport. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Davenport here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • DuTrac targets rising financial scams (kwqc.com)

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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: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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