Hello Quad Cities! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Flood protection funding, an Animal Crossing meet-up, and a reptile expo + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Flood protection funding opens: FEMA announced Tuesday $2.9 million is available for Davenport’s flood mitigation project, part of $4.3 million for Iowa and Kansas. Applications are due July 22 -- read the full story.
Hands-on trade training: Heavy Metal Summer Experience has returned to the QC Electrical Training Center in Moline, offering a free camp where students learn electrical trade skills, from wiring systems to solar panels -- learn more about the camp.
Tour schedule expands: Country singer Ella Langley will bring her Dandelion Tour to Quad Cities, with 21 dates set for August 20 and October 31. Tickets will go on sale June 26 -- see the full lineup.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Your easy weekend win: Garfield Park is 32 acres of chill, with quick access to the Duck Creek Recreation Trail, four baseball diamonds for the little sluggers, tennis and volleyball courts, and a solid playground. Pack a picnic, say hi to the Historic Collins House, then let the kids run it out.
Prep your plant game: If your yard is giving mid-January energy in June, swing by The Green Thumbers for fresh inspiration, sturdy greenery, and the kind of friendly guidance that saves you from overwatering... again. Perfect for a quick spruce-up or a full-on backyard glow-up that your neighbors pretend not to notice.
Level up your weekend: Virtual Ventures turns hangouts into bragging rights with VR escape adventures, laser tag, and zombie survival that actually gets your heart rate up. Grab a friend group, pick a mission, and see who panics first... it’s the perfect “let’s do something different” move for Quad Cities folks.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🎮 Animal Crossing Meet-Up @ Bettendorf Public Library | Wednesday (6/24) at 6:00 PM – Library hosting an Animal Crossing meet-up, a free, bring-your-Switch situation where civilized islanders trade flowers, fruit, and recipes. Visit a staff island, compare layouts, and brag about turnips. It lands on two Wednesdays this summer, and yes, kids need chaperones.
🏀 Bettendorf Community Center Special Needs Open Gym @ Bettendorf Community Center | Thursday (6/25) at 3:00 PM – Bettendorf Community Center’s Special Needs Open Gym offers a sensory-friendly, adaptive space with supportive staff, flexible equipment, and room to move at your own pace. Finally, a gym where the volume knob has a low setting, and the vibe is do what feels good.
🍽 Dine to Donate Fundraiser Night @ Cookies & Dreams (Bettendorf) | Thursday (6/25) at 4:00 PM – Cookies & Dreams in Bettendorf is flipping dessert into a fundraiser for Strive Dance Company. Say Strive Dance Company at checkout, and 20% heads to the dancers. Your conscience gets the gold star, your car gets the crumbs, and everybody wins.
🪐 Planet Funk Con 2026 @ The RiverCenter (Davenport) | Friday (6/26) – The Quad Cities' biggest pop culture bash returns with comics, toys, celeb sightings, cosplay, and panels. Think wall-to-wall nostalgia, lines that move faster than your morning commute, and enough spandex to make your Pilates class blush. Your inner 12-year-old will feel seen.
🛼 Roller Skating Party @ The Landing Ice Rink (Bettendorf) | Saturday (6/27) at 7:00 PM – Nothing beats rolling under the lights at The Landing, a throwback without the sticky carpet. Snag limited $3 rentals while they last, or bring your vintage wheels and prove you still have it, stretch first, and save the dramatic fall for the last lap.
🦎 Davenport Reptile Expo @ The Golden Leaf Banquet Center | Sunday (6/28) at 9:00 AM – This reptile expo rolls into Davenport with top breeders, exotic animals, and the gear to match. Think farmers market for scales and tails, with amphibians, invertebrates, plants, and aquatics. Browse with the kids, ask questions, and pretend you are not leaving with a terrarium.
🚗 Main on State Car & Bike Show – June 30 @ The Main on State (Bettendorf) | Tuesday (6/30) at 6:00 PM – If you've been waiting for a sign to polish the chrome instead of the mower, here it is. Kick off the summer series on State with shiny cars and bikes, Best in Show prizes, food and drink specials, and a family-friendly scene worth lingering over.
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07 — The Quad Cities report Weather forecastToday — High: 80°F — Low: 61°F — Precip: 27%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. West wind 0 to 5 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 80°F — Low: 61°F — Precip: 10%
Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Later: A slight chance of rain showers after 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. This house is wildThis bright, spacious home sits on a large lot just outside town with a Davenport address and North Scott School district perks. It offers 5 true bedrooms plus a 6th non-conforming, 4 full baths, and multiple living spaces around an open concept kitchen. A guest wing, balcony with spiral staircase, pool deck, whole house generator, and 3-car attached plus detached workshop complete the package.
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