Two Davenport residents were in custody Saturday after animal-control officers and police allege they found malnourished animals at their home along with dead rabbits and a cat in a freezer, according to court records. Joshua Schmidt (L) and Suzanne Schmidt (Scott County Jail) Suzanne Schmidt, 48, and Joshua Schmidt, 25, both face three aggravated-misdemeanor charges […]
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Public invited to opening of Crow Creek Wildlife Management boat ramp, Davenport
The public is invited to join Partners of Scott County Watersheds (PSCW) to celebrate the opening of the Crow Creek Wildlife Management Area Boat Ramp, according to a news release. The Improving Public Access and Usability at Crow Creek Wildlife Management Area project was completed in October of 2023 with partnership from Iowa’s Department of […]
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Students, parents, discuss Iowa education with legislators in Davenport
Students, parents, discuss Iowa education with legislators in Davenport Students and parents gathered Saturday at Davenport North High School to discuss the current state of public education in Iowa. During an interactive forum, they voiced their concerns to their legislators. Iowa State Rep. Ken Croken is concerned about the future of public education. “I want […]
Davenport in lawsuit over public records request
Davenport in lawsuit over public records request The Iowa Freedom of Information Council will fight to intervene in a lawsuit the City of Davenport filed against a man over a public records request. The city is suing Ezra Sidran after he asked for the demand letter from former city administrator Corri Spiegel. The demand letter […]
Davenport man charged with burlary
Mar. 22—A Davenport man has been charged with burglary. Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond announced in a media release that Ford Bailey Banks, 27, was arrested March 5. It is alleged he stole multiple items including a firearm from a residence. He was charged with second-degree burglary, a class C felony, petit larceny, a class […]
‘March for Gaza’ set for Davenport
‘March for Gaza’ set for Davenport A “March for Gaza” peace march called will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in LeClaire Park, 400 Beiderbecke Drive, Davenport. Participants can rally, march, and enjoy food provided by Olive Tree Cafe “as we raise awareness of the desperate need for an immediate and permanent ceasefire,” according to […]
Father stands by son who was sentenced in fatal Davenport shooting
EXCLUSIVE: Father stands by son who was sentenced in fatal Davenport shooting The father of a 20-year-old man sentenced Feb. 23 for first-degree murder says his son will appeal that sentence. Our Quad Cities News spoke exclusively with John Hanes Jr., the father of John Hanes III who, in Scott County Court, was sentenced to […]
One person is dead after leading police on a short pursuit early Sunday morning in Davenport
A Davenport car chase ended with a fatality early Sunday morning. The driver, who was operating a 2011 Nissan Maxima shortly after midnight Sunday, March 3, attempted to elude the Iowa State Patrol while northbound on East 53RD Street and North Brady Street, according to a crash report. The chase ended after the driver lost […]
Canutillo ISD board postpones making decision on closing Davenport ES
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Canutillo Independent School District Board of Trustees postponed making a decision on Tuesday, Feb. 27 on whether to merge Davenport Elementary School with Childress Elementary. The school board also asked Superintendent Dr. Pedro Galaviz to develop different cost-savings alternatives for them to consider later this spring. The district had […]
Davenport bar wins appeal after city council denies outdoor sales
It was a victory for a Davenport bar owner in his fight to be able to serve customers outdoors.The owner of Yoshi’s Bar and Filipino Canteen has won his appeal after the Davenport City Council revoked his license for outdoor service. Bar owner Yoshi Haddon shared the news in a Facebook post on Tuesday that […]
Chili cookoff in Davenport supports Hand in Hand
Some of the best chili cooks in the Quad Cities battled Saturday for a great cause at the 15th annual Hand in Hand Chili Cookoff at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds in Davenport. Both restaurants – such as Smokin’ Butts, a regular winner every year – and non-restaurants served samples Saturday afternoon. The money raised in […]