Good morning, Davenport.

Greg Hipskind, owner and teacher at QC Rock Academy, passed away unexpectedly this past weekend.

His friends and bandmates said his passion for music united local students and will be honored through continuing performances.

The Davenport Public Library seeks donations for its annual Formal Wear Giveaway (over 100 participants benefited last year).

Donations will help local residents access formal wear for upcoming events.

KWQC teams up with PUNCH and Friends of Martin Luther King to host a Blessing Box drive on MLK Day, Jan.

19 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the KWQC Station on Brady Street, with donated items distributed Saturday mornings at the JB Young Center on North Main Street.

A residential fire on Ripley Street Monday night displaced two local residents — officials are investigating the incident.

Davenport’s 53rd Street corridor is set to host two new projects: a 10,000-sqft retail center at 5133 Ravenwood Lane and a 30,000-sqft office/retail building at 4515 E.

52nd St. set for completion in 2026; Morgan Stanley will move into the second floor plus Bubba’s 33 restaurant is planned nearby.

Girl Scouts launched the 2026 cookie season yesterday with a new Exploremores sandwich cookie and classic favorites in eastern Iowa and western Illinois.

Priced at $6 per package, cookie sales will fund local programs, with booths open Feb. 6 to March 22 and orders via text COOKIES to 59618.

The Alzheimer’s Association Iowa Chapter is launching a free six-month virtual education series starting tomorrow, Jan.

8, at 11:00 a.m. via Zoom - sessions will cover caregiving strategies and dementia support for Iowa families.

Quad City Bald Eagle Days

4-8 p.m. — QCCA Expo Center — General Admission $0.15+ — Celebrate wildlife with live eagle demonstrations and nature-themed exhibits.

BURSTING w/A LIGHT AMONG MANY

7-10 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — $15.88 — Enjoy an evening with BURSTING and special guests A LIGHT AMONG MANY in a vibrant live music setting.

Fundraiser Tuesday at Great River Brewery

5-8 p.m. — Great River Brewery — 10% of sales donated — Support local youth and community programs while enjoying great food and drinks.

Paint Nite: Dawn of New Beginnings

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Great River Brewery — Prices vary — Create a custom landscape painting while enjoying drinks in a fun atmosphere.

Paint Party at Daiquiri Factory

6-8 p.m. — Daiquiri Factory — $35 per person — Enjoy a creative evening of painting and sipping with friends at this guided event.

Myron Elkins Live Performance

6-9 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — $15.88 — Experience Heartland Rock N Roll with Myron Elkins and special guests.

Quad City Storm Night at The Landing Ice Rink

5-9 p.m. — The Landing Ice Rink — $5 admission, $3 skate rental — Skate with Quad City Storm players and meet Radar while enjoying a fun evening on ice.

Jenna Paulette with Liv McNair Live Performance

6-9 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — $19.84 — Experience the unique country sounds of Jenna Paulette alongside special guest Liv McNair.