Good morning, Davenport.

Flip’s Pancake House opened its fifth Rock Island location at 2704 18th Avenue on Friday, and the restaurant is open seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. A ribbon cutting was held at noon.

The Quad-Cities St. Patrick Society will hold its 40th annual Grand Parade on Saturday, Mar.

14 at 11:30 a.m. on a designated route, marking a long-standing local tradition.

The Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce is accepting registrations for the 2026 Generation Next program for young professionals to build community skills.

Registration closes Feb. 6 and the cohort will begin Feb. 18 with sessions from 1-5 p.m. through May (limited to 40 participants).

Illinois and Iowa DOT invite residents to a second open house on Jan.

28 from 3 to 6 p.m. at The Current on North Main to review improvement alternatives for the U.S. 67, Centennial Bridge Corridor Project (designed to guide long-term safety and traffic flow improvements).

State inspectors reported multiple food-safety violations at restaurants across Iowa between Dec.

15 and Dec. 31, 2025 (including issues like improper cooling, expired food and unclean equipment). Davenport’s La Finca was among the local establishments cited.

MercyOne Birth Centers welcomed 8,592 babies in 2025 across Iowa and Illinois, with MercyOne Genesis Davenport Medical Center recording 2,078 births (998 boys and 1,080 girls) while the Silvis campus saw a baby boom after Dr. May Yazeji joined in July 2024.

Local kids took on key roles during the Quad City Storm’s second annual 'Kids Run the Show' hockey game Friday night at Vibrant Arena where they helped coaches, worked with the media team, and supported game-day operations.

The event, a collaboration with Vibrant Credit Union and Junior Achievement of the Heartland, offered a behind-the-scenes look at sports management.

The Highlight Zone returns this season to cover girls’ and boys’ high school basketball, showcasing top plays from local teams.

Fans in Davenport can enjoy the action as the season begins.

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.

Cosmic Disco Dance Party

7-11 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — Free entry — Groove through a cosmic night filled with Disco, Funk, Dub, House, and more.