Good morning, Davenport.

Two Men and a Truck is collecting household items for the Movers for Moms drive supporting local families facing homelessness; donations will go to Humility Homes and Services with drop off points in Davenport + nearby towns, and the drive ends May 5.

Leaders and advocates gathered Thursday in Bettendorf to examine growing homelessness and a shortage of over 7,000 affordable rentals amid a 158% increase in state funding, noting an estimated 1,500+ people may be undercounted.

More than 340 signed up for the conference to discuss next steps.

Brandy and Kristin Hall were honored as Restaurant Service Stars during QC Restaurant Week on Thursday at the Celebration Belle on the Quad Cities.

Restaurant Week continues through Sunday so local guests can enjoy exceptional service and community flavors.

Blain’s Farm & Fleet was named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Mental Well-Being 2026 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.

The retailer emphasizes flexible scheduling and employee assistance programs across its 45 locations in Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin and Michigan.

Great Southern Bank partnered with Greenlight Financial Technology to offer a free family finance app (teaching kids to earn, save, and spend wisely) to customers, including those in Davenport, and the service has been available since Wednesday, April 1.

Officials closed the alley behind 110 East 8th Street to through traffic today for a one-day safety measure; drivers should use alternate routes as directed by local signs.

At Hammond-Henry Hospital, patients use aquatic therapy in a special pool that rises from the floor for easy water access.

Physical therapist Marc Peirce says the treatment adds resistance or eases movement & improves recovery.

The River Bandits (the local Quad Cities team) earned their first win of the season by beating the Timber Rattlers 11-1 in game 3 on Apr.

9, improving their record to 1-2.

Despite rain on Apr. 9, athletes gathered at Brady Street Stadium for the 91st annual Jesse Day Invitational.

Davenport Central boys earned 115 points while North Scott girls scored 124, and Muscatine finished first in the 4x100 shuttle hurdle relay in 1:09.

Davenport native Divine Bourrage transferred to Illinois after one season at LSU — she entered the transfer portal to join the Fighting Illini in the Big Ten Conference.

St. Ambrose University Preview Dinner

6-10 p.m. — Rogalski Center — Ticketed event — Enjoy a gourmet four-course meal paired with fine wines while supporting scholarships at St. Ambrose University.

PMP Certification Exam Prep Training Course

9 AM – 5 PM — Regus — Contact for pricing — Engage in an intensive PMP training bootcamp with expert-led instruction and a 100% pass guarantee.

Thursday Night Comedy Series featuring Jackie Fabulous

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Adler Theatre — Tickets required — Enjoy an evening of laughter with Jackie Fabulous at a premier local venue.

Bucktown Americana Music Show

7-9 PM — Rock Island Library Watts-Midtown Branch — Free entry — Enjoy a night of Americana music in a cozy library setting.

FLATFOOT 56 with Something To Do

7-10 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — $19.84 — Enjoy a night of live music featuring Flatfoot 56 and special guests Something To Do.

Paint Party at Daiquiri Factory

6-8 p.m. — Daiquiri Factory — $35 — Create a masterpiece painting a delightful baby goat while enjoying drinks and laughter.

R.A.P. Ferreira Live Performance

6-9 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — $19.84 — Experience R.A.P. Ferreira in person with very special guests delivering a night of unique and captivating music.

Dave Helmer Band with Special Guests

7-10 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — $15.88 — Enjoy an evening of live music featuring Dave Helmer Band alongside CAMP REGRET, THE VALUE OF HUMAN LIFE, and WESTERN GRIP.

Indie Sleaze Dance Party

8-11:59 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — Free entry — Dance the night away at the Indie Sleaze Dance Party with great tunes and a vibrant atmosphere.

Barely Civil with Known Moons and In Shining Armor

6-9 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — $13.22 — Experience a night of alternative-indie rock with Milwaukee's Known Moons and special guests Barely Civil and In Shining Armor.