Good morning, Davenport.

The 65th Honor Flight of the Quad Cities returned home Wednesday evening after transporting 80 veterans to Washington, D.C. for a day of remembrance, including 102-year-old Ted Albert who recalled his WWII service.

The Arc of the Quad Cities is hosting a two-week food drive to honor Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy by collecting nonperishable items at local sites like Hy-Vee stores and libraries.

The drive will end on May 20 and features appearances by the Quad City Steamwheelers next week.

Farmer Gene Tinker plans to donate his Manchester farm as a starter farm for new local farmers — a move meant to preserve his family legacy.

The process is ongoing and aims to give young farmers a chance to learn and grow.

Iowa-based Honkamp P.C. announced on Tuesday, May 5 that its leaders, Katie Thomas & Greg Burbach, were named on Forbes' BestinState CPAs list for the second consecutive year, recognizing their excellence in accounting and advisory services for clients in the Midwest.

IMEG, a Quad Cities firm, ranked No. 51 on Engineering News-Record’s 2026 Top 500 Design Firms list and earned the top spot among engineering-only firms in General Building after welcoming nine companies to expand its national footprint.

MSA Professional Services, Inc. of Bettendorf and Cedar Rapids climbed to No. 267 on ENR’s Top 500 list for 2026 from No. 288 in 2025 (marking its 28th year on the ranking) and plans to expand services in the southeast, including Florida.

Quad Cities Community Foundation awarded more than $850,000 in scholarships to 76 local students from community colleges, trade schools and universities (its largest award in over 60 years).

The Davenport School Board toured Sudlow Middle School’s $51 million expansion on Monday, May 4.

The project, still under construction, will add new facilities to support growing student needs in the area.

Quad-Cities schools are updating culinary arts courses to help students gain practical skills as they respond to growing demand in the food service industry following last year's challenges.

A new NAI Ruhl report shows high building costs and tighter loans are slowing deals in the Quad Cities today.

Buyers are choosing modern warehouses and updated office spaces near the TBK Sports Complex + ready-to-use retail sites as older properties lose favor.

Davenport North soccer coach David Gamble hosts the 7th annual 'Life is bigger than sports' event this weekend to honor his daughter.

Games begin Friday at 6:00 p.m. and continue Saturday, featuring top-ranked teams & raising thousands for youth battling cancer.

Tommy Newport Live Performance

6-9 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — $26.45 — Experience the infectious indie anthems of British-American singer Tommy Newport live in Davenport.

Chris Duarte Live Performance

7-11 p.m. — Bootleg Hill Honey Meads — Cost information TBA — Legendary blues punk guitarist Chris Duarte performs live with a special guest.

Back to the Scene: Emo Night

7-10 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — $13.22 — Celebrate the nostalgia of emo music with a night filled with the best tunes of the genre.

Comedy Night with Dave Losso and Friends

6-10 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — $15.88 — Enjoy a night of laughs featuring comedy from Dave Losso and a stellar lineup of performers.

Paint Party at Daiquiri Factory

6-8 p.m. — Daiquiri Factory — $35 registration — Paint a vibrant Lisa Frank inspired dolphin while enjoying drinks and great company.

Patio Paint Party at Armored Gardens

6-8 p.m. — Armored Gardens — $35 per person — Enjoy a relaxing evening painting with friends while sipping your favorite drink.

Earth Tongue with Pink Fuzz

6-9 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — $15.88 — Experience the heavy psych rock vibes of Earth Tongue alongside special guests Pink Fuzz.

Workplace Conflict Management Training

8 AM – 4 PM — Regus — Check with organizers — Enhance your workplace communication and conflict resolution skills in this intensive one-day workshop.

PMP Certification Exam Prep Bootcamp

9 AM - 5 PM — Regus, Davenport, IA — $ — Engage in a comprehensive and interactive bootcamp designed to ensure PMP exam success with expert guidance.

When It Was Fun Live: R&B/Hip Hop Experience

7-11:30 p.m. — Common Chord | Home of the Redstone Room — Tickets available — Enjoy a nostalgic journey through R&B and Hip Hop with trivia, karaoke, and dance challenges.