Good morning, Davenport.

Downtown Davenport will host free events during the Quad-City Times Bix 7 race on Friday, July 24 plus Saturday, July 25, featuring live jazz and family jam at Kaiserslautern Square and street parties with food vendors on West Third St.

Peosta-based Mi-T-M Corporation’s ePowerStation was named the 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Iowa on Tuesday at the Taking Care of Business Conference in Iowa City; the high-capacity, emission-free portable system is designed to replace gas generators for indoor + outdoor use.

Princeton spent nearly $800K on a backup well that is offline after tests showed nitrate levels above EPA standards — a problem that signals similar water challenges for small Iowa towns.

The Rock Island Arsenal Defense Alliance & QCMI announced progress on defense and manufacturing projects in the Quad Cities region.

Col. Shawn Creamer resigned for family reasons after eight months, and the groups are now hiring a new joint executive director to continue the projects.

MetroLINK and Davenport unveiled the refurbished Channel Cat landing today in Village East Davenport, powered by a $1.8 million federal grant — local stakeholders gathered to support public transit improvements across the Quad Cities.

Iowa and Wisconsin DOTs will install the new Iowa 9/WIS 82 Mississippi River bridge center span June 11-12.

The project will temporarily close the river channel + car ferry.

The Quad Cities River Bandits beat the South Bend Cubs 13-8 in game one of a double header Friday night in Davenport.

Painting Party

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Kelso's Corner — $35 per person — Unleash your inner artist while enjoying drinks and creating your own masterpiece.

Comedy Night at Front Street Brewery

8-11 p.m. — Front Street Brewery & Taproom — Refund policy available — Enjoy a night of laughs with local and featured comedians.

Paint Party at Daiquiri Factory

6-8 p.m. — Daiquiri Factory — $35 — Paint a tropical drink while enjoying your favorite tropical beverages with step-by-step guidance.

Paint Nite: Succulent Splash

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Great River Brewery — Save $10 with code INSIDER10USA — Enjoy an evening of craft beer and creativity while painting a colorful succulent masterpiece.

Paint Nite: Galaxy Dream Pines

6:30-8:30 p.m. — City Loafers — Save $10 with code INSIDER10USA — Paint, sip, and create a vibrant masterpiece in a cozy downtown setting.

SUPER Skills Hockey Camp

8:30 AM - 1:00 PM — The River's Edge — Cost TBD — Enhance your hockey skills with world-class training at Planet Hockey's summer camp.

2026 Fleet Feet Training Programs

6 p.m. — Fleet Feet Davenport — Check website for details — Structured training programs with expert coaching for runners of all levels.

Dance Gavin Dance Concert

6:00 p.m. — Capitol Theatre — Tickets vary — Experience a night of progressive rock with Dance Gavin Dance and special guests.

Quad City Air Show 2026

June 28-29 — Davenport Municipal Airport — VIP experiences available — Enjoy thrilling aerial performances at this exciting air show.

Patio Paint Party at Armored Gardens

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