Good morning, Davenport.

The Davenport Public Library kicked off its summer reading challenge on Saturday with a Touch-a-Truck event at its Fairmount branch.

Attendees saw fire, police and public works vehicles — and they learned about vehicle history while drawing with sidewalk chalk during a sensory-friendly session.

River Action is offering Channel Cat Talks and Riverine Walks along the Mississippi to share local wildlife, history, and sustainable farming practices as part of its Explore the River Series open for registration until Labor Day.

Tickets cost 20 dollars for the talks and 10 dollars for the walks and a Bee Branch watershed day-tour on July 11 from 8:30 a.m.—1 p.m. will depart from its office at 822 E. River Drive in Davenport for 30 dollars for the public and 25 dollars for members.

On Saturday, Davenport police arrested 50-year-old Diondre Wakefield after he drove the wrong way on a one-way street, crashed his car on Marquette Street, and left behind cocaine and cash in a backyard—he faces charges including controlled-substance violation, failure to affix a drug stamp and eluding arrest.

A union for theatrical stage employees in Davenport and Bloomington ended plans for protests against Tailgate N’ Tallboys after reaching an agreement that names the local unions as the exclusive bargaining representatives for festival workers in future shows—festival organizers stated they will bargain in good faith with the unions.

Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse in Rock Island is presenting Arthur & Friends Make a Musical for kids with shows scheduled until June 21 — morning performances are held on June 10, 12, 13, 14, and 17.

Tickets cost $15 per person — the musical brings characters from Arthur to life with fun songs and playful scenes.

At the Illinois Press Association contest, the Dispatch-Argus earned 29 awards with nine top prizes, and Tom Martin was named Editor of the Year while Tom Loewy won Reporter of the Year.

The awards ceremony took place on June 5 in East Peoria—staff received extra honors—showing the newsroom's strong work.

Davenport Community School District announced summer meal site locations for the 2025 Summer Food Service Program so children ages 1-18 can receive free meals on a first-come, first-served basis, regardless of income.

The outdoor sites—located at community pools, libraries and schools—will begin serving meals tomorrow and run until August 1 with no service on July 4.

City officials in Davenport are planning to move and shrink the DREAM home improvements program—aiming to focus funds on about 600 homes instead of nearly 4,700—to boost local impact.

Council members will vote on the changes at 5:30 p.m. June 11 at City Hall.

Davenport officials are reviewing changes to the DREAM program to help more neighborhoods by moving the program to two new areas—one near Bridge Avenue and another near Ridgeview Park—that would lower eligible homes from 4,700 to about 600.

The city council will vote on the proposal at 5:30 p.m. June 11 at City Hall, which may also change the funding to limit projects to 25 per year.

Experts say pregnant people in Davenport may face extra risks from extreme heat, which can lead to early births, high blood pressure, and gestational diabetes.

Residents should stay hydrated and use air conditioning during the hottest parts of the day—steps that can help lower these risks.

Paint Party at M Lounge

6-9 p.m. — M Lounge — $35 per person — Enjoy a guided painting session with friends while sipping your favorite drinks.

Second Saturday Flea Market

1-4 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — Free entry — Discover unique finds from local vendors while enjoying drink specials and a vibrant community atmosphere.

Paint Party at Front Street Brewery & Taproom

6-8 p.m. — Front Street Brewery & Taproom — $35 per person — Unleash your creativity while sipping beer and painting your own masterpiece.

Paint Nite at Great River Brewery

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Great River Brewery — Cost included — Unleash creativity with a guided painting session featuring a chickadee and cherry blossoms.

ACOTAR Paint Party at Frick's Tap

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Frick's Tap — $35 per person — Unleash your creativity with a guided painting session inspired by A Court of Thorns and Roses.

Willard Wilcox Live Performance

9:30 PM — Kilkenny's Pub — Tickets available — Experience live music from Willard Wilcox in a vibrant local pub setting.

When It Was Fun Live

7-11 p.m. — Common Chord | Home of the Redstone Room — Tickets available — Experience a nostalgic journey through 90s and early 2000s R&B and Hip Hop with trivia, dance challenges, and karaoke.

Quad Cities Junior Golf Tournament

— Emeis Golf Course — Partner program event — Join junior golfers at the Birdie Point event for a day of competition at a premier course.

Voice Talent Appearance at Planet Funk Con

June 27-29 — RiverCenter — Ticket information available — Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Jem with comics, performances, games, and special guests.

Patio Paint Party

6-8 p.m. — Armored Gardens — $35 per person — Celebrate the 4th of July with a fun paint and sip experience on the patio.