Good morning, Davenport.

Heart of Hope Ministries hosts its fourth annual Community Love Fest on Saturday, offering free school supplies, refreshments and activities for families while local organizations provide support at the event.

Neil Dahlstrom, the keeper of John Deere history, has been named board chair of Visit Quad Cities for the 2026-2027 term, taking over from Jennifer Sautter.

The board also adds new members to guide tourism and local economic growth.

Kathryn Kunert, vice president at MidAmerican Energy, has been elected by the Iowa Association of Business and Industry to chair its board for the 2026-27 term + her leadership is expected to boost collaboration among local businesses, community, and government leaders statewide.

A local cancer support organization is hosting an educational workshop on cancer biology on July 27 with guest speaker Russ Dunn in person + on Zoom.

The Scott County Board of Supervisors will discuss opposing a $400 million energy plant proposed by Central Iowa Power Cooperative at its 8:30 a.m. meeting today at the County Administrative Center in Davenport.

The plan would build a 240-megawatt facility on 90 acres of prime farmland in Hickory Grove Township.

Lanes on Government Bridge will close Tuesday for electrical work.

Intermittent single lane closures run from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with flagmen and signs managing traffic.

Preston’s Community Ambulance Service is now using C-Booth Innovations’ EXG system to cut EKG setup from three minutes to 30 seconds and speed up emergency care.

The new tool helps crews avoid errors (especially when transporting patients to hospitals in Dubuque or Davenport).

Quad City Tennis Club in Davenport has opened three new state-of-the-art grass tennis courts, making it one of the few commercial public grass facilities in the United States.

The courts offer a unique option for local tennis players to improve their game.

Davenport residents can follow the Quad City Times Bix 7 events beginning with the Senior Bix today and ending with the main race on July 25.

The schedule also features Brady Street Sprints on Thursday and the John Deere Shakeout plus Arconic Junior Bix on Friday.

Paint Nite: Paradise City Sunset

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Great River Brewery — Save $10 with promo code — Enjoy a night of craft beer and creativity while painting a stunning sunset masterpiece.

Veterans Club Car Show

3-7 p.m. — NorthPark Mall — Pre-registration $15 or day of show $20 — Celebrate automotive craftsmanship with food, music, and great prizes.

Paint Party at Daiquiri Factory

6-8 p.m. — Daiquiri Factory — $35 registration — Sip on drinks while painting an adorable pig masterpiece with guided instruction.

Safely Home Alone Class

4-5 p.m. — Bettendorf Community Center — $ — Learn essential skills for being home alone safely with guidance from local safety experts.

Palmer 360° Main Campus Visit Experience

8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. — Palmer College of Chiropractic Main Campus — Free entry — Experience life at Palmer College through tours, interactive sessions, and faculty chats.

Bluey's Big Play

6-9 p.m. — Adler Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the beloved characters from the Emmy® award-winning show brought to life on stage.