Good morning, Davenport.

A Bettendorf man is using his 3D printer to build and donate custom mobility trainers for children with limited movement, helping kids like Owen and Saylor gain more independence today; he has provided three trainers so far and plans to help more families with community support via a GoFundMe campaign.

More than 1600 people were without power Monday evening in Davenport, as reported by MidAmerican Energy — most outages affected residential areas and repairs were expected soon.

Nine local nonprofits are set to get $147,600 in grants from the Quad Cities Community Foundation to help with staffing, technology, and growth.

The funding will support projects in education, healthcare, and the arts.

Iowa and Illinois will offer back-to-school sales tax holidays starting Aug.

7. Iowa will exempt qualifying clothing and shoes on Aug. 7 and 8, while Illinois will offer a 10-day tax break on apparel and school supplies.

Dave Herrell, president and CEO of Visit Quad Cities, was appointed to the Destinations International Board of Directors to guide global tourism efforts.

The three-year board term offers him a role to support tourism growth + boost regional appeal.

YWCA Quad Cities is expanding its Early Learning Academy by adding a free morning preschool classroom for children (ages 3 to 5) that runs from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and will host an open house tomorrow from 5 to 6 p.m. to share enrollment and financial aid details.

Today, local community members met with Davenport’s new Police Chief Greg Behning and Assistant Chief at a meet and greet event (hosted by the police department).

The event allowed community leaders to ask questions and connect with local law enforcement.

Arconic Foundation eliminated $3.5 million in medical debt for residents in the Quad-Cities, easing financial burdens for local families (including those in Davenport).

UnityPoint Health Trinity hospitals in Bettendorf and Rock Island received national Performance Achievement Awards for heart attack care and are the only Quad Cities hospitals recognized for meeting strict clinical guidelines.

The awards highlight their commitment to providing timely high-quality care close to home.

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.