Good morning, Davenport.

Honkamp, an Iowa-based accounting firm with a Davenport office, was recognized on July 29 on the IPA Top 200 Firms list.

The firm ranked No. 102 with $64.3 million in net revenue — the only Iowa firm on the list and retained its ranking from last year.

Bix Jazz Society president Verna Burrichter said the Celebration Belle river cruise will serve as an event space for the annual jazz festival — a new venue that brings live music to the river.

Iowa small business owners grew more optimistic in June as the index nearly reached its 52-year average while job openings and capital investment plans increased.

Economic conditions remain challenging due to inflation, but lower fuel costs bring some relief.

Local students in the Riverbend Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education program will be honored at a ceremony set for 6 p.m. Monday, Aug.

3 at Eastern Iowa Community Colleges’ Blong Technology Center (8500 Hillandale Road) as part of their earn-and-learn program that blends work and classroom training.

An ACLU report from earlier this week found that Bettendorf schools send Black students to law enforcement at disproportionately high rates & calls for ending school resource officer programs statewide.

The district said officers work closely with administrators & police while planning to finalize a Memorandum of Understanding.

UnityPoint Health - Trinity hospitals earned national awards from the American Heart Association for stroke care excellence at their Bettendorf, Muscatine, and Rock Island locations.

The awards honor adherence to evidence-based guidelines that improve recovery and quality of life for stroke patients.

During a Thursday presentation in Davenport, the Environmental Council shared data on rising cancer rates in Iowa, prompting retired farmer and leukemia patient Molly Regan to ask why she should continue living in the state.

Health officials reported over 200 cyclospora infections in 48 counties and urge residents to wash produce, avoid recalled foods and visit a healthcare provider if symptoms like diarrhea develop.

Roger Craig will be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Aug.

8 with longtime teammate Jamie Williams presenting his award; the friends (who met in Davenport as children) share a journey from championships to NFL success as KWQC streams a special on Aug. 6 at 6:30 p.m.

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.