Good morning, Davenport.

Young 4-H members at the Mississippi Valley Fair showcased months of dedicated animal care and grooming to prepare for livestock competitions and family support.

The fair runs through Sunday + features carnival rides, food, and live music.

The QCAWC Spay/Neuter and Wellness Clinic in Milan is hosting an open house (10th anniversary) later this month so locals can explore the clinic’s services and celebrate a decade of care.

A&M Family Restaurant opened on July 20 and will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug.

8 at 1143 E. Locust St. in Davenport, presented by the Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

Davenport police will host their annual Cops and Cones event Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Vander Veer Botanical Park where community members can enjoy free ice cream and meet local officers.

Arconic is in the final week of its matching gift campaign to support Hog Capitol Wildlife Rescue and Rehab as it pledges to match donations dollar-for-dollar up to $5,000; community support helps care for resident eagles at Davenport Works (the non-profit continues wildlife assistance after a recent nest collapse).

National Night Out events in Silvis — East Moline drew hundreds of local residents to meet first responders and reinforce public safety lines.

Applications for the 2026 Adler Theatre Fund Grant opened for nonprofit groups to propose innovative performances at Adler Theatre.

Proposals must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 31, with winners notified by email in September and shows set for between Oct. 2026 and Dec. 2027.

Quad City Bank & Trust will sponsor the Riverfront Pops Concert through 2031 to boost the Quad City Symphony Orchestra's educational programs.

The Aug. 22 event will feature The Who's best with guest artists and conductor Hisham Bravo Groover.

Mississippi Valley Fair officials announced that country musicians Bailey Zimmerman and Sam Hunt will perform at next year's fair, and Sam Hunt is scheduled for Aug.

6, 2027 (according to his website) even though performance days are not yet confirmed.

Belgian dignitaries visited Moline on Wednesday to explore shared history and make cultural connections at Wyndham Moline John Deere Commons.

They plan to join Hoover’s Hometown Days in West Branch today to celebrate Belgian heritage.

Davenport Public Library has recommended a witty children's book (highlighting suspicious fish) for young readers.

The pick offers a fun read for kids who might be cautious about aquatic animals.

Richard Wiley, who brings decades of experience, is the new head of Rivermont Collegiate — he will lead the private school for the upcoming school year.

Davenport will restore Goose Creek by cleaning debris and installing bioretention cells to improve water flow and nearby parks and trails — the work will begin this fall using eight to nine state and local grants.

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.