Good morning, Davenport.

The American Red Cross is on standby as heavy rain and a flood watch could lead to flooding in the Quad Cities — volunteers are ready to open shelters and assist families in preparing emergency kits and evacuation plans.

City officials postponed Thursday’s Party in the Park to next Thursday, Aug.

20, due to forecasted storms; the event will run (5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.) at Northwest Park and feature food, entertainment, and activities for kids.

In July, the SBA approved five loans for Scott County businesses, including a $2.591 million loan for a Bettendorf firm and four loans for Davenport companies; these funds will support job creation and retention (loans ranged from $25,000 to $2.591 million).

Tyson Foods closed its longtime Joslin plant on Aug.

13 as part of a restructuring that consolidates beef operations + team members were told their roles would end by Thursday or Friday. The move comes amid cattle shortages and is expected to affect regional jobs.

Ben Gougeon is Quad City Arts' new executive director.

Appointed by the Board, Gougeon took over on Monday, Aug. 10 and brings over 30 years of arts experience to expand local programming and community partnerships.

Davenport’s historic Schuetzen Park began as a rifle marksmanship venue before changing into a festival and event destination.

The feature reviews the park’s evolution as one of the city’s oldest gathering spots.

United Way Quad Cities will pilot a program to help working parents overcome obstacles to complete education and workforce training for living-wage careers.

The initiative is set to remove key barriers and open new opportunities for local families.

United Way Quad Cities is piloting a program to help working parents overcome obstacles that keep them from completing education and workforce training for living-wage careers.

The initiative aims to provide better access to skills and job opportunities in our community.

MercyOne Genesis pediatrician Dr. Nadia Mushtaq shared five simple steps to ease back-to-school anxiety for kids and parents as classes near.

She advised adjusting bedtimes earlier, choosing balanced breakfasts, discussing feelings, visiting the new school before the first day, and reaching out if anxieties persist.

Cornea ulcers are a serious eye infection that can cause permanent vision loss if not treated.

Contact lens wearers are at higher risk and should watch for eye pain, redness, blurred vision, and light sensitivity because bacteria+viruses+fungi+parasites cause these infections.

The Phillies edged the Twins 7-1 last night at Field of Dreams in northeast Iowa (the game featured 26 Hall of Fame members at a nostalgic pregame ceremony).