Good morning, Davenport.

After the Joslin Tyson plant closed, local refugee nonprofits are shifting services to help newly-arrived refugees who once relied on job opportunities from World Relief Quad Cities.

They plan new support methods to ease transitions after more than 15 years of recommending the plant for work.

WIU-QC Museum Studies program received a $249,694 grant from IMLS to launch a museum workforce development project running from September until August 2029.

The project will offer paid apprenticeships for eight graduate students + microcredential workshops for 250 museum professionals across local institutions.

As rain persists, Best Friends Animal Society advises pet owners to prepare their pets for flood threats by ensuring microchips, updated vaccines, and a go bag (with supplies like food, water, records, and first aid) before conditions worsen.

Iowa had 300 confirmed Cyclospora cases in 55 counties this year plus most cases tapered off since mid-July; a report found the outbreak’s origin farm had not been inspected in seven years and health officials urge thorough washing and cooking of produce.

The Boston Red Sox & Kansas City Royals will face off at the 2027 Field of Dreams game on Aug.

12 after MLB announced the matchup. Davenport fans can track the teams as they prepare for a historic ballgame.