Good morning, Davenport.

Relatives of fallen Quad-Cities officers Terrence Engle and William Jurgens will fly to Washington D.C. to join the Back the Blue Flight and honor their service.

The Doris & Victor Day Foundation granted $1 million to 59 nonprofits in the Quad Cities, including Third Place QC, Quad City Botanical Center, and Project NOW.

The awards support local community action.

Nonprofit Akwaaba QC (serving more than 500 former Joslin Tyson workers) faces challenges after the plant closure left its clients out of work.

President Nana Ouro-Agoro said the group will help affected residents find new opportunities.

Mel Foster Insurance in Davenport was named the Best Practices Agency for 2026 after ranking among only 300 top independent agencies nationwide (the award reflects its detailed performance and financial review).

The Shriners will host a parade on Second and Third Streets in Davenport Saturday during their convention — inviting locals to enjoy festive displays and community spirit.

An interactive destination marker about Dred Scott was unveiled Tuesday afternoon along The Great River Trail just east of Schwiebert Park to offer visitors historical details by texting a code (QC PastPort installed it as the 26th marker).

In July, Quad Cities International Airport (MLI) recorded its busiest month in nearly 13 years with 69,578 passengers, a 10% increase over last July, helped by added flights from Delta and United.

Airport leaders (Benjamin Leischner) say the growth supports local jobs and commerce.

Kylie Lucas, a 35-year-old mother of two in Bettendorf, relies on humor (backed by family and community) to fight cancer and navigate treatment.

MercyOne Genesis held a ribbon-cutting event on Aug.

17 for its new pediatric therapy playground at the pediatric therapy center in Bettendorf — a space designed to support children’s therapy needs.