Good morning, Davenport.

Ray Eddleman turned loss into action by joining the Quad Cities Missing Persons Network after his niece, Trudy Appleby, disappeared and now helps families gain closure through search and rescue work.

St. Ambrose University students painted a high-visibility crosswalk at 14th and Main on Thursday morning as part of Hilltop Campus Village's push to boost pedestrian safety + walkability.

The organization plans to paint more crosswalks and add improvements to the neighborhood soon.

Heart of Hope Ministries in Rock Island is offering free family-sized food boxes to workers and families impacted by the Tyson plant closure; boxes are available Monday through Thursday until Thanksgiving & essential toiletries will be provided twice a month.

Brooke Keck works as Director of Recruiting and Development at Northwestern Mutual.

The Davenport native, age 33 with a BA from the University of Iowa, values local mentorship (from Samantha Widener and Tim Harrington) and uses sourdough experiments to unwind after a busy day.

Eric Huiskamp Mutka, a 35-year-old Bettendorf native, is the President & CEO of Blackhawk Bank & Trust.

With eight years at the bank, he believes that keeping young people and new families in the Quad Cities is key to local growth and plans to build the next generation of leaders.

Group O and Lantech are showcasing packaging automation during a week-long tour across the Quad Cities region starting Aug.

24 + a public open house is set for Wed, Aug. 26 at Group O headquarters in Milan where businesses can view equipment demos and speak with experts on boosting efficiency.

Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences will hold its first commencement on Wednesday, Aug.

26 at Centennial Hall on Augustana’s Rock Island campus, honoring 25 students who earned a BSN. The ceremony will feature remarks from college leaders, marking a milestone in local nursing education.

Davenport Community School District is readying for students' return on Aug.

24 with building upgrades, new curriculum and expanded staffing (including safety measures and enhanced outdoor facilities). Superintendent T.J. Schneckloth previewed upcoming changes, noting two new school buildings set to open in Dec. and May.

Teachers returned Tuesday to Cody Elementary in LeClaire and found new areas of visible mold; tests will begin soon to check the building's safety (official details are pending).

The Davenport Schools Foundation distributed donated school supplies from a KWQC drive on Thursday to help students be ready for class and support them throughout the school year, thanking community donors for their contributions.

Bettendorf Middle School held a ribbon-cutting event to mark the first phase of its renovation that added 12 classrooms (part of a $33.7 million expansion).

The school celebrated this milestone as it continues its upgrade.

Vera French Community Mental Health Center in Davenport began using NeuroStar Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for clinical depression treatment when medications fall short, and over 82% of more than 300 patients saw improvement after 7 weeks of treatment.

Residents seeking more details can contact the center at 1441 W. Central Park Ave.