Good morning, Davenport.

Army veteran sisters Kiana and Bianca Norville opened Sisters in Bloom (their new floral shop) at 221 E 2nd St in downtown Davenport on July 30, offering a DIY bouquet bar with flowers for $1.50 per stem.

The shop is open 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday (store hours posted) for local customers.

A man was wanted after he robbed Ruby Spa in Milan on Aug 11 when he assaulted an employee and stole her phone—officials are asking anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers.

Family Museum in Bettendorf is launching a new interactive exhibit called 'On the Road' that takes kids on a cross-country adventure with hands-on learning about U.S. geography, ecology, history, and culture—designed by KidZibits Inc. The nearly $1 million project, funded by public and private donations, opens Saturday, Aug. 23 and is included with admission.

Five Quad-Cities teachers joined a state-led six-week STEM externship this past summer, working with groups like the Army Corps and Sears Seating to learn real-world skills.

They received up to $5,000 and three UNI graduate credits — experiences they planned to share with local students to boost career awareness — as part of the Iowa Governor's STEM Advisory Council program.

MercyOne Genesis Silvis delivered 451 babies in FY2025 and now will deliver over 800 in FY2026 as it changes into a full women’s health care center led by Dr. May Yazeji who joined in July 2024—hospital officials credit new care methods and local services for the rise.

Clash in the Corn #2 - Battle of the Bands

4:30-10:30 p.m. — Front Street Brewery & Taproom — Cost varies — Local bands battle for a spot at Punk in the Corn 2025 with great food and drinks.

Great Lakes Loons vs. Quad Cities River Bandits

1-2:30 p.m. — Modern Woodmen Park — Cost not listed — Enjoy a thrilling minor league baseball game in Davenport's beautiful stadium.

54th Annual Chief Blackhawk Antique Motorcycle Swap Meet

5 PM – 10 PM — Mississippi Valley Fair Grounds — Cost varies — Explore hundreds of vendors offering antique motorcycles, parts, and accessories along with delicious food options.

Last Chance Tour Night

5-8 p.m. — Figge Art Museum — Check website for ticket info — Experience the final look at cutting-edge footwear innovation before the exhibition closes.

Midwest Labor Day Cup

August 29-31 — TBK Bank Sports Complex — Tuition: 7v7 = $645, 9v9 = $745, 11v11 = $845 — Compete in a thrilling soccer tournament for U9-U19 teams in Bettendorf.

Alex Williams with Isaac Rudd

7-11 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — $19.84 — Experience a night of southern storytelling and country music with Alex Williams and special guest Isaac Rudd.

TSUSHIMAMIRE Live Concert

6-10 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — $19.84 — Experience the legendary Japanese rock trio TsuShiMaMiRe with special guests in an unforgettable night of music.

Cedar Rapids Kernels vs. Quad Cities River Bandits

6:30-8:00 p.m. — Modern Woodmen Park — Tickets required — Catch the exciting baseball showdown between the Kernels and River Bandits in Davenport.

10th Annual Monarch Release Party

9 AM - 12 PM — Nahant Marsh Education Center — Free entry — Celebrate a decade of monarch magic while tagging and releasing butterflies on their journey to Mexico.

Joshua Hedley Concert

3-7 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — $21.17 — Experience the raucous wit of country music's own singing professor live in Davenport.