Good morning, Davenport.

The Doris & Victor Day Foundation awarded $1M in grants to 59 nonprofits serving Rock Island & Quad Cities to boost food, shelter, healthcare, education & other essential services.

The grants were announced Aug. 14, reflecting the foundation's commitment to supporting community needs.

John Mullin is the terminal manager at ADM in Camanche and has worked there for a year while drawing on his firefighting background from LeClaire to develop local workforce skills amid staffing challenges.

He focuses on technical training and career growth to meet business needs.

Kiana Norville, CEO and co-founder of Sisters in Bloom QC and Bloom Luxe Balloons and Events in Bettendorf, recently moved into a larger downtown space.

She plans to expand her brands regionally and mentor local talent—stressing that family comes first.

Bianca Norville, CFO and Co-Founder of Sisters in Bloom QC, serves Bettendorf and is known for rapidly growing her business portfolio.

She plans to expand her floral and event ventures while mentoring aspiring local entrepreneurs (she is also a dedicated pet sitter who values personal growth and community support).

John Deere intends to extend its current contract with UAW members by two years (adding about $21,000 in pay increases and bonuses per worker) with a vote scheduled for Sunday.

If rejected, the company and union will return to full negotiations next year.

Davenport Community School District staff met Friday morning at Vibrant Arena for the Showing up Together event to start the 2026-2027 school year — the gathering celebrated a new academic beginning.

At MercyOne Genesis, emergency department workers practiced pediatric trauma care with simulated scenarios such as seizures, intubation, and blood transfusions.

Morgan Joseph — trauma coordinator — said the exercise helps prepare staff for real emergencies.

The Davenport Northwest Little League team pitched a combined no-hitter Friday and beat California 1-0 to advance.

They will play at 1 p.m. Eastern on Sunday, Aug. 23 in the next round.

Jessica VanDyke, 34, works as Business Growth & Sports Development Director at Visit Quad Cities — she helps attract sporting events and boost local economic growth while forging strong community partnerships to enhance our region's sports scene.