Good morning, Davenport.

Several 9/11 remembrance ceremonies will be held Friday, Sept.

11 across the Quad Cities. Burlington offers a 25-year anniversary and open house at 7:46 a.m. (418 Valley St); Muscatine, Eldridge, Rock Island, and Moline host events at 7 a.m., until 8 p.m., 8:30 a.m., and 10 a.m.

Mike O’Donnell, director of CIRAS, said a shortage of skilled workers, rising raw material costs and changing trade policy challenged Iowa’s strong food and machinery production.

He spoke about these issues at the 10th annual Corridor Media Group Manufacturing Conference on Aug. 27 in Davenport.

Interior designer Amie VanDeRostyne opened a new storefront for Studio A Design Company at 206 E.

Fifth St. in Davenport on Friday, Aug. 29 — a change inspired by the memory of her late brother Ryan.

The sixth annual Girls in Aviation Day will run Saturday, Sept.

19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Quad Cities Aero at Quad Cities International Airport and is presented by Moline airport, Elliott Aviation & Jet Air Inc to introduce girls to aviation and STEM careers.

Davenport, Geneseo and Rockridge schools are changing schedules by canceling outdoor activities and dismissing classes early to protect students amid extreme heat.

First Alert Heat Days remain in effect through Thursday evening.

Augustana College’s engineering program earned STEM accreditation from ABET, a global accreditor of over 4,700 programs at 937 schools.

The accreditation confirms the program meets high-quality standards in engineering education.

Candidates Ashley Hinson and Josh Turek discussed rising grocery, gas and farm input costs - concerns for Iowa families and farmers - by outlining differing plans on trade and domestic production ahead of the November Senate election in Davenport, following economic pressures from Tyson Foods closing a nearby beef plant.

Gov. Reynolds and health officials warned Iowans yesterday about the dangers of kratom after 45 related deaths were reported.

They said public awareness efforts will expand and a statewide ban on natural and synthetic kratom products may be considered.

KWQC+ will host a live-stream preview of college football featuring Iowa, Iowa State, and Illinois with coaches Kirk Ferentz and Bret Bielema speaking at 9 a.m. Thursday, Sept.

3. Locals can watch the stream on KWQC+ via Roku or Amazon Fire TV.

Vibrant Arena and QC Storm signed a 10-year lease that includes a new ice system and clearer glass for better fan experience.

New Executive Director Rik Edgar (from Peoria) said the Storm’s opening day is set for 47 days from now.