Good morning, Davenport.

More than 578 local customers lost power on Tuesday after a tree hit electric facilities, and MidAmreican said power was expected to be restored by 1:30 p.m.

River Bend Food Bank is challenging local groups to boost their efforts as it gathers community partners in preparation for the Student Hunger Drive starting on Monday in Davenport.

On Tuesday, Sept. 15, a naturalization ceremony at Augustana College celebrated 72 new citizens (from 28 countries) joining the Quad-Cities community.

The event honored their journey to citizenship.

River Bend Food Bank gathered community partners ahead of the Student Hunger Drive, an annual event to boost local impact.

The drive starts on Monday to help students in need.

Twin State Technical Services announced on Tuesday, Sept.

15 that Davenport's Jeanna Schoonmaker has been named executive director of AI Strategy and Data Innovation. She led enterprise AI programs before and will help local businesses, schools, and community organizations apply AI to drive growth.

Mexican Roots: Masks, Prints, and Traditional Arts of Mexico opens this week at the Figge Art Museum with free companion programs & an opening celebration at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept.

17, and it will run through Feb. 21 during National Hispanic Heritage Month.

Gas prices in the Quad Cities rose by 20 cents this week—Peoria now averages $4.54 per gallon, making it the priciest among nearby areas.

Last month, the SBA approved 31 small business loans totaling $21,807,400 in Iowa including three for businesses in the Quad Cities.

In Davenport, RBG Investments received $965,900 to launch a new coin-operated laundry/dry cleaner while Quiet Giant LLC in Muscatine and Chown Appliance in Nichols also secured funds.

Infiltrator Water Technologies will redevelop an 84,000 sqft building on Stark Street in Davenport’s West End to produce its EZflow product line.

The facility will open in February 2027 — adding 25 full-time jobs with a $7M investment, officials said.

Gas prices in the Q-C rose 20 cents today, with reports showing Peoria stations charging an average of $4.54 per gallon.

Motorists in the region should expect adjustments at their local pumps.

Fourteen local residents signed letters of intent on Aug.

3 in Davenport at the first FAME ceremony for a two-year program that combines paid employment & college classes at Eastern Iowa Community Colleges. The program aims to graduate students debt free and ready for full-time manufacturing roles.

More than 180 Iowa scientists urged Iowans yesterday to back wind, solar & battery energy in the 2026 climate statement.

They said that Iowa faces a choice between building clean renewable systems or new fossil fuel plants to meet rising electricity demand.

On Tuesday night, the Quad Cities River Bandits won the Midwest League Championship by beating the Dayton Dragons 2-1.

The win capped a season marked by strong play and brought pride to the Quad Cities community.