Good morning, Davenport.

The Community Foundation awarded $500,000 in grants to 36 local nonprofits, supporting projects that benefit essential community services.

The funding is set to strengthen local programs and build capacity across our area.

The annual Student Hunger Drive returns as River Bend Food Bank partners with local groups for the Million Meals Match to boost food donations.

The drive will begin Sept. 21 and builds on 40 years of community effort that have amassed more than 21 million meals.

Infiltrator Water Technologies has announced plans to invest $7M and create new jobs in Davenport's west end.

The city has secured a tenant for the former Oscar Meyer building, marking a promising boost for local growth.

Junior Theatre begins its 75th season with a free performance of Charlotte’s Web at St. Ambrose’s Galvin Fine Arts Center, with shows (Oct.

10: 1:00, 4:00 p.m.; Oct. 11: 3:00 p.m.; Oct. 16: 7:00 p.m.; Oct. 17: 1:00, 4:00 p.m.) before returning to the Annie Wittenmyer campus for later productions.

Quad Cities farmers are tracking forecast weather as fall harvest plans remain on track, though persistent rain could saturate fields + delay combine operation if heavy rains continue.

Growers will monitor conditions closely in the coming days.

United Way Quad Cities launched its United for Schools program at Madison Elementary, and the pilot has grown to serve six schools across four districts.

The initiative is recognized as a national model for effective student support.

First-grade teacher Mitchel Dierickx of Madison Elementary School (Davenport) was named Regional Teacher of the Year by the Iowa Department of Education after years of service.

On Wednesday afternoon, MercyOne Genesis held a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the Family Medical Center expansion in Davenport (aimed at enhancing local family medicine care).

Davenport resident Heather Clark, 39, is actively fighting breast cancer after doctors gave her 18 months to live following a diagnosis that spread to her lymph nodes; she is determined to prove that prognosis wrong.

Rockridge and Riverdale (both 4-0) prepare for the spotlight game on the Highlight Zone as Rockridge has overcome injuries and Riverdale has posted strong scores.

Additional coach insights will air tomorrow at 10 p.m.

Registration is open for the seventh annual Quad Cities Corporate Games with events scheduled May 31 to July 31, 2027 in the region, including local teams from Bettendorf, Davenport, Moline and Rock Island. (Companies must register before March 1 as spots are limited to 50 companies.)

River Bandits pitcher David Shields was named the 2026 Midwest League Pitcher of the Year after his team clinched the championship series on Tuesday night + the honor marks a standout season that has boosted local pride.