Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of September.
Good morning, Davenport.
🏘️ Community
Officials in Moline expect traffic delays this weekend as the Ella Langley concert on Saturday and the Quad Cities Marathon on Sunday bring thousands downtown—cars may face street closures near Vibrant Arena.
Attendees are advised to plan ahead and arrive early.
Klingner & Associates’ Klingner Cares program raised $13,427 to fund a year of therapy for two children at the Children’s Therapy Center in the Quad Cities.
The donation supports local families with ongoing therapy needs.
🎓 Education
St. Ambrose University in Davenport was named the No. 2 most innovative regional school by U.S. News and World Report, which also ranked it among the best for veterans and top private institutions; the university is updating its curriculum to prepare students for meaningful work.
The Rock Island-Milan School Board discussed cell phones and artificial intelligence (focusing on potential classroom limits) during a Tuesday night meeting and asked for public input on restricting phone use.
The board will review comments to shape policy for classrooms.
🏛️ Government
KWQC will host a live debate between Rob Sand and Zach Lahn on Oct.
6 at St. Ambrose University; the event is not open to the public but viewers can watch it live at 7 p.m. on COZI 6.3 + KWQC+ streaming platforms.
🏈 Sports
Mediapolis travels to Wilton Friday night for the spotlight game as the Bulldogs — riding a three-game win streak after a one-point win over West Burlington Notre Dame — seek to build on their progress while Wilton, at 2-2 after a narrow loss, aims to rebound.
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