Good morning, Davenport.

A drop in center for unhoused individuals will open in Rock Island on Oct.

1 to offer coffee, secure storage, Wi-Fi, clothing and hygiene supplies — a safe place for daytime support when most shelters are closed. It will operate from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and serve as a community hub for resource navigation.

Fifty archived images offer a look at downtown Davenport's change over time—drawn from the Quad-City Times/Dispatch-Argus archives—and highlight key moments in the city's history.

Gov. Reynolds met with Davenport school leaders in Des Moines on Wednesday to celebrate improvements in teacher retention, student attendance and curriculum since a major district shakeup in 2020—officials say the changes help students succeed.

We Work the Waterways is hosting Maritime Interaction Day today at Scott Community College in Riverdale for about 216 Quad Cities high school seniors — the event offers hands-on maritime activities and networking with shipping and logistics professionals.

Black Hawk College will offer a free six-week Basic Training program in court reporting and captioning at its Quad-Cities Campus in Moline from Oct.

25 through Dec. 6—classes run 9-11 a.m. on Saturdays and come with free textbooks, steno machines, and potential tuition assistance for those who choose to pursue further study.

Davenport City Council approved hiring Tim Gleason as interim city administrator who will start on November 3—he resigned from his Decatur post effective Oct.

31. He will serve until at least May 3 while the city continues its search for a permanent administrator.

Nearly 800 residents walked on Sept.

13 at Vibrant Arena at The Mark and raised over $100,000 for Alzheimer’s Association care, support and research programs; fundraising continues until year-end. Top team Team Senior Star—led by Baylee Bradley—raised more than $14,000.

On Sept. 3, EHDG and Newbury Living were honored at the Housing Iowa Conference by the Iowa Finance Authority for their New Horizons project that renovated 21 properties in Davenport into 45 modern, affordable homes—designed for families earning at or below 60% of the area median income. The award highlighted their innovative work with local contractors to integrate these homes into existing neighborhoods and preserve community character.

2025 One Eighty Annual Golf Outing

1-5 p.m. — Emeis Golf Course — Entry fee covers golf, cart, snack, and lunch — Swing into fall while supporting recovery from crisis and addiction.

Parmalee Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Capitol Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of live music from Parmalee in Davenport.

Live Performance by 81355

6-10 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — $15.88 — Experience the laid-back sounds of 81355 with special guests in a vibrant music scene.

FP-C, CCP-C, CFRN® and CTRN® Exam Review Course + Mechanical Ventilator Master Class

1 PM - 10 PM — MedForce Air — $225.00 – $425.00 — Enhance your skills with expert-led review courses and a master class on mechanical ventilation.

Thomas Dollbaum Live Performance

6-10 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — $15.88 — Experience an evening with Thomas Dollbaum and special guests featuring melodic tunes inspired by modern indie sounds.

Kenny Feidler Live with Brennan Scott Greene

6-10 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — $19.84 — Experience live music with Kenny Feidler and special guest Brennan Scott Greene.

Masterworks I: Grieg Piano Concerto

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Adler Theatre — Check event site for pricing — Experience the opening of the 111th season with Grieg's emotional Piano Concerto and Tchaikovsky’s lively compositions.

DeafHeaven Live Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Capitol Theatre — Ticket required — Experience the innovative sound of Deafheaven as they showcase their musical evolution.

CornCon Cybersecurity Conference

9 AM – 6 PM — RiverCenter — Registration required — Dive into hands-on AI cybersecurity challenges tailored for all skill levels.

Danny Diablo Live Concert

7-11 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — Ticket prices vary — Experience the energetic hip-hop sounds of Danny Diablo with tracks from his latest album.