Good morning, Davenport.

It Takes A Village Animal Rescue changed how it distributes pet supplies after staff reported that donated food was being returned for cash.

Starting Monday, people who need help for their pets will volunteer at the shelter—by walking dogs, folding laundry, or cleaning kennels.

Happy Joe's Pizza and Ice Cream has added four experienced leaders to its executive team to boost marketing, training, purchasing, and restaurant operations as the chain expands into new markets.

CEO Tom Sacco said the new appointments—Abby Rock, Ashley Balluff, Jenny Culp, and Christopher Anschutz—bring decades of expertise to guide future growth.

Black Hawk College will host its annual College Night on Oct 2 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Quad Cities Campus in Moline at 6600 34th Ave inside Building 3, where students, parents and grandparents can meet representatives from colleges, universities and military branches.

Roadwork on the 4th Street Resurfacing project will begin on Monday+ closing the road between Pine Street and Thode Court so that drivers must follow a signed detour route.

On Tuesday, Phase 3 of the 3rd Street project will start, further affecting downtown traffic.

Davenport named Tim Gleason as interim city administrator effective November 3, replacing Doug Maxeiner who resigned for health reasons.

Gleason brings over 15 years in government management plus 21 years in law enforcement experience while he leads the city during its search for a permanent administrator.

Karl Swanson, president of PCT Ebeam and Integration in Davenport, testified in Washington, D.C. before the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship on September 17th to support a bill that would double SBA loan limits from $5 million to $10 million for small manufacturers. The measure—co-sponsored by Sen. Joni Ernst and Sen. Chris Coons—is meant to help firms invest in new equipment and hire additional workers.

MercyOne Genesis experienced a temporary phone system outage Friday morning that caused callers to hear busy signals—but patient appointments continued through the Patient Portal as phone service providers worked to restore service.

Pleasant Valley High School celebrated its star-spangled homecoming game as the Spartans played the Muscatine Muskies in a spirited contest.

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.

ALBORN Live Performance

6-10 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — $19.84 — Experience the raw intensity of ALBORN, a Midwest alternative metal band with unforgettable melodic hooks.

Paint Party at Daiquiri Factory!

6-8 p.m. — Daiquiri Factory — $35 per person — Enjoy a guided painting experience while sipping at the DaqFac.