Good morning, Davenport.

Patti McRae of the Quad City Animal Welfare Center introduced a 4-month-old kitten named Bert, and his identical sibling Ernie is also available.

Both kittens have feline leukemia that will shorten their lives and spread to other cats, so they must be adopted into a home without any cats + though other animals like dogs or bunnies are allowed.

AAA warns that speeding is as deadly as drunk driving—data shows both cause about 30% of traffic deaths—and launches its 'Crashes Hit Different' campaign to urge drivers to follow speed limits.

Two local UAW leaders will be inducted into the AFL-CIO Hall of Fame at the 34th annual banquet for East Central Iowa and Northwestern Illinois on Saturday—this event honors their service and contributions to the union.

Honkamp Payroll announced it acquired Rochester-based Smart-HR in a deal that closed last week, with the transaction effective Oct.

1. The company will keep the seven-person Smart-HR team — including owners Josh Haynes and Joel Goodew — to broaden its services across its regional offices.

North Scott High School was placed on lockdown Tuesday afternoon after a reported gun led to a safety check — a search found no gun and Eldridge police are investigating a student safety concern.

Davenport voters in three ward alderman races narrowed the choice to two candidates each to advance to the Nov.

4 election—one step in the city's ongoing council selection process.

Judith Lee and Jason Gordon advanced to the general election in Davenport’s mayoral race—Lee received 1,894 votes with 37.4 percent and Gordon got 1,987 votes with 39.2 percent—and voters will choose the next mayor on Nov.

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Quad City MedForce, an emergency helicopter service based in Colona, received the 2025 Heliport of the Year award from the Illinois Department of Transportation for its strong safety record and service excellence—supporting rapid air medical transport for hospitals and EMS agencies in eastern Iowa.

MercyOne Genesis Spiritual Care will host Open Arms, a remembrance service for families who lost a child, on Saturday, Oct.

11 at 10 a.m. inside the mausoleum at Oakdale Memorial Gardens in Davenport — the event honors Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month.

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.

Paint Nite: Witch's Moonspell Canvas Night

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Great River Brewery — Save $10 with code 'INSIDER10USA' — Create a spooky witch silhouette this Halloween season with a craft beer in hand.

Willard Wilcox Live Performance

9:30 PM — Kilkenny's Pub — No cover charge — Enjoy a lively evening with Willard Wilcox's music at Kilkenny's.

Pumpkin Painting Party

6-8 p.m. — Armored Gardens — $35 — Enjoy a creative night of pumpkin painting with provided materials and a clean-up service!

COVENHOVEN Concert

6-10 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — $19.84 — Enjoy a live performance by indie artist Covenhoven and special guests in an intimate setting.

Open Mic Night with Antone Burton

7-10 p.m. — Bootleg Hill Honey Meads — Free entry — Enjoy a vibrant evening showcasing local talent at this open mic event.