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Lead(h)er celebrated its 10th anniversary of mentoring Quad Cities women at its Fuel the Fire Gala on Thursday, Oct.

8 at Old Oaks Winery in Milan, awarding the 2026 Girl on Fire winners (Lindsay Dotterer as Mentor of the Year, Mikayla Godding as Mentee of the Year, and Tracy Schwind as Found(h)er of the Year).

Channel 6 will host its annual coats + blankets drive on Friday, Oct.

23 in partnership with The Salvation Army and the Bettendorf Rotary Club; donations will be accepted at 805 Brady St in Davenport from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Buffalo Elementary celebrated first grader JJ Ward with a red-carpet event and Hawkeye cheers as he earned a kid-captain title, drawing school pride.

The memorable ceremony honored his achievement and brightened the community.

Thrivent Financial Advisors Thomas Brooke and Lillie Huhndorf will host a Zoom workshop to help families understand special needs planning.

Sessions run at noon or 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13 and Thursday, Nov. 5 (reserve your spot by emailing the organizers).

North Scott parents, students and staff shared ideas on what makes a good school leader on Thursday — the district plans to replace superintendent Joe Stutting with someone who meets those expectations.

Buffalo Elementary School honored first grader JJ Ward with a red carpet celebration + Hawkeye cheers today.

The event in the school auditorium brought families together to recognize his achievement.

United Township special education students will deliver coffee, energy drinks, tea and hot cocoa to teachers every Friday morning as part of a program that builds essential work skills for life after school.

State, city and county inspectors found hundreds of food-safety issues at Iowa restaurants between Aug.

10 and Oct. 1; in Davenport, Izumi Japanese Steakhouse was cited for repeated violations while three food trucks closed temporarily for imminent health hazards + officials require immediate corrections before service can resume.

Throughout October, Cancer Support Community at Gilda's Club partners with Quad Cities businesses to Paint The Town Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Retailers including Brick and Motor Boutique, Bad Boyz, RAYGUN, Heath Performance Group, and Nothing Bundt Cakes offer deals with a portion of sales donated (police join fundraisers).

Davenport Community Schools will officially dedicate Roger Craig Stadium on Thursday, Oct.

15 at 7 p.m. to honor NFL legend Roger Craig, whose legacy began at Davenport Central and is celebrated with tributes on the stadium scoreboard during high school games.