Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of October.
Good morning, Davenport.
One Northwest Iowa family runs Fields of Fun, a fall destination featuring pumpkins, a corn maze, field golf, hayrides, and a kids’ schoolhouse lesson on their farm in Sioux Center.
The attraction opens on Labor Day and runs until Oct. 31.
QC Veterans Outreach Center celebrated its 10-year anniversary Saturday at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds & has grown from serving 37 veterans to reaching thousands, with local officials in attendance.
On Sept. 15, nearly 200 corporate and nonprofit leaders gathered at John Deere World Headquarters in Moline for the inaugural Quad Cities Board Connections event, and survey results showed 90% felt a sense of belonging while planning to follow up on board service, partnerships, and volunteer opportunities.
Kroll Bond Rating Agency LLC affirmed Modern Woodmen’s AA- rating with a stable outlook, citing strong capitalization and liquidity.
The report noted the insurer’s surplus reached a record $3.10 billion and its risk-based capital ratio was 535% at year-end 2025.
Crews will start phasing in two-way travel on 4th Street tomorrow.
The work between Harrison and River Drive will include painting, adding signage & updating signals over the next two weeks, with more conversion planned between Marquette and Harrison and lane reductions between Harrison and Fillmore.
Roger Craig will attend the dedication of the football stadium named for him — the ceremony starts at 7 p.m. on Thursday at Roger Craig Stadium, confirmed by the Davenport Community School District.
Bill Fennelly, Iowa State’s winningest women's basketball coach, announced on Monday, Oct.
12 that he will retire at season's end after a 39-year career. His departure in Ames ends an era marked by 24 NCAA Tournament appearances.
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