Good morning, Davenport.

The American Federation of Government Employees and the Quad City Federation of labor will host food drives starting Nov.

12 to help furloughed Arsenal workers and others in need. The events will run at three locations in the Quad Cities — Wednesday at the Bridge Point Building in Moline from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Thursday at the River Bend Food Bank in Davenport from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Tuesday and Thursday at the SouthPark Mall location in Moline — to offer set donation times.

Food assistance has become harder to find after federal SNAP funding stopped Saturday amid a shutdown—local groups and stores are stepping in to help with donations, special meal offers, and extended pantry hours.

Residents can use online pantry-finders to locate available services from River Bend Food Bank, the Salvation Army, the YWCA, and others in the area.

River Bend Food Bank is raising $145,000 to secure up to $145,418 in state matching funds amid SNAP uncertainty—this effort will help the food bank meet its funding requirements.

On Saturday afternoon, the YWCA Quad Cities held a canned-food drive at its aquatic center where people who donated at least two non-perishable items got free admission.

The drive helped fund the Empowerment Center that serves women and families and has seen a fourfold increase in clients amid fears of SNAP benefit cuts.

Davenport-based Per Mar Security Services was named the 2025 Gold Partner of the Year by Axis Communications at the 20th annual Axis Connect and Converge Conference in San Antonio, Texas.

The award recognized the company’s leadership in live video monitoring and full-service security solutions—supporting residential and commercial clients.

Bettendorf Middle School replaced its volleyball net system — over 20 years old — with a new setup funded by Kellogg and Hy-Vee.

Federal funding for Head Start was halted on Nov.

1, leaving dozens of preschool classrooms across eastern Iowa closed. Community Action of Eastern Iowa— which serves 294 children— said the centers give free early education, food, and health checks and they hope funding will resume soon.

A new $15.4 million senior housing facility has begun construction at 2345 W.

54th St. in northwest Davenport and will offer 52 Timber Ridge Apartments for residents aged 62+ if all goes as planned, with completion expected in about a year.

Inside The Lines Training Center has opened inside the TBK Bank Sports Complex in northern Bettendorf and offers baseball and softball training with memberships, lessons, seasonal camps and rentals—its facility at 4850 Competition Drive in The Plex will host a youth baseball coaches meeting on Nov 9 at The Dish Bar and Grill.

Quad City Symphony Orchestra Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — Adler Theatre — Free entry — Experience the soaring sounds of jazz-inspired narratives and orchestral masterpieces.

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas

7 PM — Adler Theatre — Ticket availability varies — Experience an enchanting holiday concert with a blend of classical and modern Christmas music.

Troy Rangel & Friends Live Performance

8-10 p.m. — The Grape Life Wine Lounge and Cellar — $5 per person — Enjoy an evening of familiar tunes with Troy Rangel and special guests in a cozy setting.

QCSYE Fall Concert

3-5 p.m. — Adler Theatre — Ticket purchase required — Experience talented young musicians performing in a variety of orchestras.

Davenport Fairytale Ball

9 a.m. – 1 p.m. — At The Stardust — Ticket required — Experience magical moments with princesses through stories, songs, dances, and crafts.

Aromatherapy Workshop with Dr. Cathy Rosenbaum

1-2:30 p.m. — Rock Island Downtown Library — Free entry — Discover the benefits of aromatherapy from a holistic pharmacist expert.

YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley McCarthy-Bush Turkey Trot

8 a.m. — R. Richard Bittner Downtown YMCA — Registration fee applies — Celebrate Thanksgiving morning with the 39th Annual Turkey Trot, a cherished local tradition.

Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland

7:30-9 p.m. — Adler Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a magical journey of circus artistry intertwined with festive holiday music.

Paint Party at Front Street Brewery & Taproom

6-8 p.m. — Front Street Brewery & Taproom — Ticket required — Time to paint Santa's biggest little helper!