The Davenport Central High School girls swim team had another phenomenal meet this past Saturday! The Blue Devils came in second place in the regional meet! They won eight events and set four school records all together. Congratulations to Hannah Cousins, Isabel Heller, Simone Green, and Gabbie Hanson for ranking first place in the 200-yard medley relay. After the meet, Mary Selden was named regional athlete of the year and Brian Heller was named regional coach of the year. Way to go, Blue Devils!  Read More

Looking for a fuzzy friend? QuadCities.com is happy to partner with Quad City Animal Welfare Center, 724 2nd W. Ave., Milan! Interested in adopting a pet? Check out our Pet of the Week every Monday! QCAWC Adoption & Education Center is at 724 2nd Ave. W. Milan, IL 61264. The number is (309) 787-6830. QCAWC Spay/Neuter & Wellness Clinic is at 612 1st St. W. Milan, IL 61264. Number is (309) 787-6830. Also check out qcawc.org This week’s Pet of the Week is… Sugar! Are you looking for some sugar in your life? This sweet senior is 10 years young and looking for a quiet home to live out her... Read More

It was a beautiful morning to celebrate the opening of Veterans Memorial Park, and we are incredibly proud of our students and staff who lent a helping hand to this project. West High School Art teacher, David Schaeffer, painted the 40-foot mural honoring the brave men and women who serve. Andy Zinn, West’s Industrial Technology teacher, and his students designed and built the structure holding the painting in place. The District is extremely impressed by your achievements. To all veterans, welcome home. We thank you endlessly for your bravery and service.  Read More

Get Fit on the Davenport Sky Bridge! Free fitness every Sunday at 9am. Beat those winter blues, keep those cold muscles active and share a smile or a high 5 with some great people! There is about 50 mins tonwalk, jog run, climb stairs, shake your hips with Zumba and so much more! Positive quotes are hung throughout the course that you go at your own pace at. At the end we draw for prizes thanks to local businesses donating ever week! Wear layers it gets warm inside, water available, and a great playlist!  Read More

Presented By First Fleet Concerts, Rocky Horror Picture Show Featuring the original ‘Brad Majors’ – Barry Bostwick is taking place Friday at the Capitol Theatre in Davenport! Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 8:00 PM All Ages Tickets are now on sale online at capitoltheatreqc.com. About The Rocky Horror Picture Show Join the original ‘Brad Majors’ – Barry Bostwick – for a screening of the original unedited movie with a live shadow cast and audience participation! Plus a costume contest, and more!  Read More

For nearly two decades, the Genesis Hospice Remembrance Tree-lighting has been a community tradition to usher in the holiday season and celebrate the memories of loved ones who have passed. The tree-lighting also illuminates the continuing need for access to quality hospice in the region. This year’s tree-lighting will be Monday, November 6 at 6 p.m. outside the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, 2546 Tech Drive, Bettendorf. Parking will be available at 2535 Maplecrest Road, adjacent to the hospice house. Family and friends are welcome to gather for a special service of readings, music and moments... Read More

Davenport’s Veterans Memorial Park dedication ceremony is taking place today. The dedication ceremony will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday. The park is located along Davenport’s Mississippi River Trail adjacent to the Marquette Street boat ramp. Davenport West High School Art teacher, David Schaeffer, painted a 40-foot mural honoring America’s veterans that will be on display in the park. Davenport West High School Industrial Technology teacher, Andy Zinn, designed the structure that holds the painting and had his students build it.  Read More

Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) members represented Davenport Central yesterday at the Fall Rally held on the ISU campus. Olivia Mason made a plant-based, vegan-inspired grilled cheese sandwich while Alexis Downing created a Culinary Pathway poster to recruit DC students. Calee Jaques placed first in the FCS Photography category and Emma Gullickson placed third in the Shoes for a Cause Contest. Maya Gibson brought home first place in the Shoes for a Cause, as well, and placed second in the Deviled Egg Challenge. Congratulations!  Read More

Join us for the Creative Arts Academy annual informational meetings to learn more about the different CAA divisions and incredible opportunities for your students. They are recruiting incoming 6th and 7th grade students but will be accepting applications for 6th-12th grade. Apply here: https://bit.ly/3Wqct1q  Read More

The finishing touches are underway on Davenport’s Veterans Memorial Park for Thursday’s dedication ceremony. Davenport West High School Art teacher, David Schaeffer, painted a 40-foot mural honoring America’s veterans that will be on display in the park. Davenport West High School Industrial Technology teacher, Andy Zinn, designed the structure that holds the painting and had his students build it.  Read More