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• Want a free, hands-on science PD day at St. Ambrose?
• Which Davenport restaurants were just flagged for serious food-safety violations?

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 82 and low of 65 degrees.
• Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 83, low: 62.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 84 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Reserve your spot for the Fall Regional Science Professional Learning Events! (iowa.gov) — Davenport educators can reserve a free, full-day science professional learning session at St. Ambrose University on Oct. 21, with lunch included. The statewide series, backed by the Iowa Department of Education and partners, offers hands-on sessions, field trip options, and strategies aligned to Iowa science standards, but registration is limited and closes Oct. 2 for the Davenport event.
   

• Iowa inspectors revisit, cite dozens of restaurants for severe food-safety, mice activity (kwqc.com) — Recent state and county inspections found serious food-safety problems at several Davenport restaurants, including issues like improper food temperatures, mouse droppings and unsanitary equipment. The report also highlights similar violations in Bettendorf and other Iowa cities, giving Davenport diners important context about where inspectors required fixes, discards, or temporary closures to protect public health.
   

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Monday August 24
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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 20
• Teen Role Playing
  Bettendorf Public Library - Junior League Program Room
  2:00 pm
• Creation Studio Open Work Hours
  Bettendorf Public Library - Creation Studio
  2:00 pm
• HS Marching Band Camp
  Bettendorf High School Bettendorf, IA 52722
  4:00 pm
• Golf (G-V) @ Moline Sr High School
  Andalusia Elem School Oakwood Golf Course
  4:00 pm
• Open House Night
  Walcott K-8 School Walcott, IA 52773
  4:00 pm
• Golf (B-V) @ Rock Island High School
  Andalusia Elem School Highland Springs GC
  4:00 pm
• High School Open House
  Blue Grass Elementary School All DCSD High Schools - Central, MidCity, North, West
  4:00 pm
• Golf (G-V) @ Tri at Princeton w/ Moline
  Andalusia Elem School Wyaton Hills GC
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Missing dog, Ryder, in the west end of Davenport.
  Was in a fenced yard. So might have been taken by someone. Please let me know if you see him. 563-940-2055 (Nextdoor Tyler Park)
• Can anybody tell me why scammers use WhatsApp?
  What's the appeal i don't understand. Is it easier to scam people or something? (Nextdoor Cresent Lofts)

• Casey's General Store, Inc. posted a job opening for Store Inventory Control Specialist - Davenport, IA in Davenport. Apply here.
• Sunrise Systems posted a job opening for Production Scheduler in Davenport. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Davenport here.

🗞 Nearby News

Eldridge

• Eldridge postpones final vote on fire department future (wqad.com)
• Twelve new teachers join ranks of PCSD for 2026-2027 year (theperrynews.com)
• Eldridge city council tables fire ordinances until Oct. 5 (northscottpress.com)

Bettendorf

• Bettendorf interim superintendent outlines priorities for new school year (kwqc.com)
• American Red Cross Honors Bettendorf Family YMCA Employees for Saving Member's Life (rcreader.com)
• Bettendorf High School Recognized as Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Focused School of Achievement (rcreader.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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