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1. Hilltop crosswalks get colorful makeover in Davenport pedestrian safety push (kcrg.com) — Newly painted, highly visible crosswalks are being added in Davenport's Hilltop Campus Village to boost pedestrian safety for students and shoppers near St. Ambrose and other schools. Volunteers just refreshed the 14th and Main intersection, with more crosswalk upgrades and walkability improvements planned as part of the neighborhood's Village Master Plan.
2. Davenport Fire Department receives reaccreditation (ourquadcities.com) — Davenport's Fire Department has earned reaccreditation from a national commission, confirming it meets rigorous standards for fire and emergency services. After an in-depth review and strategic planning process, leaders say the recognition reflects an ongoing commitment to improving protection and responsiveness for Davenport residents.
3. 'The Driftless,' September 1 (rcreader.com) — A new Midwestern horror anthology, The Driftless, will make its Quad Cities debut at The Last Picture House in downtown Davenport on Tuesday, September 1, at 7 p.m. Writer-director Tim Connery and local cast members will join audiences for a post-screening Q&A, and tickets are available online for horror fans eager to explore these eerie regional tales.
4. Sebastian Mireles (quadcitiesbusiness.com) — A 26-year-old Davenport resident is helping reconnect the Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce with local small businesses while drawing on his own experience as a childhood cancer survivor. Living in Davenport and serving on LULAC Council 10, he focuses on free seminars, community volunteering, and advocating for well-being in the workplace.
5. MercyOne Genesis holds pediatric trauma drill (wqad.com) — MercyOne Genesis staff in Davenport just ran a hands-on pediatric trauma drill to sharpen their skills for emergencies involving children. Nurses practiced with real equipment and child volunteers, focusing on the fine details of treating young patients so they're better prepared when a real crisis hits in the Quad Cities.
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