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🌱 Patch AM: Why Iowa farm-to-school lunches may still miss Davenport students’ trays.
Happening soon: Football: Clear Creek Amana vs Davenport West (Freshman) on the Davenport Patch calendar
Hello Davenport! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Iowa farm-to-school lunches may still miss Davenport students' trays.
- How your answers in Davenport's 2026 survey could shape city spending
- How new Meta limits could change Davenport teens' social media habits
Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 83 and low of 62 degrees.
- Saturday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, temps: high: 79, low: 66.
- Sunday: Humid with periods of sun, with a high of 89 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
1. New Federal 'Harvest to Hallways' School Lunch Initiative Falls Short for Iowa Farmers (kcrg.com) — From Davenport farm and school leaders argue a new federal "Harvest to Hallways" program doesn't replace recently lost funding that once helped get local food into school cafeterias. They say the smaller investment and regulatory hurdles make it hard for large districts like North Scott and nearby East Moline to consistently serve local produce despite clear student health benefits. 
2. City of Davenport sending out community survey for 2026 (wqad.com) — Davenport is rolling out its 2026 Community Survey, starting with a random sample of residents from all eight wards before opening it to everyone in two weeks. City leaders say responses will help shape future priorities and budget decisions, and emphasize that survey invitations will never ask for passwords or financial information. Watch the city's social media for the public survey link.
3. Meta settlement brings new restrictions for young social media users (kwqc.com) — A Davenport-based mental health leader is explaining how a massive Meta settlement could soon cap teens' Facebook and Instagram use at about two hours a day, with added overnight limits and school-hour notification cuts. He welcomes the guardrails but stresses they're no substitute for parents and schools setting their own boundaries and watching for warning signs like isolation, mood shifts, and sleep problems.
4. LLBWS roundup: Ohio rolls on, will meet Nevada in U.S. title game (statenews.net) — Iowa's Little League team from Davenport fell 7–1 to Ohio in the U.S. lower-bracket final at the World Series, ending their title hopes. Pitcher Kannon Kane worked 4 1/3 innings, but Ohio's early four-run first inning proved too much to overcome as Hamilton, Ohio advanced to face Nevada.
📸 Around Davenport
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Football: Clear Creek Amana vs Davenport West (Freshman)
West High School Brady Street Stadium
5:00 pm - HS StuCo Fill the Truck @ the Football Games
Bettendorf High School Bettendorf, IA 52722
6:00 pm - Davenport West Marching Band Performs at Football Game
West High School Brady Street Stadium
6:15 pm - Big Al & The Heavyweights Live at Gypsy Highway →
Gypsy Highway, 2606 W W Locust St, Davenport
7:00 pm - Football (B-V) @ Monmouth-Roseville High School
Andalusia Elem School Sunny Lane Field
7:00 pm - HS Football vs Pleasant Valley (Home) - Marching Band
Bettendorf High School Bettendorf, IA 52722
7:15 pm - Football: Clear Creek Amana vs Davenport West (Varsity)
West High School Brady Street Stadium
7:30 pm - Golf (G-V) @ Princeton Ryder Cup
Andalusia Elem School Wyaton Hills Golf Course
8:30 am - Girls Cross Country: Prairie Cross Country (Varsity)
West High School Prairie High School HS Football Stadium
8:40 am - Creation Studio Open Work Hours
Bettendorf Public Library - Creation Studio
9:30 am - Girls Tennis: Muscatine vs Davenport West (Varsity)
West High School Davenport
4:00 pm - Girls Tennis: Muscatine vs Davenport West (Junior Varsity)
West High School Davenport
4:00 pm
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
Monday August 31
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- What's the appeal with golden retrievers?
They're like tiny little children that are always in a sugar rush. I don't get it. (Nextdoor Prairie Heights)
- Village Inn Family Restaurant posted a job opening for Expeditor in Davenport. Apply here.
- Pizza Hut, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Davenport. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Davenport here.
Ok Davenport! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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