Fareway Meat & Grocery in Coal Valley will open at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 109 First St. The storefront sign shown here was installed on Monday, Aug. 31.
Coal Valley Fareway Meat & Grocery opens Wednesday
The new Fareway Meat & Grocery in Coal Valley is set to open at 8 a.m. Wednesday at 109 First St.
The store will feature Fareway’s signature offerings, including fresh meat with a full-service butcher counter, farm-fresh produce, competitive prices and other customer-oriented features, including to-your-car carryout. Customers can also take advantage of FastLanes self-service checkout, online shopping and curbside pickup through Shop.Fareway.com.
The new Fareway Meat Grocery in Coal Valley will open at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 109 First St., as shown here on Monday, Aug. 31.
Customers can shop online for free with a $30 minimum purchase. Customers can make additions to their order within 30 minutes of the pickup time and pick up in as little as 3 hours.
The Coal Valley store will also offer weekly digital ads, which will be shared on its social media page. Printed copies will be available at the store's entrance.
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For more information, visit the Fareway Stores Coal Valley Facebook page.
Fatwoods BBQ Smokehouse to hold ribbon-cutting ceremony
A downtown Moline barbecue restaurant named in memory of its owner’s late best friend will celebrate with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30.
Owned by Collin Ammerman, Fatwoods BBQ Smokehouse specializes in smoked meats, including ribs, brisket, pulled pork and chicken, served with homemade sauces. The menu also features starters, sandwiches, sides and desserts.
A window painting is shown on the storefront of Fatwoods BBQ Smokehouse, located at 1516 Fifth Ave. in downtown Moline.
The barbecue restaurant, which opened in February, honors Ammerman’s late best friend, Foster Atwood. Ammerman chose to carry his friend’s name forward through Fatwoods BBQ Smokehouse, making that tribute a permanent part of the restaurant’s identity.
Fatwoods BBQ Smokehouse is open Thursday through Sunday, serving customers until items are sold out. Current hours are 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursdays and noon to 8 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. The business phone number is 309-207-9274.
Customers can follow Fatwoods BBQ Smokehouse Facebook page for weekly hours and updates.
Maldon Kitchen + Bar is located at 229 N. Brady St. in Davenport. The casual fine-dining restaurant is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, at the restaurant.
Maldon Kitchen + Bar to hold ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday
Maldon Kitchen + Bar will celebrate its launch in downtown Davenport with a ribbon-cutting at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 229 N. Brady St.
Maldon Kitchen + Bar is located in the historic Union Arcade Building across from the Adler Theatre and offers a contemporary, casual fine-dining experience featuring creative cuisine, handcrafted cocktails and an inviting atmosphere.
The restaurant has been open for six months and recently launched its fall menu featuring chef-inspired dishes, fresh seafood, steaks and innovative flavor combinations.
Maldon Kitchen + Bar is located in the former Cavort Libations & Bites location, 229 N. Brady St. in Davenport, in the Union Arcade building. The casual fine dining restaurant is hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, at the restaurant.
Maldon Kitchen + Bar currently offers live music on Saturday nights at 9 p.m., featuring a variety of local musicians.
For more information, visit the maldonkitchenbar.com website or the Maldon Kitchen + Bar Facebook page.
Great Oaks High School & Career Center to hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday
Great Oaks High School and Career Center is holding its official ribbon-cutting ceremony with special guest Gov. Kim Reynolds at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 3562 Brady St. in Davenport.
Members of the community, students, families, school leaders and community partners are welcome to attend and tour the new tuition-free, credit-recovery charter high school.
Great Oaks High School & Career Center is specifically tailored for students aged 16 to 20. The school offers flexible class scheduling, individualized learning plans, support from caring educators and career-focused opportunities in high-demand fields such as healthcare, construction and advanced manufacturing.
The Great Oaks High School & Career Center in Davenport is designed to give students the support they need to work toward graduation.
“We are excited to open our doors and show the Davenport community what makes Great Oaks different,” said Tammy Conrad, School Director. “Our students deserve a learning environment where they feel supported, understood, and capable of achieving their goals. This ribbon cutting celebrates the school’s opening, but it also celebrates every student who is ready to take the next step toward graduation and a successful future.”
To learn more, call 563-241-3765 or visit the Great Oaks High School & Career Center Davenport Campus website at greatoaksdavenport.org.
RICCA to open Women’s Recovery Home, celebrates with ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday
The Rock Island County Council on Addictions will celebrate the opening of its Women’s Recovery Home with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 1607 John Deere Road in East Moline.
The ceremony will include remarks, a ribbon-cutting, facility tours and refreshments. Community members, elected officials and partners are invited to attend.
The newly renovated Margaret Stutsman Lodge will provide women in recovery with safe, supportive housing. The project was made possible in large part through a $500,000 investment from the Rock Island County opioid settlement funds, reflecting a shared commitment between the county and RICCA to expand recovery resources for women in the community.
RICCA Executive Director Scott Dahlke said the home addresses a critical need by helping women rebuild their lives in a stable environment. County leaders also emphasized the project’s importance in expanding local recovery resources.
PHOTOS: Billiards players compete at the Iowa ACS Championship
Bill McGill, of Camanche, Iowa, lines up his shot during the first day of the Iowa ACS State Championships at the RiverCenter on Wednesday, Oct. 21, in Davenport. The five-day event hosted pool players of all ages and skill levels to compete in 8-Ball, 9-Ball, 10-Ball, Jack & Jill and more.
Bill McGee puts the ball into order before the opening rack break while competing at the Iowa ACS State Championships at the RiverCenter on Wednesday, Oct. 21, in Davenport.
A competitor lines up their shot during the Iowa ACS State Championships at the RiverCenter on Wednesday, Oct. 21, in Davenport.
A man competes in the Iowa ACS State Championships at the RiverCenter on Wednesday, Oct. 21, in Davenport.
Colorful cue chalk sits in a box at the Iowa ACS State Championships at the RiverCenter on Wednesday, Oct. 21, in Davenport.
A woman lines up her shot at the Iowa ACS State Championships at the RiverCenter on Wednesday, October 21, in Davenport.
A woman tests out a new cue at the Iowa ACS State Championships at the RiverCenter on Wednesday, Oct. 21, in Davenport.
A woman plays pool at the Iowa ACS State Championships at the RiverCenter on Wednesday, October 21, in Davenport.
Cue handles for sale at a vendor at the Iowa ACS State Championships at the RiverCenter on Wednesday, Oct. 21, in Davenport.
The old Wonder Bread factory in downtown Davenport is going to be demolished in the coming months. This video was taken Oct. 5, 2026.
The Fareway Meat & Grocery grand opening in Coal Valley is at 8 a.m. Wednesday.
