That New Coffeehouse on Avenue of the Cities? Now Open
East Moline, IL · September 20, 2026
A steady autumn rain is settling in across the neighborhood this morning. Grab a rain jacket and a warm drink before heading out to explore what is happening indoors today.
The Lead
The morning commute along Avenue of the Cities just gained a locally owned pit stop. AWAKE Coffee Company has officially opened its doors at 1347 Avenue of the Cities, bringing handcrafted espresso, signature teas, and breakfast fare to the corridor.
The regional roaster—which first debuted in Rock Island in 2019 before expanding to Davenport—spent recent months converting the retail space into a full-service cafe featuring a dedicated drive-thru window. For neighborhood residents and nearby United Township High School commuters, the opening delivers an independent gathering spot along the community’s primary east-west commercial strip. The shop welcomes guests daily from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with early-morning drive-thru orders and student discounts already underway.
Local Pulse
Downtown Revitalization Project Enters Final Stretch Roads Crews are wrapping up paving and sidewalk upgrades along 15th Avenue ahead of a planned late-autumn completion.
Harmony Fest Postponed to Next Spring Community Organizers called off the downtown multicultural festival due to inclement weather, rescheduling the gathering for May 2027.
Today's Outlook
- High 71°F · Low 60°F — Rain (99% chance of precipitation)
- Keep an umbrella handy and plan indoor activities as steady rain continues throughout the day.
What's On Around Town
Today
Riverssance Festival of Fine Art Lindsay Park, Village of East Davenport, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM · $5 Nearly one hundred regional artists, live demos, and scenic river bluffs.
13th Annual Fall Belgian Festival Stephens Park, Moline, 11:00 AM–4:00 PM Rolle bolle matches, traditional cuisine, and regional Belgian heritage activities.
Quad City Tropical Fish Swap Event Center at Rhythm City, Davenport, Noon · Free Over one hundred aquatic tables, fish breeders, live plants, and equipment.
Tomorrow
SAL Community Services Drop-In East Moline Public Library (745 16th Ave), Noon–2:00 PM · Free
East Moline City Council Meeting City Hall Council Chambers (915 16th Ave), 6:30 PM · Free
Killswitch Engage The Rust Belt (533 12th Ave), 7:00 PM · $64
Tuesday
Sensory Playtime East Moline Public Library (745 16th Ave), 10:30 AM · Free
AccelerateVQC: Pedaling Forward Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center (2021 State St), Bettendorf, 3:30–5:00 PM · Free
Fantasy Night East Moline Public Library (745 16th Ave), 4:30 PM · Free
Spotlight & Story
- The Bend XPO
- With a 100,000-square-foot footprint, this Mississippi Parkway complex replaced vacant industrial riverside with the region's largest column-free hall. Its main exhibition floor covers 70,000 continuous square feet, accommodating regional trade expos, youth tournaments, and up to 5,000 visitors at once.
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