A week in the life of the Quad Cities

A week in the life of folks around the Quad Cities is never dull. Everywhere one goes or one looks there always seems to be something interesting going on. Here are snapshots of the last week.

Andreas Collum, left, and son Wyatt Kennedy, age two years, 10 months, bust some tunes during Karaoke Night at Sweet River Bakery in Pateros on Saturday, Oct. 21. MIKE MALTAIS/WARD MEDIA

Angel to the outcasts, Brewster resident Kim Thompson feeds the feral cats who survive the seasons as best they can along the city’s river walk. Thompson has done this daily for the past four years, has named each one of her charges, and gained the trust to approach all, pet most, and cuddle some like Riot, her favorite pictured here. MIKE MALTAIS/WARD MEDIA

A couple of Bears fans sign the senior posters set out on tables in the commons area during the Brewster-Manson volleyball game Oct. 24. MIKE MALTAIS/WARD MEDIA

A truck bed full of pumpkins for sale like this one near the entrance to the City of Bridgeport is always a sure sign that October is on the mind. MIKE MALTAIS/WARD MEDIA