Good morning, Davenport.

Dogs and their owners are invited to join Tricks and Treats at the new Eleanor Wallace Dog Park Saturday afternoon for an early Halloween celebration—participants are encouraged to wear their best costumes.

The Corps of Engineers selected a Rock Island resident for an award while UnityPoint Health announces new technology and Black Bank & Trust plans to expand.

These business updates highlight ongoing efforts to boost local economic vitality.

Blackhawk Bank & Trust plans to open its first full-service branch west of Elmore Avenue in West Davenport, adding a new banking option for the community.

Eastern Iowa Community College will receive an $800,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to boost workforce training at state community colleges.

The college is the largest subrecipient in the Iowa program.

Former St. Ambrose University president Dr. Edward Rogalski died Wednesday, Sept.

23 at the Summit of Bettendorf at 84 and left a lasting impact on local education; his funeral will be held Saturday, Oct. 10 at Christ the King Chapel with visitation Friday at the Rogalski Center.

The FTC and Iowa AG reached a $35M settlement with Corteva Inc. over its pesticide loyalty program that raised costs for farmers (Iowa will receive about $2.4M) and the deal bans similar practices for 10 years to help lower pesticide prices.

GLP-1 medications are gaining popularity in the Quad Cities region for weight management.

A former resident lost 136 pounds using Mounjaro (a GLP-1 drug) while MercyOne doctors caution that risks like pancreatitis and gallbladder issues may occur, so consulting a provider is advised.