Good morning, Davenport.

Regional law enforcement in Illinois and Iowa are hosting Prescription Drug Take Back Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday to collect unused and expired medications at designated drop-off sites for local residents.

Chabad Lubavitch of the Quad Cities now offers a kosher mikvah for Jewish women after more than 20 years of service+ the new facility meets local needs.

Small business optimism dropped in September as rising costs, higher interest rates, and a shortage of qualified workers made planning harder.

NFIB data shows owner ratings fell and local Iowa businesses are cautious about expansion (state director Cody Carlson notes national trends are impacting local decisions).

Davenport's Greater Oaks charter school received up to $1.2M from the state as part of an $8.5M grant package for new charter schools, and Gov. Kim Reynolds will attend the ribbon-cutting on Oct.

27 at 10:30 a.m. at 3562 Brady St.

SAL Community Services is set to open a new 32,000 sqft childcare center in Rock Island that will boost early childhood care by 25% plus include intergenerational activities with Friendship Manor; the facility will officially open next week.

Iowa and Illinois transportation officials recommend a $237 million project to build a new bridge next to the 85-year-old Centennial Bridge in Rock Island, focusing on wider lanes and a new bike walkway for safety + efficient travel.

Public comment is open until Nov. 4.

Iowa Senate candidate Josh Turek (running on plans to raise wages, reform education, and improve healthcare) held a rally at Modern Woodmen Park on Thursday.

He said his campaign will fight for affordable housing and livable wages for families.

Scott County Health Department is asking local families, parents and employers to take a childcare survey by Nov.

6. The survey will shape future childcare investments and gives participants a chance to win a prize.

Dr. John Dooley, a pain management specialist at Hammond-Henry Hospital in Geneseo, offered plain advice on treating different kinds of pain for local patients and explained that various care options & approaches can help guide treatment decisions.

Davenport North hosts North Scott today at Roger Craig Stadium with both teams at 3-1 in district play; a win guarantees a playoff spot while a loss means relying on RPI ranking.

Kickoff is at 7:15 p.m.