Good morning, Davenport.

A Davenport man pleaded guilty to trafficking cocaine while on federal supervised release—he was sentenced to 9 1/2 years in federal prison.

United Township senior Kriyoshig Prasai will attend Stanford on a full-ride academic scholarship this fall — he is an immigrant from Nepal who moved to East Moline as a child and earned a 1540 on his SAT.

He credited his teachers and coaches for their support — and he plans to study management science and engineering.

On Sunday afternoon, protestors gathered in Davenport to oppose plans to privatize the U.S. Postal Service, saying that such changes could hurt service quality and lessen the community interaction residents value.

Nationwide, similar rallies took place (in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Washington D.C.), with supporters stressing that the service should serve people rather than profit.

State lawmakers said at a Saturday forum that a bill pausing economic development funding for Iowa’s four largest counties will not affect Scott County—since it receives only a small share of the incentives due to its border location with Illinois.

They noted that while the moratorium on funding will begin July 1 for other counties, Scott County is not included.

On Saturday, protesters gathered outside the Scott County Veterans Affair Building in Davenport as part of the Liberty and Justice movement to protest 80,000 job cuts at the Department of Veterans Affairs.

The demonstrators showed their anger at legislators for not taking stronger action even though the White House said the cuts were meant to improve agency efficiency.

Project teams from Rock Island, Milan, Moline, Rock Island County, and Bi-State Regional Commission will hold an open house for the Andalusia Road, Indian Bluff Road corridor study on April 9 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Camden Centre in Milan—residents will offer input on potential alternatives and strategies.

Visit Quad Cities has announced the 13th annual QC Restaurant Week that will run (April 7-13) and feature local restaurants, cafes, breweries and fine dining establishments.

The event will offer a digital mobile pass powered by Bandwango that lets diners check in, earn points and win up to $200 in restaurant gift cards.

Palmer Hills Golf Course in Bettendorf marked its 50th anniversary as Bob Walsh recalled playing Hole 4 on a foggy day when he could not see the pin.

Head professional Jon Waddell showed commemorative hats in the pro shop to honor the milestone.

Desperate Electric Concert at Raccoon Motel

Experience the live music event Desperate Electric at Raccoon Motel in Davenport, featuring local talent and a lively atmosphere.

Paco Erhard's 5-Step Guide to Being German

Paco Erhard presents his unique observational comedy show that humorously explores aspects of German culture and current events, promising an entertaining experience at the Adler Theatre.

Paco Erhard - 5 Step Guide to Being German

7:30-8:30 p.m. — River Center Adler Theatre — Ticketed event — Enjoy a comedic exploration of German culture with Paco Erhard.

Million Dollar Time Machine Concert at Adler Theatre

The concert featuring Million Dollar Time Machine at Adler Theatre promises a vibrant evening of rock and pop music.

Louise Kames: I Don't See Anything That's Not Beautiful Celebration and Artist Talk

6:30-8 p.m. — Figge Art Museum — Free entry — Celebrate the beauty of art and engage in a dialogue with the artist Louise Kames.

April Fools Festival

Friday evening — TBK Bank Sports Complex — $625 — Compete in a thrilling youth baseball tournament on pristine turf fields for double points.

Battle of The Ballers Basketball Tournament

April 5-6 — TBK Bank Sports Complex — $250 — Join local and regional teams for an exciting two-day basketball tournament with awards and playoff opportunities.

38 Special Concert

7-10 p.m. — Capitol Theatre — $ — Rock out with Southern rock legends 38 Special as they tour and perform classic anthems.

Bob Dylan Concert

7-10 p.m. — Adler Theatre — Tickets from $123 — Experience an unforgettable night of live music with the legendary Bob Dylan, igniting the crowd with his timeless hits.

Cara and Diego Romero: Tales of Futures Past Program

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Figge Art Museum — Free entry — Explore themes in Cara and Diego Romero’s artwork through an engaging program.