Good morning, Davenport.

Voters narrowed the Makers Madness contest to 16 contenders, including a John Deere Combine (from East Moline), in Illinois’ annual competition for coolest product.

Voting will continue daily until 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Mar. 29, and the winner will be announced at a ceremony on April 15 in Springfield.

Great Oaks High School (a charter school focused on credit recovery and trades training) will soon open in Davenport; it is one of three schools that the state approved last year.

University of Iowa Professor Mary Charlton will present Iowa cancer research findings on April 2 at Scott Community College Urban Campus in downtown Davenport.

A new report on teacher salaries in the Quad-Cities shows that pay varies by district and state, offering insight for local educators and community members.

Black Hawk College will host a career fair on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the gymnasium (Building 3) where over 50 public and private employers will interview candidates; attendees should dress professionally and bring a resume for the free event.

Families in Iowa are urging lawmakers to allocate + $3 million for pediatric cancer research as the bill awaits review in a House subcommittee.

Lawmakers are expected to decide on the measure within the next three weeks.

Sponsors have announced new twists and prizes for the 52nd Quad-City Times Bix 7.

The race will be held on July 25 under the theme 'Let's do Bix in '26.'

Conflict Management Training Workshop

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Regus — Course fee applies — Master the skills to resolve conflicts effectively in professional settings.

Eiermarkt Spring Vendor Market

10 AM – 2 PM — German American Heritage Center & Museum — Free admission — Discover handmade goods, crafts, and spring decor by local vendors.

QC Easter Egg Hunt

1-3 p.m. — Modern Woodmen Park — Free for kids 12 and under — Gather colorful eggs and snap a photo with the Easter bunny at this festive neighborhood hunt.

IRIS BLUE Live Performance

6-9 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — $13.22 — Catch the catchy riffs of Chicago's Indie Rock sensation Iris Blue with special guests We Were Paper.

The Whips Live Performance

7-10 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — $15.88 — Experience the musical journey of The Whips with special guests in an intimate setting.

When It Was Fun Live - Spring Tour

7 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. — Common Chord | Home of the Redstone Room — $ — Experience an interactive journey through R&B/Hip Hop with trivia, dance challenges, and karaoke.

JP Sports Indoor Baseball Blast

All day — TBK Bank Sports Complex — Registration required — Enjoy a thrilling USSSA sanctioned indoor baseball tournament suitable for all ages.

St. Ambrose University Preview Dinner

6-10 p.m. — Rogalski Center — Ticketed event — Enjoy a gourmet four-course meal paired with fine wines while supporting scholarships at St. Ambrose University.

PMP Certification Exam Prep Training Course

9 AM – 5 PM — Regus — Contact for pricing — Engage in an intensive PMP training bootcamp with expert-led instruction and a 100% pass guarantee.

Thursday Night Comedy Series featuring Jackie Fabulous

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Adler Theatre — Tickets required — Enjoy an evening of laughter with Jackie Fabulous at a premier local venue.