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Davenport
Thursday, March 26th, 2026
Good morning, Davenport. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ 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. Quad Cities Business Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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. The Dispatch Argus
- ➤ University of Iowa Professor Mary Charlton will present Iowa cancer research findings on April 2 at Scott Community College Urban Campus in downtown Davenport. The Quad City Times
- ➤ 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. The Dispatch Argus
- ➤ 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. KWQC
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ 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. KWQC
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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.' The Quad City Times
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Conflict Management Training Workshop
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Regus — Course fee applies — Master the skills to resolve conflicts effectively in professional settings.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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