Good morning, Davenport.

Scouting America Illowa Council in Davenport will honor its 2025 Eagle Scouts and announce District Eagle Project winners at its Community Impact Gala on Sunday, April 26 at Camden Centre in Milan (with presentations for 2026 Silver Beaver Awards).

Humility Homes and Services launched its Community is Us campaign on Thursday that raised $2.7M — 93% of its goal — to support local housing solutions as the region faces a shortage of affordable rentals and rising homelessness.

River Bend Food Bank hosted its sixth annual Women Fighting Hunger fundraiser at Rhythm City Casino on Thursday night (nearly 600 people attended) with Hall of Fame coach Lisa Bluder speaking to help raise $150,000 for school-based hunger programs in Illinois and Iowa; over six years, the event has raised more than $400,000.

Local mom Paige Beswick created Helmet Fresh, a spray that sanitizes cranial helmets between uses, after her son needed a clean helmet.

River Bandits owner Dave Heller donated a portrait of Hank Aaron (painted by Preston Sampson) from his personal collection to the Figge Art Museum.

The Army is reorganizing its civilian workforce to place employees in the right positions while charting a disciplined path to external hiring.

A statement said the data-driven rebalancing is not a reduction — more details on Quad Cities positions will be shared this week at Rock Island Arsenal.

Iowa, seeded ninth, beat Nebraska 77-71 on Thursday in Houston (with Alvaro Folgueiras and Bennett Stirtz driving the win) and will face Illinois or Houston on Saturday for a spot in the Final Four.

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.

Bucktown Americana Music Show

7-9 PM — Rock Island Library Watts-Midtown Branch — Free entry — Enjoy a night of Americana music in a cozy library setting.