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Davenport
Saturday, March 28th, 2026
Good morning, Davenport. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Blain’s Farm & Fleet earned a 4-star rating on USA TODAY’s America’s Best Stores list after a survey of over 24,000 consumers and online reviews. The retailer, serving the Quad Cities + region, received praise for its customer service and product range and has earned this honor twice in 2026. Quad Cities Business Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A union said Rock Island Arsenal employees may face reassignment or job losses after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's memo called for merging the Joint Munitions Command Army Sustainment Command — a change that could affect staffing in coming months. The Quad City Times
- ➤ Union officials say Rock Island Arsenal employees may face reassignments or job losses after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth sent a memo last year calling for merging the Joint Munitions Command Army Sustainment Command — a move that has raised union concerns about future staffing changes. The Dispatch Argus
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ A new I-74 Challenge unites three Illinois road races in Champaign, Peoria and Moline, inviting runners to complete one event each to earn a finisher award—a commemorative coaster. The final race holds in downtown Moline Sept. 26-27. Quad Cities Business Journal
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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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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.
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FLATFOOT 56 with Something To Do
7-10 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — $19.84 — Enjoy a night of live music featuring Flatfoot 56 and special guests Something To Do.
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