Tuesday, March 31st, 2026
Good morning, Davenport. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 31st of March.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in the Quad-Cities have increased nearly 90 cents in the last month, according to GasBuddy. The national average has risen almost $1 per gallon since last month and is about 84 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The Quad City Times
- ➤ Gas prices in the Quad-Cities rose nearly 90 cents per gallon over the past month, with the national average increasing by 97.9 cents from last month and 83.8 cents over a year according to GasBuddy. The Dispatch Argus
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Chancellor Tracy Poelvoorde of Trinity College of Nursing was honored on Wednesday, March 25 at Rhythm City Casino in Davenport for her lifetime achievement in community health improvement and healthcare education. The ceremony also awarded ($191,925 in scholarships) to support future healthcare professionals. Quad Cities Business Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ NASA is launching its Artemis II mission in a few days with four astronauts on a 10-day Moon orbit that will test manual operations of the Orion capsule. Crew members arrived at Kennedy Space Center on Mar. 27 as they gear up to explore deep space. KWQC
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Vera French Community Mental Health Center has provided Assertive Community Treatment since 2018 to help locals manage chronic mental illness and homelessness, and local health officials plan to expand the program in Scott County. KWQC
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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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Paint Party at Daiquiri Factory
6-8 p.m. — Daiquiri Factory — $35 — Create a masterpiece painting a delightful baby goat while enjoying drinks and laughter.
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