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Rise and shine, Quad Cities!

In today’s planning-your-week edition: Exit 124 ramp demolition, Barbie’s surprising origins talk, and Charlie Berens + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.

Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around the Quad Cities protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.

📰 In the news

Exit 124 ramp demolition: Scott County Road F-55 at U.S. 61 in Davenport closes today in both directions for bridge work, weather permitting. Detours are in place, with reopening expected within a week — see closures, detours, and fines.

Meeting rising healthcare demand: Amana Care Clinic in Davenport has expanded urgent care, adding diagnostics, faster intake, and online check-in cutting waits as Quad Cities residents seek alternatives to ER visits for minor ailments — get all the details.

More morning coverage ahead: Good Morning Quad Cities adds an extra hour of streaming on the WQAD8+ app today, extending live weather, traffic, and breaking news beyond the 5 to 7 a.m. TV broadcast — see when and where to watch.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Highlights this week:

• Shop vendors supporting MS Society
• Hear untold Quad Cities architecture stories
• Celebrate QC’s biggest St. Patrick’s bash
• You’re probably overpaying for car insurance

🏆 Gold and silver are heating up

Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold

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🫶 We got your back

Serious wing night: Quad-City original since 1971, The Filling Station serves jumbo wings with 13 sauces, from Mango Habanero to Roasted Garlic Parmesan. A midweek treat or game-day ritual, grab a basket, swap stories, and let the sauce say plenty.

Beauty emergency solved: When you need braiding hair, a fresh wig, makeup restock, or just killer lashes, Blackhawk Fashion & Beauty Supply has shelves for days, plus a salon studio for braids and wig installs if you want help. Perfect for those “I need it now” moments.

Walk, swing, smile: Big, true-rolling greens, easy-walking fairways, and a friendly, no-fuss vibe make Golfmohr Golf Club a natural go-to when you need swings under open sky. With friends or solo, four lakes and a couple of sneaky par 3s are ready to keep the scorecard honest.

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📆 Our favorite events this week

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🏠 Historic House Tour: Deere Family Homes @ Butterworth Center | Wednesday (3/4) at 2:30 PM – Play tourist in your own backyard with a guided wander through the Deere-Wiman House and Butterworth Center, upstairs, downstairs, and all the juicy history in between. It’s free, donations appreciated, and yes, you reserve on Eventbrite. Start at Deere-Wiman, stroll across.

🍷 Spring Wine Tasting Event @ CityView Celebrations at Trimble Pointe | Thursday (3/5) at 5:30 PM – Whether you’re spring sipping or planning ahead for the holidays, $30 gets you eight hand-picked pours, heavy appetizers, and a skyline view. Sip, snack, and snag event-only bottle and case deals, because future you, and your gift list, will thank you.

🧶 Spring Craft and Vendor Fair @ Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Spring Craft and Vendor Fair is taking over the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds with handmade finds, local makers, and that first-dose-of-sunshine vibe. Come browse, chat, and restock the gift stash. Vendors, only [email protected] books booths, everyone else is selling hot air.

🍀 St. Patrick’s Planter Workshop @ Wallace’s Garden Center | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to add a little green that doesn’t come in a pint glass, this St. Patrick’s planter workshop is it. Friendly pros guide you, all materials included, and you leave with a low-drama centerpiece for home, porch, or office.

🌱 Seed Library Kick-Off @ Davenport Public Library – Main Library | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Whether your garden thrives or just feeds the rabbits, the Seed Library is officially open, and we’re celebrating with a hands-on seed bomb craft and a fresh start. Grab some packets opening day, get entered to win a salsa making kit, and yes, register first.

☘ Sláinte! @ Quad Cities Music Therapy | Saturday (3/7) at 11:00 AM – Got little ones with morning wiggles? Quad Cities Music Therapy throws a kid-friendly Irish jam with vocalist Chris Dunn, violinist Heather Turner, and John Kinser on percussion and bodhran, guaranteeing clapping, hopping, and sing-alongs. Sláinte to burned-off energy, happy kids, and your cultural cred.

🎀 Kaffee und Kuchen: Barbie – An All American Girl? @ German American Heritage Center & Museum | Sunday (3/8) at 1:30 PM – Whether you grew up with the Dreamhouse, or side-eyed the pink aisle, come for coffee, cake, and a gleefully irreverent PowerPoint on Barbie’s surprisingly German, very adult origins. Adults only. Expect juicy missteps, eight bucks for non-members, free for members.

Live music & entertainment:

• 3/3 Tunefull Tuesday @ Rock Island Public Library (Downtown Library) – 12:00 PM
• 3/4 Music Bingo @ The Tangled Wood – 6:00 PM
• 3/4 Broken Blackhawk Comedy Open Mic @ The Blackhawk Room – 8:00 PM
• 3/5 Music & Movement @ Moline Public Library – 9:30 AM
• 3/6 Hauberg Carriage Haus Bar and Hauberg Stables Gift Shop @ Hauberg Estate – 1:00 PM
• 3/7 Whiskey Business @ Whiskey Stop – 8:00 AM
• 3/8 Charlie Berens @ Adler Theatre – 7:00 PM

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🔥 Worth a peek

We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.

• Industry-leading home warranty protection ($150 off right now)
• 62+? See how much tax-free cash your home could unlock → free calculator
• This free tool helps connect you with the right financial advisor
• Got debt? You may be able to pay less than you owe
• Protect your pet from disaster with this pet insurance plan
• Treat yourself: Save $ on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale
• You can own physical gold and silver in your retirement account

📻 Quad Cities report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 48°F – Low: 35°F – Precip: 2%

Mostly sunny. High near 48, with temperatures falling to around 46 in the afternoon. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Later: A chance of rain after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

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Tomorrow – High: 48°F – Low: 40°F – Precip: 76%

Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Later: Rain likely before 9pm, then rain likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Someone Googled you this week 👀

It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.

Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.

Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.

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