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Hello Quad Cities! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. 

In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Chris Kattan’s stand-up, a St. Patrick’s bash, and gold and silver’s comeback + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.

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📰 In the news

Evolving approaches to family history: Moline’s McNaughton Photography has expanded portrait services to meet rising demand, adding in-home sessions that combine traditional images with filmed interviews, while professional headshot bookings grow in the Quad Cities — explore the new services offered.

Leasing surge signals growth: Electro Freeze has signed a 301,320-square-foot lease at Davenport’s Russell Industrial Park and will relocate from East Moline in July, bringing more than 200 jobs to the Quad Cities — get all the details.

Local leaders confront flooding: At a February resiliency meeting in Riverdale, Davenport’s city engineer outlined flood plans to protect the waste water plant and keep Centennial and Arsenal bridge access open during high water — get all the details.

Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.

Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.

Highlights this week:

• Hear untold Quad Cities architecture stories
• Catch Chris Kattan’s stand-up at Adler Theatre
• Celebrate QC’s biggest St. Patrick’s bash
• This top-tier home warranty is 50% off right now

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Tapas-adjacent fix: Between Spanish-leaning plates like paella and Iberico Presa and Mediterranean staples like hummus, Plus Saporis Mediterranean Latin Cuisine nails the graze-with-friends vibe. Thoughtful cocktails and a crackling fireplace make weeknights feel easy, a little celebratory, and casually special.

Upgrade your trail kit: Locally rooted in the Quad Cities, Active Endeavors keeps Davenport stocked with Patagonia, KUHL, Chaco, and the socks, tents, and layers you’ll actually use. Ideal when your closet says meh and your weekend plans say outside, it’s the neighborhood outfitter that makes getting ready feel easy.

Make your movie plans: The Last Picture House brings a downtown hangout vibe with a cocktail lounge, rooftop, and two theaters, plus a curated mix of new releases and beloved throwbacks you’ll want to talk about after. Ideal for date night, friend night, or sneaking in a solo matinee.

Access cash without selling your home: A reverse mortgage can help anyone over 62 cover everyday expenses, support healthcare needs, fund home improvements, or even reduce pressure on 401(k) withdrawals – all while staying in your home. Longbridge offers a free calculator to estimate how much flexibility your home could provide, with no commitment required.

📆 Fun for the whole fam

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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.

🎬 Film Screening: “Pinocchio” (2022) @ Figge Art Museum | Thursday (3/5) at 6:00 PM – Thursday nights at the Figge are free, so come roam the galleries, grab a craft cocktail, and settle in for Pinocchio (2022) in the John Deere Auditorium. Stick around after for a chat and a complimentary glass of wine, because grown-ups deserve fairy tales too.

🌱 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.

⚗ Putnam Explorers: Chemistry @ Putnam Museum and Science Center | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Drop your grades 4-6 scientist at the Putnam for a couple hours of legit chemistry, not the kitchen kind. Museum educators lead hands-on experiments, fizzing reactions, and those aha moments. They make the mess, you get the quiet, and everyone wins.

☘ 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.

🏒 18th Annual QC Fire Hockey Benefit Game @ Vibrant Arena | Saturday (3/7) at 3:00 PM – Skip the typical Saturday chores and watch the 18th Annual QC Fire Hockey Benefit Game, where our bravest swap boots for skates. Every cheer supports the Davenport Fire Museum, preserving a century of local grit, gear, and stories. Hot action, colder rink, zero guilt.

🍀 50th Anniversary Celebration @ East End Bolders Club | Saturday (3/7) at 4:00 PM – Come for the corned beef and cabbage, stay for 50 years of Irish rugger stories with the Old Boys and Old Girls. It’s a fundraiser with merch, a 50/50, and a full bar, backing local rugby; tickets are $25 adults, $10 kids, takeout welcome.

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.

• Thinning hair? Don’t wait – here are 3 treatments that work
• 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
• You can own physical gold and silver in your retirement account
• Treat yourself: Save on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale

📻 Quad Cities report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 51°F – Low: 41°F – Precip: 31%

A chance of rain before noon, then a chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy. High near 51, with temperatures falling to around 49 in the afternoon. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: A chance of rain showers before 9pm, then patchy fog and showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Northeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

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Tomorrow – High: 59°F – Low: 44°F – Precip: 45%

A chance of rain showers before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Later: A chance of rain between midnight and 3am, then a chance of rain and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

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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This custom 5-bed stunner shows off a two-story great room with a barrel ceiling and sunlight for days. The granite-clad kitchen adds a huge walk-in pantry and a butler’s pantry, plus a main-level primary suite. Downstairs delivers a top-of-the-line theater, rec room, kitchenette, bedroom, bath, and exercise room. Big patio lot, 4-car garage, Pleasant Valley Community School District.

Take a peek inside →