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It's a KWQC First Alert Day for excessive heat through Saturday. Get details as KWQC Meteorologist Kevin Phelps joined AM Quad Cities.

Representative Sheila Jackson-Lee and Senator Cory Booker want to establish a commission to study reparations for slavery. In this Deibertribe, Dan says it's a great idea, considering the Democrats were the party of slavery and disenfranchisement.

Pool and river safety tips for this week's heat. Also, more than 75 cats have been removed from a Monmouth, Illinois home. Get details as Morgan Ottier from Quad Cities Today at KWQC joined AM Quad Cities.

Researchers have developed a kit that could help detect Alzheimer's disease with a blood test. Separately, researchers say a finger-prick blood test could help prevent the use of antibiotics for people with COPD. Also, are there benefits from being on a lectin-free diet? Get a look at the latest studies from the world of medicine every Wednesday at 7:07 when Dr. Bill from Genesis Health System joins AM Quad Cities.

With Excessive Heat Warnings going into effect in the next few days, Ron has advice when it comes to getting your vehicle through the hot temperatures. Ron from Ace Muffler Clinic in Rock Island answers your automotive questions every Tuesday at 8:40 when he joins AM Quad Cities.

Keep your pets safe during the upcoming hot weather. Get details as Matt Hammill from Quad Cities Today at KWQC joined AM Quad Cities.

25 million Android smartphones have been affected by the "Agent Smith" malware. Separately, Microsoft is getting rid of passwords on Windows 10. Also, the latest on Apple laptops. Get a look at the latest from the world of technology every Tuesday at 6:45 when the Enderle Group's Rob Enderle joins AM Quad Cities.

Local and regional artists including jewelers, photographers, painters, woodworkers, fabric artists, and others who are inspired by nature to create, will exhibit and sell their art pieces this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Art in the Garden at the Quad City Botanical Center in Rock Island! The event includes art, food, music, and hands-on activities for the kids! Quad City Botanical Center's Alicia Dieriks joined AM Quad Cities!

The "word" last Thursday was about 27 and 3, and reached those record-high milestones on Thursday and Friday. It's a busy week for Economic Reports, starting with Retail Sales being released tomorrow. Get The Word On Wall Street every Monday and Thursday at 8:25 when RBC Wealth Management's Holly Kennedy joins AM Quad Cities.

The Luke Andrews trial continues today. Also, a person was hurt from a fire in Davenport over the weekend. Get details as Morgan Ottier from Quad Cities Today at KWQC joined AM Quad Cities.

In this Deibertribe, Dan says President Trump has pulled off a brilliant move in strategic communications, being 3 steps ahead of the competition.

The Nonprofit Consortium on 11th Street (NPC11) is a group of non-profit organizations and churches looking to revitalize 11th Street in Rock Island. They are working to improve the corridor that 10,000 cars travel over daily, that is also part of U.S. 67. Friendship Manor's Jeff Condit joined AM Quad Cities.

The Talent Link works to empower middle and high school youth and young adults by helping them better understand themselves and the world of work by providing opportunities to explore career options and engage with local business and industry. Eastern Iowa Community College Workforce Innovation Coordinator Christine Caves joined AM Quad Cities.

In this Deibertribe, Dan looks at the latest hilarious dust-up between Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

The John Deere Classic PGA Tour event continues today at TPC Deere Run with Second Round play. WOC will have hourly leaderboard updates after 2 p.m. today, and after 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday! Our updates today will also focus on the cut line to see who gets to continue playing this weekend. John Deere Classic Tournament Director Clair Peterson joined AM Quad Cities.

The Quad Cities Community Foundation is the place where generous people in the region make gifts to support their community, organizations and causes most important to them. They are a public charity committed to listening to donors’ charitable goals and working alongside them to help them best meet their hopes and dreams. Quad Cities Community Foundation's Teens for Tomorrow (T4T) is a youth philanthropy group for high school students from Rock Island County and Scott County. Quad Cities Community Foundation Vice President of Grantmaking and Community Initiatives Kelly Thompson joined AM Quad Cities!

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi Valley provides children facing adversity strong and enduring, professionally supported 1-to-1 relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi Valley will have their Over the Edge fundraising event Saturday, August 24 at Hotel Blackhawk in Davenport. Tonight there will be the Think and Drink Entertainment Trivia Night at Crawford Brew Works in Bettendorf to raise money for the event! Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi Valley's Director of Recruitment and Community Engagement Jamie Keller and Development Coordinator Ally Sweeney joined AM Quad Cities!

Today's open on the markets is projected to near levels of 27,000 on the Dow and 3,000 on the S and P. The White House will have a social media event today, without Facebook and Twitter, to be followed by a press conference in the Rose Garden. The U.K. Ambassador to the U.S. resigned following lead of memos critical of President Trump. Get The Word On Wall Street every Monday and Thursday at 8:25 when RBC Wealth Management's Holly Kennedy joins AM Quad Cities.

They're getting down to serious business today at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, as round 1 play gets underway for the John Deere Classic! Defending champion Michael Kim goes off at 12:50 from the 1st tee. WOC has leaderboard updates starting after 2 p.m. John Deere Classic Tournament Director Clair Peterson joined AM Quad Cities!

The Quad-City Times Bix 7 is coming up Saturday, July 27! New this year for participants, volunteers and spectators will be free shuttle service to and from the activities! Shuttles will run every 20 minutes both Friday, July 26 and Saturday, July 27 from three locations in the Quad Cities: Northpark Mall in Davenport (in the northeast corner of mall), Southpark Mall in Moline (north of Dicks and JCPenney), and the Isle Casino Hotel in Bettendorf (east of the parking ramp). Bix 7 Assistant Race Director Michelle Juehring joined AM Quad Cities!