Developing the next stage of reading is the goal of a Rocket into Reading event for ages 5 through 8 at the Rock Island Public Library on Thursday, September 27. Read on...
Phase 4A work is expected to begin on Friday, September 21, 2018, and is anticipated to last for 5 to 7 working days, weather permitting. During this phase, the southern portion of the intersection of 18th Avenue and 24th Street will be closed. Read on...
Fans of the written word get their chance to speak up for freedom at the Rock Island Public Library during Banned Books Week, Sept. 23-29. Two free events will celebrate journalistic values and the individual freedom to read. Read on...
The City of Rock Island’s Public Works Department will begin the Fire Hydrant Flushing Program on Sunday, September 23, 2018, at 11:00 PM. Crews will be flushing fire hydrants on first and third shifts for approximately a four week period. Read on...
The City of Rock Island and personnel from Veenstra & Kimm, Inc. will be conducting smoke testing on the sanitary sewer lines in the area bounded by 38th Street to 46th Street and 18th Avenue to 23rd Avenue during the period of: September 17 – October 5. Read on...
Update Rock Island is a segment at City Council meetings given by Mayor Mike Thoms focusing on news in Rock Island. The video segment from the meeting is available on YouTube. Read on...
Due to the high river level on the Rock River the City of Rock Island is recommending boaters avoid the Rock River west of Ben Williamson Park. Read on...
