The century of the French Moderns brought in turbulent change and innovation, not only in the art world, but in society, literature, and politics. A fall lecture series from Rock Island Library and Augustana College will ponder some of those changes. 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...
Beginning on Monday, October 8, 2018, 6th Avenue between 21st and 22nd Street will be closed due to the removal of the skywalk at the Rock Island School District Administration Office building. Read on...
A free seminar for seniors at the Rock Island Public Library will allow participants to create a priceless genealogical gift by answering the question:"What can Granny (or Grandpa) tell us about our family ancestors?" Read on...
Your trivial knowledge can raise funds for Children's services and materials at the Rock Island Library, with the Books for Kids Trivia Night October 25. 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. The high river levels combined with the strong current makes this area extremely dangerous. Read on...
If you're looking for free and fun ways to fill time during the Rock Island/Milan School District 41 schools fall break, the Rock Island Public Library is offering a number of special programs just for you. Read on...
Though nothing is certain but "death and taxes," an October discussion series at the Rock Island Public Library will offer ideas to at least delay the former. Read on...
Due to adverse weather predictions, the In the Stars Astronomy Viewing at the Rock Island 30/31 Library has been rescheduled to Saturday, November 3. Read on...
The City of Rock Island is providing free leaf collection for its residential refuse customers from Monday, October 8 through Friday, December 7, 2018. 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...
