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Posted on: January 15, 2026

[ARCHIVED] Update Rock Island - January 12, 2026

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Update Rock Island is a segment at city council meetings given by Mayor Ashley Harris focusing on news in Rock Island. The video segment from the meeting is available on YouTube.

We want to hear from you! 

There are a few days left to take the community survey before the deadline of January 16th. What do you value most about Rock Island? What changes or improvements would you like to see in the future? The community opinion survey – tailored for residents, visitors and businesses -- is available on the City’s website at rigov.org and the City’s Facebook page. Printed copies can also be found at City Hall, Rock Island public libraries, the MLK Center and RIFAC.

 

Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Join community leaders at the Martin Luther King Jr. Center on Monday, January 19th for the 43rd annual memorial service and awards ceremony to commemorate the lifetime and service of Dr. King. Located at 630 9th Street, the ceremony begins at 10:30 a.m. This year’s theme is “A Time for Vigorous and Positive Action.” 

 

Free Car Seat Check Event

Do you need help installing a child seat or help checking to see if it’s installed correctly? Come to the Rock Island Fire Department at 1313 5th Avenue on Tuesday, January 20th from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Bring your car seat and our certified technicians will install it for you. 

 

State of the City Address

The annual State of the City Address will be held Thursday, January 29th at Bally’s Casino & Hotel, 777 Bally Blvd. Join me, Mayor Harris, for my first address as I update the public on accomplishments and upcoming goals. This year’s theme is “Commitment to Community.” Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and the program starts at noon. To register, go to RockIslandStateoftheCity.eventbrite.com 




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