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.
Leaf Bag Collection - The City of Rock Island is providing leaf collection for its residential refuse customers starting Monday, April 15 through Friday, May 3, 2019. Customers must place the leaves in the approved paper yard waste bags and be placed at the normal refuse collection locations and days. Free leaf bags may be picked up starting April 8 at various locations throughout the City. Please visit www.rigov.org for more information.
Preschool Expansion - The Rock Island Fitness & Activity Center Preschool Program is expanding its offerings. Children three to five years old will get creative through fun activities and experiences. Preschool will be offered Monday through Friday, August 19 through May 22, following the Rock Island/Milan School District calendar. Preschool is held at the Rock Island Fitness & Activity Center, 4303 24th Street, Rock Island. Registration opens April 1. An Open House will be held April 3 from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm for all interested parents. Visit www.rigov.org/preschool or call (309) 732-7275 to register or get more information.