Explore Illinois Transportation Connections Tuesday

Historical geographer Norman Moline provides a broad survey of the development of Illinois’ transportation connections since 1818, just in time for the 200th anniversary of statehood. Canals, railroads, postal delivery, and roads are the subject...

Library Hosts Community Conversations for Strategic Plan

The Rock Island Library will host two "Coffee & Community Conversations" aimed at gaining public input into how it can meet four primary objectives in its Strategic Plan for 2019-22.

Working sessions aimed at adding input into the Strategic P...

Get Ready for Kindergarten at Rock Island Library

The first day of school in Rock Island and Milan is August 2, and the Rock Island Public Library wants to help you make sure your child is ready for that first day of Kindergarten.

Ready, Set, Kindergarten activities will be offered in the Rock Island Down...

Update Rock Island - July 9, 2018

Starlight Revue – Lincoln Park and the City’s Parks and Recreation Department will continue its concert series this Tuesday, July 10, 2018 with musical act, Milltown. Dance lessons will start at 6:30 pm with the concert at 7:00 pm. Hy-Vee Grill will provi...

Labor Day Parade

2018 Tell On Your Neighbor Awards

The City of Rock Island’s Beautification Commission will review all "Tell On Your Neighbor" entries, and awards will be presented at the August 27th, 2018 City Council meeting. Digital photos of the nominated yards are required. Please do not go...

Swing for Kids Golf Event

Join Rock Island Parks and Recreation Foundation in raising funds for youth scholarships and new Expression Swings for Rock Island parks on Thursday, July 26th, at Saukie Golf Course. The event be a preferred ball, two person team and each player will pla...

I-74 Mississippi River Bridge Construction Project

In order to keep the community informed of the I-74 Mississippi River Bridge Construction Project, news releases will be sent periodically by the Iowa's Department of Transportation.  For the most up-to-date information, please visit http://www.i...