Update Rock Island - July 26, 2021

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.

2021 Rock Island Citizen of the Year Award Nomination - Nominations are now being taken for the 2021 Rock Island Citizen of the Year Awards. There are seven categories which include: Business, Professional, Education, Individual, City Employee, O...

Thursday Night Groove: Free Concert Series at Schwiebert Park

Get your groove on with free concerts every Thursday night at Schwiebert Park

Rock Island Parks & Recreation is proud to announce the annual Thursday Night Groove Concert Series, sponsored by IMEG, Illinois Casualty Company, Rock Island Happy Joe’s, Friendship Manor, Arc of the Quad Cities, and KIIK 104.9.

The concert ...

2021 Rock Island Citizen of the Year Award Nominations

Each year, people in Rock Island have an opportunity to nominate residents who have contributed to the Rock Island community.

Nominations are now being taken for the 2021 Rock Island Citizen of the Year Awards, sponsored by the Mayor and City Council. 

There are seven categories for Rock Island Citizens: Business, Professional, Education, Individual, City Employee, Organ...

2021 Tell on your Neighbor Awards

2021 Tell On Your Neighbor Awards

Each year, residents of Rock Island are encouraged to “Tell On Your Neighbor” by nominating the yards in their neighborhood that they find to be the most appealing or the most improved. &n...

Whitewater Junction Season Open Through Labor Day

Whitewater Junction is open through Labor Day!

Whitewater Junction is open through Labor Day! Grab your suit and head out with your family or friends to Whitewater Junction! Splash down the waterslides, relax on a lounge chair by the side of the pool, or play with one of the many water features. White...

Labor Day Parade

The 2021 Labor Day parade

What: 36th Annual Rock Island Labor Day Parade

When: Monday, September 6, 2021

Time: Line-up at 8:30 a.m. Parade starts at 9:30 a.m.

Theme: Joy and Peace to the World!

The 2021 parade theme asks participants to develop an entry based on what brought them Joy ...

Rock River Warning

Due to the continued high river level of the Rock River the City of Rock Island is recommending boaters avoid the Rock River west of Ben Williamson Park.

Due to the continued high river level of the Rock River the City of Rock Island is recommending boaters avoid the Rock River west of Ben Williamson Park. The boat barrier buoys are currently not in place as a result of the high river level thus making the...