City of Rock Island
Recent News About City of Rock Island
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Rock Island Neighborhood Partners to begin election process March 28
Local organization Rock Island Neighborhood Partners has announced that its meeting scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 28, at the police department building will include election nominations, presentations and strategic review for its path moving forward.
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Rock Island's sewer utility work to close Sixth Avenue, 24th Street
Road work will resume in the City of Rock Island beginning Monday at the intersection of Sixth Avenue and 24th Street.
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Moline fire and police commissioners plan special meeting
A special meeting for the City of Moline's board of fire and police commissioners is scheduled for 3 p.m. Monday, March 21, in the community room at Moline Police Headquarters.
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Rock Island to offer free leaf collection program
The City of Rock Island announced this week that it will be offering free leaf collection for customers of its residential refuse program.
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Utility repairs close down 23rd Avenue, nearby streets
Drivers are asked to avoid 23rd Avenue between 41st Street and 42nd Street beginning at 7 a.m. Thursday morning as crews work to make utility repairs.
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Author Pletkovich presents 'Civil War Fathers' at Rock Island Library
Author and teacher Tim Pletkovich delivered a free talk Wednesday, March 16 at the Rock Island Main Library, based on his book, which is called 'Civil War Fathers: Sons of the Civil War in World II.'
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Photographer Hirsch to present 'That Tree' at Rock Island Library
Renowned photographer and photojournalist Mark Hirsch will present his new iPhone photo journal and coffee table book 'That Tree' March 22 at the Rock Island Main Library.
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Rock Island's MLK Center to host first African-American Girls Conference
The Martin Luther King Jr. Center in Rock Island will host the first-ever African-American Girls Conference from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on April 9.
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Rock Island to begin final paving on Sixth Avenue, limiting traffic flow
Construction crews plan to close some of the traffic lanes at the intersection of Sixth Avenue and 18th Street Monday to prepare for paving.
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Rock Island closes 25th Street at 22nd Avenue for two weeks
The City of Rock Island will close the intersection of 25th Street and 22nd Avenue starting today to allow for concrete patching work.
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Rock Island narrows traffic along 14th Street for concrete patching
The city of Rock Island will close some lanes of traffic on 14th Avenue between 25th and 30th streets today to prepare for concrete patching work.
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Rock Island to host St. Patrick's Day parade
The Rock Island St. Patrick's Day parade will be held Saturday, March 12, beginning at the intersection of 23rd Street and Fourth Avenue.
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Rock Island considers landmark status for Denkmann-Hauberg House
The Rock Island Preservation Commission will begin the process of evaluating the Denkmann-Hauberg House's merits as a local historical landmark Wednesday, March 16, at Rock Island City Hall.
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Rock Island considers $56,000 expense for yard waste bags
The City of Rock Island City Council will consider approving a bid for 160,000 yard waste bags that would cost the city $55,840 Monday, March 14, at Rock Island City Hall.
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Rock Island gets ready for Spring Egg Hunt
Rock Island will host its annual Rock Island Parks & Recreation Spring Egg Hunt at 9:30 a.m. March 19 at Lincoln Park.
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Rock Island considers Augustana College's Greenbush development ideas
The Rock Island City Council welcomed a presentation from Augustana College officials on a student-developed neighborhood plan for the Greenbush neighborhood during a study session on Feb. 15.
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Rock Island announces road closure for water main work
The City of Rock Island plans to temporarily close the intersection of Sixth Avenue and 22nd Street from Monday, March 7, to Friday, March 11, to accommodate ongoing water main work in the area.
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Rock Island Planning Commission to review Augustana's Greenbush plans
The Rock Island Planning Commission will review a development plan for the Greenbush neighborhood crafted by Augustana College planning students at its meeting tomorrow, March 2, at City Hall.
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Rock Island to close 19th Street at Sixth Avenue
The City of Rock Island will close 19th Street at Sixth Avenue to through traffic tomorrow, March 2, while crews make repairs to the water system for Trinity Anglican Church.
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Pauley announces multiple Rock Island commission, board openings
Rock Island Mayor Dennis Pauley used the Update Rock Island segment of the city council meeting on Feb. 15 to advertise vacancies on several local boards and commissions.