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News from February 2016

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East Moline votes on new water filter, dump truck

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 17, 2016

The East Moline City Council was expected to vote on approving a new water filter for the city's water filtration system yesterday, Feb. 16, at East Moline City Hall.

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Skoog, Bramel urge bipartisan politics to solve budget crisis

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 17, 2016

House District 76 Republican candidate Jacob Bramel noticed a shift in Gov. Bruce Rauner's approach during Wednesday's State of the Budget address.

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House District 71 candidates McCombie, Smiddy at odds over budget address

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 17, 2016

Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner delivered his much-anticipated fiscal year 2017 budget address Wednesday from the State Capitol.

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Government pension costs fall on Illinois homeowners

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 17, 2016

Debt eating away at home values throughout state

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Denler wins bid for Moline crack sealing contract

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 17, 2016

The city of Moline met as a committee of the whole on Feb. 2  to approve a $74,300 service contract with Denler Inc. that will cover this year's joint and crack sealing program.

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Moline launches Pothole of the Month Contest to improve maintenance

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 16, 2016

In order to stay on top of maintaining the city's potholes this winter, the Moline Public Works Street Division has created the Pothole of the Month Contest.

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Sunset Marina to present latest manager's report

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 16, 2016

The Sunset Marina Boaters Advisory Committee will present its latest manager's report at a meeting this Thursday, Feb. 18, at the Public Works Building in Rock Island.

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Sunset Marina Boaters Advisory Committee to review 2015 survey results

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 16, 2016

The Sunset Marina Boaters Advisory Committee will review the results of its 2015 survey at a meeting Thursday, Feb. 18, in the Public Works Conference Room.

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Moline Centre Main Street Commission to gather, discuss upcoming events

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 16, 2016

The Moline Centre Main Street Commission board of directors will meet tomorrow, Feb. 17, to discuss several upcoming downtown area promotions.

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QCCVB prepares to host Quad Cities Restaurant Week

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 16, 2016

The Quad Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau (QCCVB) will host Quad Cities Restaurant Week from Feb. 29 to March 6.

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Moline to vote on downtown beautification contracts

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 16, 2016

The City of Moline Special Service Area Number Six Advisory Board of Directors will meet tomorrow, Feb. 17, to vote on vendors for this year's downtown beautification projects.

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Rock Island council may OK new on-site medical provider for city staff tonight

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 15, 2016

The Rock Island City Council is expected to vote on whether to approve a new agreement with Genesis for on-site medical services for city staff at its next meeting at 6:45 p.m. Monday in City Hall Council Chambers, third floor, 1528 Third Ave.

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McCombie expresses support of presidential address to Illinois General Assembly

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 15, 2016

Tony McCombie, Republican candidate for Illinois District 71 and current mayor of Savanna, recently spoke in support of President Barack Obama's remarks to the Illinois General Assembly.

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East Moline Public Library revisits parental, sick leave policies

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 15, 2016

The East Moline Public Library Personnel Committee met today at 2:30 p.m. to discuss revisions to personnel policy.

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Rock Island weighs company's request to buy Hauberg Center

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 13, 2016

The Rock Island City Council reviewed a presentation Feb. 8 on its options concerning Hauberg Center.

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Rock Island approves rezoning request for 27th Avenue parking lot

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 13, 2016

The Rock Island Planning Commission approved a rezoning request from Unity Point Health Dec. 2 that will allow a new parking lot at 925-927 27th Ave.

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Sunset Marina counts 250 open slips for 2016

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 13, 2016

The Sunset Marina Boaters Advisory Committee met Jan. 21 to review 2015 and discuss plans for the year ahead.

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Rock Island Zoning Board OKs variances on fence heights, trailers

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 12, 2016

The Rock Island Board of Zoning Appeals granted several variance requests on local fence codes at a recent meeting.

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East Moline Fire Department OKs 2016 budget, retains leadership at meeting

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 12, 2016

The East Moline Fire Department approved its 2016 budget at a recent meeting.

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Moline Fire and Police Board discusses fire officials' promotional status

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 12, 2016

The Moline Fire and Police Commissioners Board discussed the status of three fire officials who are at the end of their promotional probationary periods at its regular meeting Thursday.