Rock Island Today

Moline High School junior Christian Sotero was announced Wednesday as the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Mississippi Valley's Youth of the Year.

Rock Island park board approves $110,000 in turf chemicals, other supplies

The Rock Island park board approved more than $151,000 in supply purchases for the year ahead on Feb. 16.

Moline Centre discusses sidewalk dining, craft beer event

The Moline Centre Main Street Commission met March 16 at the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce Offices to discuss a number of promotions and events.

Moline Public Library welcomes new director

Bryan Lear has been announced as the new director of the Moline Public Library.

Moline City Council meets, reviews new traffic codes

The Moline City Council met March 8 at Moline City Hall to give the first reading of several amendments to the city's traffic code.

Rock Island details Mississippi River flood precautions

The City of Rock Island recently posted its plans for dealing with the flooding of the Mississippi River, as the river continues to rise.

Augustana College students present Greenbush plan to Rock Island Planning Commission

Augustana College students Alyssa Clarida and Christian Montbriand delivered a presentation of their Greenbush neighborhood plan at a Rock Island Planning Commission meeting on Feb. 3 at City Hall.

East Moline prepares to repaint Wiman water tower

The East Moline City Council met March 21 at East Moline City Hall to vote on an agreement with Veenstra & Kimm Inc. for repainting the Wiman water tower.

Milan council meets, reviews street maintenance plans

The Village of Milan council met March 21 at the Milan Municipal Building to review a resolution concerning street maintenance.

Milan-Blackhawk Area Public Library District plans to meet, review service options

The Milan-Blackhawk Area Public Library District Committee (MBAPLD) will meet April 4 at the Southwest Branch Library to discuss the library district's service options.

Wherry to give free talk on local mystery writer

Dr. Maryann Wherry will give a free talk on local mystery writer Charlotte Murray Russell Wednesday at the Rock Island Main Library.

Rock Island library board to meet, discuss contracts

The Rock Island Public Library Board will hold a special meeting tomorrow, March 29, at the Southwest Branch Library to discuss contracts.

Rock Island's library committee calls special policy meeting

The Personnel & Policy Committee of the Rock Island Public Library board has scheduled a special afternoon meeting for 3 p.m. on Thursday, April 7, at the main library branch building.

Rock Island-Milan School District 41 prepares for tomorrow's special board meeting