Rock Island
Rock Island Celebrates Tennis Court Refurbishment in celebration of Madison Keys
The Rock Island Parks and Recreation Department in partnership with the United States Tennis Association (USTA) is celebrating the grand reopening of the refurbished Mel McKay Park tennis courts at 9009 Ridgewood Road. The extensive renovation project was funded by…
Rock Island gets set for ‘exciting, fun’ downtown project
“This is the beginning of an exciting, fun” project for downtown Rock Island. That’s the…
$2.2M renovation set for Rock Island City Hall
Rock Island Mayor Mike Thoms picked up a sledgehammer Monday afternoon, March 25, and said…
Calling all artists: RI seeks muralists for Arts Alley
The Rock Island Downtown Alliance and Quad City Arts are in search of two artists…
$300K grant to help ‘drive big change’ in RI West End
The effort to transform and revitalize Rock Island’s West End received a major boost from…
QCBJ Newsmakers: Homegrown leaders seek to revive RI West End
This story is part of the QCBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the staff…
QCBJ Newsmakers: GROWTH turns 41-prepare for more ‘miracles’
This story is part of the QCBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the staff…
RI assistant manager boasts deep economic development past
Rock Island has hired a deeply experienced development leader to fill the newly created position…
Cleaner, safer streets herald downtown RI revitalization
Visitors to downtown Rock Island don’t have to look too far these days to see…
RI offers free concert series in Schwiebert Park
Rock Island Parks & Recreation has announced that the free concert series, Thursday Night Groove,…
Share your ideas on rebuilding Downtown Rock Island
Residents, business owners and other stakeholders in downtown Rock Island are invited to a public…
City, property owner lauded for handling of RI building evacuation
Rock Island Mayor Mike Thoms thanked property owner Matt Stern and city staff Wednesday, June…
New CEO at Modern Woodmen: We’re looking to grow
The day begins early for Jerald J. “Jerry” Lyphout. The East Moline man is up…
Rock Island County courthouse has Wednesday date with wrecking ball
Weather permitting, demolition is expected to begin Wednesday, April 5, on the old Rock Island…
Arsenal union says contract wasn’t bargained in good faith
The union that represents some 400 workers at the Rock Island Arsenal says those skilled…
Why neighborhood rebirth matters to Deere, QC business community
John Deere is increasingly making the sustainable revitalization of diverse neighborhoods including Rock Island’s West…
