Rock Island
Rock Island residents invited to ‘tell on’ neighbors’ yards
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. The City of Rock Island’s Beautification Commission will…
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…
Old Rock Island County courthouse demolition nears
The old Rock Island County courthouse inched closer to demolition after the City of Rock…
Homegrown leaders seek to revive RI West End’s greatness
For years studies and plans have been created by well-intentioned outsiders seeking to fix what…
RFP process is final Hail Mary for Rock Island Firehouse No. 5
The City of Rock Island is accepting requests for proposals (RFP) to rehabilitate Douglas Park’s…
GROWTH wins $2.5 million grant for Sala Flats redevelopment
An effort by the Economic Growth Corporation (GROWTH) to buy, preserve and rehabilitate Rock Island’s…
