Rock Island
Rock Island gets $22M grant for 11th Street project
The City of Rock Island has been selected to receive a $22.7 million federal RAISE grant for the redesign and reconstruction of 11th Street between 31st Avenue and Blackhawk Road (Illinois 5). “After many years, four grant submissions and with…
Augustana, Rock Island partner to bring tennis complex to Lincoln Park
A partnership between Augustana College and the City of Rock Island will bring a $1…
Wilson Lofts renovation nears completion
CLINTON, Iowa – The historic Wilson Building in downtown Clinton is almost ready for its…
$100K Augustana College grant to help solve challenges facing QC
A new $100,000 grant soon will help Augustana College hire a sustainability interface manager tasked…
As GROWTH turns 41, get ready for more ‘miracles’
After four decades of putting roofs over Quad Citians’ heads, paychecks in their pockets and…
Rock Island seeks Community Development Commission members
The City of Rock Island is seeking applicants interested in serving on the newly-created Community…
Skylight Luxury Lounge gives people ‘warm place to chill’
Just outside the new Skylight Luxury Lounge wine bar in Rock Island is a green…
Enthusiasm, faith keys to expanding Sound Conservatory
The owner of Rock Island’s Sound Conservatory is a man of enthusiasm and faith. Andrzej…
MLK Center will honor the Rev. King at memorial celebration
Rock Island’s Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center is readying for its 40th Annual Memorial…
Arsenal nabs Army award for Rock Island partnership
The U.S. Army Garrison and the City of Rock Island are celebrating a partnership that…
YWCA project energizing downtown Rock Island
It’s less than three city blocks from the YWCA Quad Cities’s longtime headquarters in downtown…
Rock Island celebrates year of progress, partnerships
Not only was 2022 a “successful year” of investing in progress and building strong partnerships,…
Rock Island Downtown Alliance step closer to reality
The effort to create the Rock Island Downtown Alliance, a public-private partnership being created to…
MLK Center posts record-blasting holiday meal service
Rock Island’s Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center inspired greatness by serving up more than…
Wholly Grinds spurs ‘a lot of excitement’ in Rock Island
There’s a small sign in the new Wholly Grinds Coffee Shop in Rock Island that…
Full development staff working to grow Rock Island
With its new planning and zoning manager in place, the City of Rock Island’s Economic…