Update Rock Island - May 20, 2013

Update Rock Island is a segment at City Council meetings given by Mayor Dennis Pauley focusing on news in Rock Island.

Whitewater Junction Opens for 10th Season
Whitewater Junction Family Aquatic... Read on...

2013 Citizen of the Year Award Nominations

Do you know someone that deserves to be recognized for what they do for the community? If so, this is your opportunity to nominate them for the 2013 Citizen of the Year Awards, sponsored by the Mayor and City Council. There... Read on...

Sunset Marina Seeking Boaters Advisory Committee Members

Sunset Marina is seeking leaseholders and Rock Island citizens that would be interested in serving on the Boaters Advisory Committee.

The 700 Dock is currently not represented. The terms for the 300 Dock, 400 Dock, and... Read on...

Learn about the Rock Island Civil War Camp on May 23

The Rock Island Public Library will host a screening and discussion by Heritage Documentaries on Thursday, May 23 of “The Rock Island Civil War Prison: Andersonville of the North?” The screening starts at 6:30 pm in the... Read on...

King Center Hosts Summer Movie Series; Monday Matinee

The Movies will begin May 13th and will conclude August 26th, 2013. All shows will start at 12:00 pm in the Ida Robinson Banquet Room at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center located at 630 Ninth Street in Rock... Read on...

Results of Deer Population Count in Rock Island to Be Presented

The results of the deer population count will be reported to City Council at their Study Session on Monday, May 20, 2013 starting at 5:30 pm in Council Chambers, City Hall. During December 2012, the City commissioned an... Read on...

Update Rock Island - May 13, 2013

Update Rock Island is a segment at City Council meetings given by Mayor Dennis Pauley focusing on news in Rock Island.

Lissie Concert to Benefit ALS
Acclaimed international rock artist, Lissie Maurus,... Read on...

Customers Calling City of Rock Island about Water Line Coverage

Several citizens have recently contacted the City of Rock Island to inquire about a company promoting water service line coverage. The City has offered a Water Service Repair Program and Sewer Lateral Repair Program for... Read on...

City Prepares for Flooding

The City of Rock Island has started flood preparations. As most of the Rock Island is protected by a flood wall, minimal work needs to be done now. Portions of the Great River Trail, or bike path, will have hose running... Read on...

Fire Hydrant Flushing Program

The City of Rock Island Public Works Department will begin the Spring Fire Hydrant Flushing Program on Monday, April 15, 2013, at 7:00 am. Crews will be flushing hydrants for approximately a four week period.

The purpose... Read on...