If you're tracing your family tree, Rock Island Public Library is hosting a five-part series on online genealogy research, and an upcoming presentation on DNA testing for ancestry. Explore your family story at the library! Read on...
It seems hard to believe, but summer is rapidly drawing to a close for children enrolled in the Rock Island/Milan school system. The Rock Island Public Library and Twin Rivers RAH! Rotary will offer a free back-to-school event on Thursday, July 25. Read on...
On Friday, July 19, 2019, 14th Avenue will be closed to westbound traffic at its western intersection with 38th Street in order to construct new pedestrian access ramps, curbing, fire hydrants and storm sewer. Read on...
Registration is open now for a July 23 Outer Space Escape Room game at the Rock Island Library that challenges teens and adults to test their problem-solving skills. Read on...
Due to the continued high river level on the Rock River, the City of Rock Island is recommending boaters avoid the Rock River west of Ben Williamson Park. Read on...
Beginning on Monday, July 8, 2019, 16th Avenue between 22nd and 24th Streets will be closed to through traffic to allow for work on the water main. Read on...
Calling all families, neighbors, schools, churches, organizations, clubs and businesses! The 35th annual Rock Island Labor Day Parade is scheduled for Monday, September 2, 2019. Read on...
Update Rock Island is a segment at City Council meetings given by Mayor Mike Thoms focusing on news in Rock Island. The video segment from the meeting is available on YouTube. Read on...
Gain a whole new view of the I-74 Mississippi River Bridge project, thanks to virtual reality technology available at the Rock Island Public Library Downtown through September 27. Read on...
Now that Rock Island Public Library has introduced the My Library Rewards program, your checkouts can help you earn points towards rewards at local businesses and more, Read on...
Road construction on 38th Street between 7th Avenue and Blackhawk Road is to begin the week of March 25, 2019. Construction is anticipated to last until November, 2019. Read on...
