Navy Bands and Summer Sweets at Rock Island Library June 27

The Rock Island Library continues an out-of-this world summer by hosting two bands from the United States Naval Station Great Lakes as part of a mid-summer celebration at the Downtown Library, 401 19th Street. 

The Library's Summer Sweets event is...

Update Rock Island - June 10, 2019

Starlight Revue Summer Concerts – The Parks and Recreation Department free concerts at Lincoln Park series returns for its 63rd year with concerts every Tuesday night throughout the summer. The Tailfins will perform on June 11 ...

Tour the New I-74 Bridge in a Virtual Way at RI Library

The I-74 Mississippi River Bridge Virtual Reality Experience will be available for viewing at the Rock Island Downtown Library, 401 19th Street, from now through September 27.The virtual reality program allows participants to explore the new I-74 Mississi...

Bike Path Closure

Effective immediately the bike path is closed from Schwiebert Riverfront Park to 3^rd Avenue/Mill Street due to a MidAmerican Energy power pole that has caught on fire. 

The bike path will remain closed until repairs are completed and the hazard ha...

See the Night Sky at the John Deere Planetarium June 17

Event is part of the Rock Island Library's "Universe of Stories" summer activities

The Rock Island Public Library is  hosting a free presentation by Dr. Lee Carkner, director of the John Deere Planetarium, at 10:00 am on Monday, June 17 ...

Golf Courses in Rock Island Offer Fun Opportunities to Practice Golf

Highland Springs and Saukie Golf Course have many upcoming summer opportunities for learning and enjoying the game of golf as well as fun events to enjoy.

Group Golf Lessons are offered at Highland Springs Driving range Mondays at 8:00 am or 6:15 pm beginn...

My Library Rewards™ Launches at Rock Island Public Library

With access to a universe of items and services, having any library card is a reward in itself. And now there are few extra rewards, thanks to a first-in-the area program adopted by the Rock Island Public Library.

The Rock Island Public Library is...

Launch a Summer of Space at Rock Island Libraries

Save the Universe, Discuss the Space Race& Explore the Stars, All at Rock Island Libraries this Summer

The Library kicks off its Universe of Stories summer programming with an Interactive Movie Night for all ages. The L.I.B. team will be ready...

Starlight Revue: Free Summer Concerts in Lincoln Park

Come dance or relax under the stars at this year’s Starlight Revue free concert series held in Lincoln Park. Many genres of music will be featured at this year’s 63rd annual Rock Island Parks & Recreation Concert Series beginning T...

Quad City 76ers Semi-Pro Baseball at Douglas Park

The Rock Island Parks and Recreation Department would like to invite the public to come out to the newly renovated Douglas Park to watch the Quad City 76ers Semi-Pro Baseball Club. Their opening day for the season is Thursday, May 30th with a game against...

Rock River Flood Warning

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.  The boat barrier buoys are currently not in place as a result of the high river, thus makin...

38 ST Resurfacing Project; 7 AV to Blackhawk RD

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.  

This project is being funded by Federal Surface Transportation Blo...

I-74 Mississippi River Bridge Construction Project

In order to keep the community informed of the I-74 Mississippi River Bridge Construction Project, news releases will be sent periodically by the Iowa's Department of Transportation.  For the most up-to-date information, please visit http://www.i...