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City of Rock Island's YouTube pageThe Rock Island City Council approved selling the nearly ten-acre parcel of land adjacent to the Milan Bottoms wetlands to developers A Hana Illowa LLC. The council also overrode a veto by Mayor Ashley Harris that would have removed the city manager's license authority. Council also approved a development agreement with Crawford Company for a metal machine shop during its October 27th meeting. -
City of Rock Island's YouTube pageCommunity Development Director Miles Brainard spoke with WVIK News on Tuesday, October 21st, about the social service license process and how exemptions could change for existing social service organizations.
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Paul Glastris, editor of the Washington Monthly, talks about the magazine's criteria for ranking American colleges and universities, how it differs from other ratings including US News, how they rate their "Best Bang for the Buck" colleges to help students and parents examine schools based on marketable degrees at affordable prices, and more. -
The Rock Island City Council has approved setting up a regulatory framework for homeless shelters and other social service organizations offering basic housing and food assistance. -
Chris Cournoyer, former State Senator from eastern Iowa, discusses her tenure as Lt. Governor, how her appointment came about, her focus and responsibilities and her current campaign for State Auditor including the office's fit with her tech background and her priorities for the office. -
WVIK News spoke with Rock Island Community Development Director Miles Brainard about the ordinance, which is set for a second reading by the city council on October 13th. The interview also covers updates to the Casino-West development site, Community Home Partners' resolution of support, and an influx of funds for the city's Home Repair and Accessibility Program. -
Adam Jentleson, former top aide to Sens. Harry Reid and John Fetterman, discusses his book Kill Switch: The Rise of the Modern Senate and Crippling of American Democracy. -
The City of Moline is upgrading its South Slope Wastewater Treatment Plant to stay in compliance with state regulations. They broke ground on the project this week.WVIK News spoke with WPC Operations Manager Greg Pyles and Moline Utilities Director Laura Pigatti Williamson about the upgrades that are expected to be completed in 2029. -
Rock Island Public Works crews are flushing hydrants and cleaning the city's water system over the next two months. Residents may notice a chlorine smell or discoloration. Rock Island Utilities Superintendent Jason Upton says water quality will not be impacted.
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Coalition organizer Taelor Denton speaks with WVIK News about the rally, which calls on the city of Rock Island to boycott Israel amid international claims the nation is committing genocide in Gaza. The rally is Saturday, starting at 2 pm at 1500 Centennial Bridge. -
Carter Hendren, a top Republican operative when the Illinois GOP was dominant in the Governor's office, looks back at why the Republicans were more competitive, why he believes in patronage, which elections changed the, course of Illinois politics, what needs to be done to reform the state, and much more.
