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CommunityAfter a one-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Quad Cities 4th of July fireworks will return. Red, White, and Boom is set for Saturday July 3rd, on the…
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After working for Quad City Botanical Center since its beginning 23 years ago, Ami Porter is leaving the nonprofit in Rock Island, and the…
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EconomyA leader for the effort to re-vitalize downtown Rock Island has been hired. The Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce has chosen Jack Cullen to be Downtown Rock…
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GovernmentRock Island is looking forward to receiving a lot of help from the American Rescue Plan. The bill just signed by the president sets aside millions of…
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EconomyThe city of Rock Island may help the owner of the former Farmall plant with its latest development project. Monday night the city council will consider an…
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CommunityThe state of Illinois has given a major boost to the YWCA of the Quad Cities and its plans for a new building. It's announced a grant for 597,000 dollars…
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CommunityTwo sites in Rock Island have been added to the National Register of Historic Places - the Downtown Rock Island Historic District and the Arsenal Courts…
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CommunityFamily and friends of a missing East Moline man will hold a prayer vigil this weekend. 35 year old Ryan Muckelston was last seen on January 18th, leaving…
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GovernmentRock Island may bring in some outside help to manage its downtown. Monday night the city council will consider hiring the Quad Cities Chamber of…
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GovernmentDespite the pandemic Rock Island had a good year in 2020, and should be just as strong or stronger this year. That was the message Monday from Rock Island…