For the fourth consecutive year, Rock Island is hosting Alternating Currents in the Quad Cities with a diverse mix of free, all-ages events Thursday, Aug. 15, through Sunday, Aug. 18, at some of downtown’s most unique public spaces and entertainment...
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Deadline for building owners to elect new water/sewer service is 6/10. Building owners in the project area have a timely and cost-effective option to replace aging water and sanitary sewer service connections to their building as part of the project....
The walls in Arts Alley are getting primed this week for one of the largest public art projects in Rock Island’s history. The Rock Island Downtown Alliance, City of Rock Island and Quad City Arts are excited to announce artists...
The Rebuild Downtown construction project continues to move forward. Current Work Week (May 27, 2024) Water main installation 2 Week Look Ahead (June 3, 2024) Water main installation IMPORTANT UPDATES Water/Sewer Connections Building owners in the project area have a timely and...
Vibrant designs proposed for two large-scale wall murals in Rock Island’s Arts Alley will be unveiled next week, and the community is invited to participate in the final selection process. The art will be displayed gallery-style for a public event 6-8...
As you can see, demolition has begun and Rebuild Downtown Rock Island is off to a great start. Please make sure you're following the signs and using designated pedestrian routes when walking near construction zones. Throughout the entire project, there will be a...
The City of Rock Island, in partnership with the Quad Cities Chamber and Rock Island Downtown Alliance, held a groundbreaking ceremony on Monday, April 15, to kick off construction of the $8.7 million Rebuild Downtown Rock Island project. The ceremony was...
The Rock Island City Council on March 25 unanimously approved final plans and construction contracts for the $8.7 million Rebuild Downtown Project, setting the stage for the largest investment in downtown's public infrastructure in a generation. "It's great to reach consensus...
Just six months after launching operations, the Rock Island Downtown Alliance is making a visible impact through its riverfront commercial district, which will soon see its largest public infrastructure investment in a generation. From day one, the new organization’s primary...
The Rock Island Downtown Alliance is launching new programs this spring to spur business growth and enhance public perception in downtown Rock Island. “We’re excited to be in implementation mode after close to three years of daily startup planning,” said Jack...