an artist painting a mural on a downtown Rock Island building in Arts Alley

Downtown Rock Island Blog

What’s the hot new restaurant in Rock Island? What’s the cool new event downtown? What business resources or living amenities are available in Downtown Rock Island? Find out about what’s new and interesting in Rock Island’s booming downtown in our regular blogs.

New Documentary showcases the impact of Alternating Currents
September 2, 2025
Watch the documentary on the web
New murals are bold additions to Downtown Rock Island
August 27, 2025
Two new murals installed as part of the Alternating Currents festival
Downtown Alliance’s Jack Cullen named 2025 Rock Island Citizen of the Year in the Professional category
August 25, 2025
Downtown's Huckleberry's Pizza & Calzones named Rock Island Business of Year
Arts & Entertainment lineup set for Alternating Currents Aug. 14-17 in Downtown Rock Island
July 17, 2025
The Thursday night kickoff begins with a wide range of fun activities at the Arts Alley Block Party followed by headliner New Breed Brass Band of New Orleans at Schwiebert Riverfront Park.
Photo contest to celebrate new block letters, green lawn downtown
July 11, 2025
Take your photo with the "ROCK ISLAND" letters
Historic Businesses Mark Major Milestones in Downtown Rock Island
June 27, 2025
Celebrating the legacy businesses that helped build downtown
2nd Saturdays on 2nd Ave. brings new vibe to Downtown Rock Island
June 4, 2025
Free program to feature fitness, fun, music and games during QC Farmers' Market
QC Farmers’ Market moving to Downtown Rock Island
May 20, 2025
City's new "festival street" will host event every Saturday, May 31 - Oct. 25
What’s Up Downtown with Jack Cullen: Spring 2025
May 5, 2025
A quarterly update on all things Downtown Rock Island
Ride on, Rock Island: Free breakfast, fun set for Bike to Work Day
May 2, 2025
Workforce encouraged to pedal downtown May 16

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