Spring construction season is officially here, and Valley Construction is hard at work on the Rebuild Downtown Rock Island Project. As work continues to ramp up and traffic changes occur, please share this communication with downtown colleagues, employees, neighbors and...
Downtown Rock Island’s Arts Alley (1719 2nd Ave.) is turning into a lucky charm of a social shopping spot Saturday, March 15, for its first Shamrock Market! From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. just off the St. Patrick's Day Grand Parade...
The City of Rock Island’s Rebuild Downtown Project was named the Project of the Year by the Indiana, Illinois, Iowa Foundation for Fair Contracting (III FFC). Jack Cullen, Executive Director of the Rock Island Downtown Alliance, accepted the award on behalf...
What’s Up Downtown is a quarterly update on all things downtown Rock Island from Jack Cullen, Executive Director of the Rock Island Downtown Alliance. Downtown Rock Island is on the move. A vibrant holiday season marked the end of 2024, paving...
Rock Island Mayor Mike Thoms praised the work of the Rock Island Downtown Alliance during his 2025 State of the City Address on Jan. 28 at Bally's Quad Cities Casino & Hotel. "This is still a new organization that is doing...
Valentine’s Day-themed event features exclusive promos & prizes from participating businesses The Rock Island Downtown Alliance in partnership with Lavish Salon & Spa and Afterimage Boutique are excited to present the Sweetheart Shop Hop on Saturday, Feb. 8. The Valentine’s Day-themed...
The Rock Island Downtown Alliance received a High Five award for Community Development & Reinvestment for the renovation of Arts Alley from the Development Association of Rock Island (DARI). The $534,000 project, funded by the City of Rock Island and...
Deck the Downtowns, presented by TBK Bank, is back Nov. 21, 2024 – Jan. 1, 2025, and the Rock Island Downtown Alliance is excited to bring you all-ages activities to enjoy while you eat, drink, shop and be merry in...
2024 Holiday Weekends 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 1719 2nd Ave., Rock Island The inaugural Arts Alley Holiday Market presented by Valley Construction will be open weekends from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. starting Nov. 29 through Dec. 22, located at 1719 2nd...
