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...
The Rock Island Downtown Alliance and Quad City Arts are seeking two artists (or artist teams) for the design and installation of two public murals on exterior walls in Rock Island, Illinois. The murals will be created on separate concrete...
A bright green metal caboose ornament from Rock Island hangs on 5-year-old Tyreese Resech’s Christmas tree is a special tradition that’s in its second year. The Hunt for the Holiday Train organized by the Rock Island Downtown Alliance and sponsored by...
The Challenge is one of several holiday promotions for Deck the Downtowns, presented by TBK Bank, and organized by the Downtown Davenport Partnership, Downtown Bettendorf Organization and Rock Island Downtown Alliance....
Deck the Downtowns presented by TBK Bank is back Nov. 18 - Jan. 1, 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 downtown Rock...
The Downtown Alliance’s early successes and future ambitions were put on full display during our official launch party at Huckleberry’s Great Pizza and Calzones. With dozens of downtown workers, business owners, residents and property owners present, Downtown Alliance Executive Director...
The Rock Island Downtown Alliance has an expanded arsenal of resources with recent additions to personnel, equipment and technology – all designed to boost the new organization’s impact on the downtown. With new Operations Manager De’Andre Robinson on board, there’s...
The role includes implementation and oversight of daily cleaning, beautification and maintenance services with a keen focus on improving the downtown experience for businesses, residents and visitors. ...