July 10th, 2024
Rock Island
Rock Island schools are offering breakfast and lunch at no cost to children under the age of 18 this summer regardless of income level or school district boundary area. Meals will be offered at Rock Island High School (1400 25th Ave, Rock Island). Breakfast is from 7:30-8:00 a.m. and Lunch is from 11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m., […]
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July 6th, 2024
Arts & Entertainment News
The Rock Island Artists’ Market will be held the second Sunday of every month, June through October at Skeleton Key Art & Antiques, 520 18th Street, Rock Island! Are you an artist or maker? Join then for the 2024 season! You can find the detail and application at www.skeletonkeyqc.com under the Rock Island Artists’ Market […]
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July 4th, 2024
Rock Island
Get your students registered for school now so you don’t have to worry about it this summer! Registration for the 2024-2025 school year is open in Skyward. All parents and guardians must provide proof of residency. You can bring proof of residency documents to your student’s school. If you’re unable to provide this by May […]
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June 28th, 2024
Arts & Entertainment News
Don’t you just love his dressing? Delicious. Oh, wait, anyway… Genesius Guild returns again this weekend with two shows, 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday of Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar.” Shows are free in Rock Island’s Lincoln Park. Join us for a gripping portrayal of political intrigue and betrayal in Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar. Set in ancient Rome, […]
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June 27th, 2024
Rock Island
Economic Growth Corporation (GROWTH) is excited to announce two important events to wrap up National Homeownership Month on Saturday, June 29th. These events are part of our ongoing commitment to ensuring fair and equal access and increase homeownership opportunities for all. We encourage interested parties to register in advance by calling 309-788-6311 or visiting the […]
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June 1st, 2024
Business
Wake Brewing is joining forces with Ground Pounder Hot Sauces to host The Dark Market on Saturday, June 1, from 12-4pm. Join us at the brewery in Rock Island for a day of collective creativity coming together to celebrate the awesome art being produced in all corners of the QCA. Vendors will set up and […]
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May 18th, 2024
Arts & Entertainment News
It’s time for the Revive Rock Island – Spring Market Fest, where unique vendors from around Rock Island and beyond come together for a day full of shopping! May 19 – Schwiebert Park Learn more here: REVIVE ROCK ISLAND In
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May 3rd, 2024
Rock Island
Join Rock Islanders for a reception to welcome RIMSD #41 new incoming Superintendent of Schools Dr. Sharon Williams. You will be able to learn more about her, and her background and hear her vision for the district. Afterward, guests will be able to mix and mingle. There will be three receptions held. May 7th – […]
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April 30th, 2024
Local News & Happenings
A huge shoutout to Young Lions Roar wrapping up National Poetry Month with us last Friday! They started the day visiting and working with our 5th and 6th graders on creative writing and poetry. We finished the day with a Poetry Showcase after school where 12 of our Lions shared poems in front of a […]
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April 18th, 2024
Rock Island
Ready for kickoff? The Rock Island High School Ultimate Tailgate Party is ready to hit the field! Get your tickets for our Ultimate Tailgate Party at Rock Island High School this Saturday! There’s going to be a lot of awesome items to bid on! http://bidpal.net/theultimatetailgateparty2024
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