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Rock Island City Council approves one-year test of gunshot acoustic technology - The Quad-City Times
Rock Island City Council approves one-year test of gunshot acoustic technology
The Quad-City Times
📢 Published on 📅 April 14, 2026 🕒 12:30
Rock Island City Council approves one-year test of gunshot acoustic technology - Muscatine Journal
Rock Island City Council approves one-year test of gunshot acoustic technology
Muscatine Journal
📢 Published on 📅 April 14, 2026 🕒 12:30
Frank Paaske Obituary (1934 - 2026) - Davenport, IA - The Rock Island Dispatch Argus - Legacy obituary
Frank Paaske Obituary (1934 - 2026) - Davenport, IA - The Rock Island Dispatch Argus
Legacy obituary
📢 Published on 📅 April 14, 2026 🕒 11:35
Lynne Bond Obituary (1957 - 2026) - Milan, IL - The Rock Island Dispatch Argus - Legacy obituary
Lynne Bond Obituary (1957 - 2026) - Milan, IL - The Rock Island Dispatch Argus
Legacy obituary
📢 Published on 📅 April 14, 2026 🕒 11:35
Gretchen at Work: Dinner and a show at Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse in Rock Island - The Quad-City Times
Gretchen at Work: Dinner and a show at Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse in Rock Island
The Quad-City Times
📢 Published on 📅 April 14, 2026 🕒 10:45
Armscor/Rock Island Armory to Attend NRA 2026 in Mid-April - Outdoor Wire
Armscor/Rock Island Armory to Attend NRA 2026 in Mid-April
Outdoor Wire
📢 Published on 📅 April 14, 2026 🕒 10:04
Rock Island Approves Gunshot Detection Pilot Program - National Today
Rock Island Approves Gunshot Detection Pilot Program
National Today
📢 Published on 📅 April 14, 2026 🕒 05:21
Gunshot sound detector pilot program coming to Rock Island - fox10tv.com
Gunshot sound detector pilot program coming to Rock Island
fox10tv.com
📢 Published on 📅 April 14, 2026 🕒 03:52
Gunshot sound detector pilot program coming to Rock Island - WSMV
Gunshot sound detector pilot program coming to Rock Island
WSMV
📢 Published on 📅 April 14, 2026 🕒 03:52
Rock Island approves audio gunshot detection pilot program - WQAD
Rock Island approves audio gunshot detection pilot program
WQAD
📢 Published on 📅 April 14, 2026 🕒 03:33
Rock Island approves audio gunshot detection pilot program - WQAD
Rock Island approves audio gunshot detection pilot program
WQAD
📢 Published on 📅 April 14, 2026 🕒 03:04
Rock Island City Council approves gunshot audio-detection system - OurQuadCities
Rock Island City Council approves gunshot audio-detection system
OurQuadCities
📢 Published on 📅 April 14, 2026 🕒 02:52
Rock Island City Council approves gunshot audio-detection system - Yahoo
Rock Island City Council approves gunshot audio-detection system
Yahoo
📢 Published on 📅 April 14, 2026 🕒 02:52
Gunshot sound detector pilot program coming to Rock Island - KWQC
Gunshot sound detector pilot program coming to Rock Island
KWQC
📢 Published on 📅 April 14, 2026 🕒 01:10
I-74 Bridge Pedestrian Trail to close overnight for utility work - National Today
I-74 Bridge Pedestrian Trail to close overnight for utility work
National Today
📢 Published on 📅 April 13, 2026 🕒 22:44
Hear about Rock Island West End revitalization at monthly meetings - OurQuadCities
Hear about Rock Island West End revitalization at monthly meetings
OurQuadCities
📢 Published on 📅 April 13, 2026 🕒 20:50
Taylor Ridge crash injures three, one airlifted - WQAD
Taylor Ridge crash injures three, one airlifted
WQAD
📢 Published on 📅 April 13, 2026 🕒 16:36
Rock Island bingo, catfish dinner to benefit learning experience for students - WQAD
Rock Island bingo, catfish dinner to benefit learning experience for students
WQAD
📢 Published on 📅 April 13, 2026 🕒 16:16
Margaret Nelson Obituary (1939 - 2026) - Bettendorf, IA - The Rock Island Dispatch Argus - Legacy obituary
Margaret Nelson Obituary (1939 - 2026) - Bettendorf, IA - The Rock Island Dispatch Argus
Legacy obituary
📢 Published on 📅 April 12, 2026 🕒 16:36
Patricia DeKeyrel Obituary (1941 - 2026) - Milan, IL - The Rock Island Dispatch Argus - Legacy obituary
Patricia DeKeyrel Obituary (1941 - 2026) - Milan, IL - The Rock Island Dispatch Argus
Legacy obituary
📢 Published on 📅 April 12, 2026 🕒 16:36
Martha Finnie Obituary (1954 - 04/12/2026) - Rock Island, IL - The Rock Island Dispatch Argus - Legacy obituary
Martha Finnie Obituary (1954 - 04/12/2026) - Rock Island, IL - The Rock Island Dispatch Argus
Legacy obituary
📢 Published on 📅 April 12, 2026 🕒 07:00
Central College Dutch Spring Sports Update - National Today
Central College Dutch Spring Sports Update
National Today
📢 Published on 📅 April 11, 2026 🕒 19:29
Joseph Andrew Major Jr. Obituary April 7, 2026 - Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc.
Joseph Andrew Major Jr. Obituary April 7, 2026
Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc.
📢 Published on 📅 April 11, 2026 🕒 19:17
Doris "Skipper" A. Snow Obituary April 11, 2026 - Esterdahl Mortuary and Crematory
Doris "Skipper" A. Snow Obituary April 11, 2026
Esterdahl Mortuary and Crematory
📢 Published on 📅 April 11, 2026 🕒 07:00
James W. Hogan Obituary April 11, 2026 - Esterdahl Mortuary and Crematory
James W. Hogan Obituary April 11, 2026
Esterdahl Mortuary and Crematory
📢 Published on 📅 April 11, 2026 🕒 07:00
Bruce Hutton Obituary (1946 - 2026) - Moline, IL - The Rock Island Dispatch Argus - Legacy obituary
Bruce Hutton Obituary (1946 - 2026) - Moline, IL - The Rock Island Dispatch Argus
Legacy obituary
📢 Published on 📅 April 11, 2026 🕒 07:00
Library Citizens’ Academy planned for Rock Island - OurQuadCities
Library Citizens’ Academy planned for Rock Island
OurQuadCities
📢 Published on 📅 April 11, 2026 🕒 00:23
Shots Fired Reported Between Rock Island and Quincy on SR 28 - Source ONE News
Shots Fired Reported Between Rock Island and Quincy on SR 28
Source ONE News
📢 Published on 📅 April 10, 2026 🕒 07:00
Kristopher D. Jones Obituary April 10, 2026 - Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc.
Kristopher D. Jones Obituary April 10, 2026
Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc.
📢 Published on 📅 April 10, 2026 🕒 07:00
Rock Island deputy chief of police to retire - WSMV
Rock Island deputy chief of police to retire
WSMV
📢 Published on 📅 April 10, 2026 🕒 03:41
UPDATE: Power restored after car hits Rock Island utility pole - OurQuadCities
UPDATE: Power restored after car hits Rock Island utility pole
OurQuadCities
📢 Published on 📅 April 9, 2026 🕒 22:48
Rock Island deputy chief of police to retire - KWQC
Rock Island deputy chief of police to retire
KWQC
📢 Published on 📅 April 9, 2026 🕒 21:17
Rock Island expands role at Arsenal with new $40 million agreement - WQAD
Rock Island expands role at Arsenal with new $40 million agreement
WQAD
📢 Published on 📅 April 8, 2026 🕒 22:21
News - Rock Island and Arsenal Solidify Partnership with Service Agreement - DVIDS
News - Rock Island and Arsenal Solidify Partnership with Service Agreement
DVIDS
📢 Published on 📅 April 8, 2026 🕒 18:57
Departments respond to crash on 4th Avenue, Rock Island - OurQuadCities
Departments respond to crash on 4th Avenue, Rock Island
OurQuadCities
📢 Published on 📅 April 8, 2026 🕒 15:54
Mary Etta Sheraden Obituary April 8, 2026 - Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc.
Mary Etta Sheraden Obituary April 8, 2026
Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc.
📢 Published on 📅 April 8, 2026 🕒 07:00
Rock Island and Arsenal Solidify Partnership with Service Agreement [Image 2 of 6] - DVIDS
Rock Island and Arsenal Solidify Partnership with Service Agreement [Image 2 of 6]
DVIDS
📢 Published on 📅 April 7, 2026 🕒 18:31
Local nonprofit to distribute books to Rock Island Academy students - WQAD
Local nonprofit to distribute books to Rock Island Academy students
WQAD
📢 Published on 📅 April 6, 2026 🕒 21:37
Crews contain outside fire near Highway 24 in Falcon, Rock Island Trail bridge closed - KKTV
Crews contain outside fire near Highway 24 in Falcon, Rock Island Trail bridge closed
KKTV
📢 Published on 📅 April 6, 2026 🕒 20:21
Earth Day Concert on the Rock Island Bridge! - Sierra Club
Earth Day Concert on the Rock Island Bridge!
Sierra Club
📢 Published on 📅 April 4, 2026 🕒 00:42
Pinwheel garden planted in Rock Island for Child Abuse Prevention Month - KWQC
Pinwheel garden planted in Rock Island for Child Abuse Prevention Month
KWQC
📢 Published on 📅 April 3, 2026 🕒 07:00
Rock Island Bridge opens, connecting KCK to KCMO. Only one side is accessible - Kansas City Star
Rock Island Bridge opens, connecting KCK to KCMO. Only one side is accessible
Kansas City Star
📢 Published on 📅 April 2, 2026 🕒 07:00
Construction underway for dispensary and truck stop in Rock Island - WQAD
Construction underway for dispensary and truck stop in Rock Island
WQAD
📢 Published on 📅 April 2, 2026 🕒 03:20
Work on I-74 and 280 in Rock Island County resumes April 6 - KWQC
Work on I-74 and 280 in Rock Island County resumes April 6
KWQC
📢 Published on 📅 April 1, 2026 🕒 07:00
Rock Island Bridge opens as world’s first entertainment district on a bridge - KCTV
Rock Island Bridge opens as world’s first entertainment district on a bridge
KCTV
📢 Published on 📅 April 1, 2026 🕒 07:00
‘Find Your Joy’: Rock Island Library launches National Library week programs, Citizen’s Academy - KWQC
‘Find Your Joy’: Rock Island Library launches National Library week programs, Citizen’s Academy
KWQC
📢 Published on 📅 April 1, 2026 🕒 07:00
Rock Island Bridge opens in Kansas City: What to know - FOX4KC.com
Rock Island Bridge opens in Kansas City: What to know
FOX4KC.com
📢 Published on 📅 April 1, 2026 🕒 07:00
Inaugural Kansas City Cocktail Festival to debut on Rock Island Bridge - KCTV
Inaugural Kansas City Cocktail Festival to debut on Rock Island Bridge
KCTV
📢 Published on 📅 April 1, 2026 🕒 07:00
‘I’m over the moon about it’: Rock Island Bridge opens Wednesday in West Bottoms - KCTV
‘I’m over the moon about it’: Rock Island Bridge opens Wednesday in West Bottoms
KCTV
📢 Published on 📅 March 31, 2026 🕒 07:00
First look: River House sets the menu for Rock Island Bridge - Axios
First look: River House sets the menu for Rock Island Bridge
Axios
📢 Published on 📅 March 30, 2026 🕒 07:00
150 Rock Island Arsenal workers facing job uncertainty - WQAD
150 Rock Island Arsenal workers facing job uncertainty
WQAD
📢 Published on 📅 March 27, 2026 🕒 07:00
Miller-Meeks to Army Secretary Driscoll: The United States Needs Strong Support for the Continued Investment in Rock Island Arsenal - Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks | (.gov)
Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks | (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 March 25, 2026 🕒 13:18
Crews respond to fire at Rock Island Domino’s Pizza location - KWQC
Crews respond to fire at Rock Island Domino’s Pizza location
KWQC
📢 Published on 📅 March 25, 2026 🕒 07:00
1 arrested, 1 wanted, 1 injured after Saturday Rock Island shooting, police say - KWQC
1 arrested, 1 wanted, 1 injured after Saturday Rock Island shooting, police say
KWQC
📢 Published on 📅 March 24, 2026 🕒 07:00
Man shot in Rock Island; one suspect arrested, second remains at large - WQAD
Man shot in Rock Island; one suspect arrested, second remains at large
WQAD
📢 Published on 📅 March 24, 2026 🕒 07:00
2 Rock Island golf courses open for 2026 season - KWQC
2 Rock Island golf courses open for 2026 season
KWQC
📢 Published on 📅 March 24, 2026 🕒 07:00
Rock Island Bridge set to open April 1 after years of delays - KSHB 41 Kansas City
Rock Island Bridge set to open April 1 after years of delays
KSHB 41 Kansas City
📢 Published on 📅 March 23, 2026 🕒 13:00
Rock Island Bridge to open next week after several years of construction - FOX4KC.com
Rock Island Bridge to open next week after several years of construction
FOX4KC.com
📢 Published on 📅 March 23, 2026 🕒 07:00
Rock Island Bridge announces grand opening after years of planning - KMBC
Rock Island Bridge announces grand opening after years of planning
KMBC
📢 Published on 📅 March 23, 2026 🕒 07:00
No foolin’! Rock Island Bridge over Kansas River to open April 1 - KCTV
No foolin’! Rock Island Bridge over Kansas River to open April 1
KCTV
📢 Published on 📅 March 22, 2026 🕒 07:00
Herbert wins Dem race for Rock Island County Sheriff - KWQC
Herbert wins Dem race for Rock Island County Sheriff
KWQC
📢 Published on 📅 March 17, 2026 🕒 07:00
Meet Rock Island Co. Sheriff candidate: Sgt. Marcus Herbert - KWQC
Meet Rock Island Co. Sheriff candidate: Sgt. Marcus Herbert
KWQC
📢 Published on 📅 March 16, 2026 🕒 07:00
State Police: 1 dead after crews respond to Rock Island County crash on I-88 - KWQC
State Police: 1 dead after crews respond to Rock Island County crash on I-88
KWQC
📢 Published on 📅 March 14, 2026 🕒 07:00
Meet Rock Island Co. Sheriff candidate: Tim Gillette - KWQC
Meet Rock Island Co. Sheriff candidate: Tim Gillette
KWQC
📢 Published on 📅 March 11, 2026 🕒 07:00
Power restored after Rock Island Arsenal shuts down island-wide power due to electrical emergency - WQAD
Power restored after Rock Island Arsenal shuts down island-wide power due to electrical emergency
WQAD
📢 Published on 📅 March 11, 2026 🕒 07:00
Kansas City’s Rock Island Bridge redevelopment is finally opening over the Kansas River - KCUR
Kansas City’s Rock Island Bridge redevelopment is finally opening over the Kansas River
KCUR
📢 Published on 📅 March 11, 2026 🕒 07:00
Democratic candidates for Rock Island County sheriff share positions on ICE policy, staffing and community trust - WQAD
WQAD
📢 Published on 📅 March 10, 2026 🕒 07:00
Lizzie M. Jackson Obituary March 4, 2026 - Trimble Funeral Home & Crematory
Lizzie M. Jackson Obituary March 4, 2026
Trimble Funeral Home & Crematory
📢 Published on 📅 March 4, 2026 🕒 08:00
Cannon fire to be heard from Rock Island Arsenal - KWQC
Cannon fire to be heard from Rock Island Arsenal
KWQC
📢 Published on 📅 March 3, 2026 🕒 08:00
Augustana College, City of Rock Island look to spark growth in Hilltop neighborhood - KWQC
Augustana College, City of Rock Island look to spark growth in Hilltop neighborhood
KWQC
📢 Published on 📅 March 2, 2026 🕒 08:00
Rock Island Arsenal increases security - KWQC
Rock Island Arsenal increases security
KWQC
📢 Published on 📅 March 1, 2026 🕒 08:00
Rock Island Arsenal suspends expedited entry program amid escalating conflict with Iran - WQAD
Rock Island Arsenal suspends expedited entry program amid escalating conflict with Iran
WQAD
📢 Published on 📅 March 1, 2026 🕒 08:00
Rock Island High School students walk out of class to protest district administration - WQAD
Rock Island High School students walk out of class to protest district administration
WQAD
📢 Published on 📅 February 27, 2026 🕒 08:00
Rock Island, DARI to end $300,000-a-year contract, citing ‘realignment and refocus’ - KWQC
Rock Island, DARI to end $300,000-a-year contract, citing ‘realignment and refocus’
KWQC
📢 Published on 📅 February 24, 2026 🕒 08:00
Students ‘terrorize’ Rock Island High School: Rock Island-Milan School Board hears public outcry - OurQuadCities
Students ‘terrorize’ Rock Island High School: Rock Island-Milan School Board hears public outcry
OurQuadCities
📢 Published on 📅 February 24, 2026 🕒 08:00
Rock Island City Council hears public comment on future of Chief Black Hawk statue - KWQC
Rock Island City Council hears public comment on future of Chief Black Hawk statue
KWQC
📢 Published on 📅 February 23, 2026 🕒 08:00
A Rock Island mystery solved: Chief Black Hawk Statue found - KWQC
A Rock Island mystery solved: Chief Black Hawk Statue found
KWQC
📢 Published on 📅 February 20, 2026 🕒 08:00
Rock Island Fresh Films plans $12M studio as students find path to film careers - KWQC
Rock Island Fresh Films plans $12M studio as students find path to film careers
KWQC
📢 Published on 📅 February 20, 2026 🕒 08:00
Rock Island mystery: Where is Chief Black Hawk Statue and why won’t city let anyone see it? - KWQC
Rock Island mystery: Where is Chief Black Hawk Statue and why won’t city let anyone see it?
KWQC
📢 Published on 📅 February 19, 2026 🕒 08:00
Rock Island Bridge inching closer to completion, but no opening date set yet - KSHB 41 Kansas City
Rock Island Bridge inching closer to completion, but no opening date set yet
KSHB 41 Kansas City
📢 Published on 📅 February 18, 2026 🕒 08:00
Rock Island schools deputy superintendent to resume position, district officials say - KWQC
Rock Island schools deputy superintendent to resume position, district officials say
KWQC
📢 Published on 📅 February 17, 2026 🕒 08:00
17-year-old charged with misdemeanor battery after fight at Rock Island High School - WQAD
17-year-old charged with misdemeanor battery after fight at Rock Island High School
WQAD
📢 Published on 📅 February 12, 2026 🕒 08:00
Officials: Rock Island-Milan School District deputy superintendent placed on paid administrative leave - KWQC
KWQC
📢 Published on 📅 February 12, 2026 🕒 08:00
Franz "Bud" Helpenstell Obituary June 20, 2023 - Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc.
Franz "Bud" Helpenstell Obituary June 20, 2023
Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc.
📢 Published on 📅 February 3, 2026 🕒 09:43
2 people, 4 dogs displaced in Rock Island house fire - KWQC
2 people, 4 dogs displaced in Rock Island house fire
KWQC
📢 Published on 📅 February 1, 2026 🕒 08:00
Rock Island fire displaces 2 occupants and 4 dogs - WQAD
Rock Island fire displaces 2 occupants and 4 dogs
WQAD
📢 Published on 📅 February 1, 2026 🕒 08:00
News - Always Ready: The Women Powering Soldier Support at Rock Island Arsenal - DVIDS
News - Always Ready: The Women Powering Soldier Support at Rock Island Arsenal
DVIDS
📢 Published on 📅 January 28, 2026 🕒 08:00
Video: The Rock Island Trail - National Park Service (.gov)
National Park Service (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 January 20, 2026 🕒 08:00
Rock Island launches survey to guide future goals and priorities - KWQC
Rock Island launches survey to guide future goals and priorities
KWQC
📢 Published on 📅 December 31, 2025 🕒 08:00
Boil order lifted for part of Rock Island - KWQC
Boil order lifted for part of Rock Island
KWQC
📢 Published on 📅 December 23, 2025 🕒 08:00
Three men arrested after homeless man beaten, stabbed in Rock Island - WQAD
Three men arrested after homeless man beaten, stabbed in Rock Island
WQAD
📢 Published on 📅 December 23, 2025 🕒 08:00
Defense bill boosts Rock Island Arsenal manufacturing and research opportunities - KWQC
Defense bill boosts Rock Island Arsenal manufacturing and research opportunities
KWQC
📢 Published on 📅 December 18, 2025 🕒 08:00
Rock Island students surprised with comfort items for winter - KWQC
Rock Island students surprised with comfort items for winter
KWQC
📢 Published on 📅 December 16, 2025 🕒 08:00
House votes to guard Rock Island Arsenal from proposed job cuts - KWQC
House votes to guard Rock Island Arsenal from proposed job cuts
KWQC
📢 Published on 📅 December 10, 2025 🕒 08:00
State’s Attorney investigating Rock Island Board of Education - KWQC
State’s Attorney investigating Rock Island Board of Education
KWQC
📢 Published on 📅 November 19, 2025 🕒 08:00
USTA unveils refurbished courts in Rock Island, Ill., in honor of Madison Keys' AO win - USTA
USTA unveils refurbished courts in Rock Island, Ill., in honor of Madison Keys' AO win
USTA
📢 Published on 📅 November 10, 2025 🕒 08:00
Corlon C. McDuffy Obituary November 6, 2025 - Trimble Funeral Home & Crematory
Corlon C. McDuffy Obituary November 6, 2025
Trimble Funeral Home & Crematory
📢 Published on 📅 November 6, 2025 🕒 08:00
18-year-old, 15-year-old charged after shooting, police chase - KWQC
18-year-old, 15-year-old charged after shooting, police chase
KWQC
📢 Published on 📅 November 6, 2025 🕒 08:00
1 injured after shooting outside bar, police say - KWQC
1 injured after shooting outside bar, police say
KWQC
📢 Published on 📅 October 12, 2025 🕒 07:00
Rock Island - Rails to Trails Conservancy
Rails to Trails Conservancy
📢 Published on 📅 July 8, 2025 🕒 02:36
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