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July 14, 2014

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Rock Island Police Department Groundbreaking for New Location

City Officials and City Staff will gather at 6th Avenue and 13th Street, the site of the new Rock Island Police Station for a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, July 15, 2014 at 4:00 pm. Those attending the event will also have the opportunity to view the unveiling of the final station design. The public is welcome to attend. Construction on the project is slated to begin July 16th. 

Battle of the Badges

Sunday, July 20th, Rock Island Police & Fire will be playing a softball game versus Davenport Police & Fire. The game will take place at 2:45 pm prior to the River Bandits Game (5:00 pm) at Modern Woodman Field. Tickets are available in the Human Resources Department of the City Hall building for $10.00 with $4.00 of each ticket sold going  to Ronald McDonald House. The ticket purchased will get you into the Police/Fire game as well as the River Bandits game. You can also purchase tennis balls during the game for a "ball toss" with all proceeds going to Ronald McDonald House. Please come and show your support for the Ronald McDonald House, City of Rock Island, and the Police and Fire employees playing in the game.

Off the Rail Thursdays

Each Thursday from 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm throughout the summer join Whitewater Junction at 17th Street & 18th Avenue for a day of relay races, contests, and other fun-filled activities.  The July 24 theme is celebrating Winter Holidays in July.  Admission is $7.00. Children 2 and under are free with paid adult.

Starlight Revue Concert Series 

Tuesday, July 24, you can sing the blues with the Ellis Kells Band at the Starlight Revue Music Under the Stars Concert Series held at Lincoln Park. Start the evening with dinner at 6:00 pm from the Hy-Vee grill then learn a new dance move at the free dance lessons. At 7:00 pm the music begins. Concert rain date is Wednesday of the same week. Call (309) 732-RAIN. 

30th Annual Labor Day Parade

The City of Rock Island invites you to participate in the 30th Annual Old-fashioned Labor Day Parade scheduled for Monday, September 1, 2014. This year's theme is Celebrating 30 Years of Community Pride! The first Labor Day Parade was held in 1985 as part of Rock Island's yearlong 150th or Sesquicentennial Celebration. Over the past 29 years the parade has grown to average 150 entries and has become a popular annual event that draws thousands of spectators! Build a float, enter your business vehicle, organization, school, church van or simply walk the parade route. The application form is available at www.rigov.org under the City Clicks section or call Mary at (309) 732-2923 for more information. Applications are due by August 18, 2014. 

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