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Rock Island
December 15, 2014

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Holiday Observance Schedule

In observance of the holidays, City Hall will be closed Wednesday, December 24; Thursday, December 25; and Thursday, January 1. The refuse schedule will be on normal schedule Monday thru Wednesday and the rest of the week one day late both the week of Christmas and New Years. The recycling will be on schedule Tuesday and Wednesday and the rest of the week one day late for both the week of Christmas and New Years. All Rock Island Library locations will close early at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, December 23 and Tuesday, December 30 and will be closed December 24, 25 and 31 and January 1 for the Christmas and New Year's Holiday. The City of Rock Island wishes everyone a very happy and safe holiday season!

 Snow Routes

As we enter the winter season, please note that parking is not allowed on designated snow routes when two or more inches of snow has fallen until the snow has been removed. Snow routes are marked by street signage. Vehicles in violation of this ordinance will receive a $35 parking ticket. Vehicles that remain in violation will be towed. In the event of snow, primary streets are plowed first and school areas are plowed second. Residential streets are plowed when the primary streets and school areas are complete. 

Free Library Classes Help You Get Up to Speed With New Technology Gifts

Are you getting or giving new technology this holiday season? You can build your technology literacy with free classes on a number of devices and platforms at Rock Island Public Libraries. To meet post-holiday demand, the library will add extra technology class sessions and topics for those who unwrap new technology under the tree this holiday season. Each session covers all common device types, including personal eReaders, computers, tablets and Mp3 players. The class will cover basic features, tips and settings for users of both Apple-based and Android-based tablet computers and phones. Participants should bring their devices along.Instruction is aimed at adult learners. Children and teens must be accompanied by an adult.For dates and times, check the calendar at http://rockislandlibrary.org// or call (309) 732-READ(7323).

2015 Citizen Police Academy

Applications are now being accepted for the 2015 Illinois Quad City Police Departments Citizen Police Academy. The Citizen Police Academy is an 11 week program designed to give participants a basic knowledge of how your police department operates and is taught by police officers from the Illinois Quad Cities area. The academy will meet weekly February 4th through April 15th from 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm. If you are interested or want further information, you can pick up an application/information flyer at the Rock Island, Moline, East Moline, Silvis or Milan Police Departments, Rock Island County Sheriff's Department or the Illinois State Police. Completed applications will be accepted until January 9, 2015. 

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