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Demolition derby provides smashing good time

Forty-seven guns recovered in drug bust

EarthTalk: Insulating paints

Dear EarthTalk: Do insulating paints actually insulate and save energy? If they do, are they environmentally friendly to use? -- B.D.
Paint additives that claim insulating...

An Invitation to our Rock Island Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Rock Island, we’d like to get the
unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to...

Refinance Your Mortgage Locally, as Mortgage Rates Drop to 5% Level

­­With recent Fed action, interest rates on 30 year fixed rate mortgages have fallen across the country to 5% and, for the best credits, even lower.
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Eat Local! Great Resources in the Rock Island area

What’s the one small change that 1) instantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Washington’s economy and 4)helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made...

Weekend Activities in and around Rock Island

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat your­self to a day out on­ ­the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Rock Island organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Rock Island is looking to let the community know out about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works:...

Digging into 'shovel-ready projects' in the Rock Island area

They're called 'shovel-ready,' those stimulus projects that have been surveyed, planned for, approved and are ready to go in cities all around America. They've been on hold due...

Giving To Rock Island Non-Profits: It Does Good…And It Feels Good

“There is no greater joy in life than giving to worthy
causes.” – Ted Turner, announcing his decision to give $1 billion to the United Nations (1997)
No doubt...

Make a difference in Rock Island! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunity

You want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where to start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Rock Island area and around the...

The (Even Greater) Outdoors: Get Out There!

­­­In an age where we spend our days hooked up to Bluetoo­t­hs, broadband and Blackberries, spending a little time in Nature is even more impo­rtan­t to our sanity.Slowing...

Browse This Week's Classified Ads For Rock Island

They're short, potent and can help you move everything from a used treadmill to a 6 bedroom house. Check out our terrific resources for classified ads in and around Rock Island,...

Don’t let dining out in the Rock Island area do you in!

Going out to eat in Rock Island and the surrounding area is one of life’s great pleasures. But too often, all those goodi­es on the menu can leave your waistline feeling a...

Winning the Real Estate Game in Rock Island in a Tough Market

It's pretty much accepted fact that a Washington home is one of the best investments you can make; but like many things in life, timing is everything.
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Rock Island Washington Information: Rock Island, Washington is part of DOUGLAS County. Population for Rock Island from the last gathering is 863. You can view Rock Island venues that host many Rock Island WA events every year. You can also research Rock Island Washington homes for sale by visiting our Rock Island Washington real estate guide. Rock Island Washington has a latitude of 47.3708 and a longitude of -120.139. Zip codes in Rock Island, WA include 98850 ... more Rock Island zips.