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Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
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Channel Cat starts 30th season this week
The Channel Cat Water Taxi is starting its 30th anniversary season with a ribbon cutting and special event on Friday, May 23 at 10 a.m. at John Deere Commons behind the Wyndham Hotel, 1415 River Drive in Moline. The event, which marks the official start of the 2025 season, features: • Special recognitions honoring Kathy Wine, co-founder of River Action, and Jeff Nelson, CEO/managing director of MetroLINK, for their leadership with the Channel Cat • Statements and resolutions from local, state and federal elected officials on the Channel Cat's value to the riverfront and community impact • Ribbon cutting on improvements to the Moline riverfront bike path, plans for new docks in Davenport and East Moline and the future of electric ferries. • Drawing for MetroLINK's Treasure Chest giveaway, featuring a prize basket valued at over $1,500 donated by local business and organizations. The Channel Cat originally launched in 1995 and is a signature part of the Quad Cities experience, offering locals and visitors a unique way to explore the riverfront. With hop-on, hop-off service between key points in Moline, Bettendorf and Davenport, the Channel Cat combines transportation, recreation and riverfront development into one ride. 'The Channel Cat is more than just a ride across the river — it's part of what makes the Quad Cities a connected and vibrant region and has played a pivotal role in the region's riverfront development and our community's mobility,' said MetroLINK Manager of Administration Jennifer Hirsch. 'Celebrating 30 years is a proud moment for our entire community, and we're excited for what's to come.' Regular service officially begins after the celebration, with daily operations running through Labor Day. Tickets can be bought online here, replacing the Channel Cat app. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-04-2025
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Rock Island County Board pledges support for Chicago-to-Moline passenger rail
The Rock Island County Board unanimously approved a resolution this week in support of the Chicago-to-Moline passenger rail initiative currently under consideration by the Governor and Illinois General Assembly in Springfield. 'We felt it was the right time to reiterate our support, adding our voice to the chorus of voices inthe Quad Cities region, who want to see passenger rail transformed from a vision to a reality,'said Rock Island County Board Chairman Richard 'Quijas' Brunk. 'For approximately 15 years, community leaders, the City of Moline and other local governments, Quad Cities area legislators, MetroLINK, the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce, and many others have been advocating to make this happen. We wanted to voice our continued support, and highlight many of the benefits to our region.' County Board Member Porter McNeil agreed it was the right time. 'The resolution outlines the big pluses of passenger rail – the regional economic development,the boost in tourism for the Quad Cities, the connection to Chicago for entrepreneurs, andaccess to affordable transportation for all,' said McNeil. 'A week ago, Illinois' Acting Secretaryof Transportation encouraged all of us to publicly support the passenger rail investment. This isan exciting, once-in-a-generation opportunity for the Quad Cities and the entire region.' Last week at the Quad Cities Regional Business Journal's Transportation & Infrastructure Seminar, acting Illinois Transportation Secretary Gia Biagi told the audience that the Illinois Department of Transportation is . Last month, the City of Moline hosted a press conference that served as . Speakers, including Illinois State Senator Mike Halpin, Illinois State Representative Gregg Johnson and Moline Mayor Sangeetha Rayapati, discussed . Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-02-2025
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Two teens arrested after fight at Centre Station, Moline
Two teens were arrested yesterday after police said they were part of a fight at Centre Station in Moline, according to a news release from the Moline Police Department. Officers responded to Centre Station, 1200 River Drive, on February 27 at about 3:34 p.m. for a large fight among juveniles. Centre Station is the MetroLINK bus station in downtown Moline. According to a news release from the department, a verbal argument began on a MetroLINK bus carrying several high school age teens. A woman reported that a group of boys were harassing girls. When the bus stopped at Centre Station, a physical fight broke out in the parking lot. Multiple Moline Police officers, including Moline Police School Resource Officers and a squad car with a social worker responded to the scene. Metrolink employs deputies from the Rock Island County Sheriff's Office who also responded. While officers were investigating the fight, MetroLINK buses continued arriving on scheduled routes to drop passengers off at Centre Station, resulting in an additional large group of people gathering at the bus station. Several teens began rushing officers and other students. They surrounded the squad car with the social worker and a student who was detained during the investigation. A 16-year-old boy charged a group of students on the west end of the lot. An officer intervened and the boy pushed the officer. The officer tried to arrest the boy, but he fought with the officer and a deputy until he was arrested for resisting a peace officer. A 15-year-old boy was arrested for aggravated battery as part of the original fight call. The case is still under investigation by the Moline Police Department, the Rock Island County Sheriff's Office and MetroLINK. Anyone with information should contact the police at 309-797-0401, Crime Stoppers at 309-765-9500 or use the P3 Tip App. The students' names are not being released due to their ages. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
