🌱 How Rock Island’s new robotic prostate treatment could change men’s health

Hi Rock Island! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How Rock Island’s new robotic prostate treatment could change men’s health
• How a Rock Island conference is reshaping crisis response across the region
• Which Rock Island-linked nonprofit tops Milan’s 2024 revenue list?

Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Humid; a morning shower, with a high of 84 and low of 71 degrees.
• Sunday: Humid with some sun, temps: high: 89, low: 76. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: Hot and humid, with a high of 98 and low of 71 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

1. Robotic prostate treatment launches at UnityPoint-Trinity Rock Island (kwqc.com) — Men in Rock Island now have access to the Quad Cities’ first robotic aquablation treatment for enlarged prostate at UnityPoint Health–Trinity Rock Island. Doctors report patients who couldn’t urinate before the procedure are seeing immediate relief, and the minimally invasive approach may reduce long-term reliance on medications for one of the most common male urological problems.
   

2. IMPACT Conference brings agencies together to improve crisis response (kwqc.com) — First responders and advocacy groups gathered in Rock Island for the IMPACT Conference, working on better ways to handle mental health and substance use crises. Organizers stressed showing the “service side” of law enforcement, improving collaboration among hospitals and agencies, and protecting first responders’ own mental health through wellness-focused sessions and keynote talks on human connection.
   

3. Milan 2024 non-profits by total revenue: Humane Society Of Rock Island leads city rankings (rockislandtoday.com) — Milan’s top-grossing nonprofit in 2024 was the Humane Society of Rock Island, bringing in more than $2.18 million in revenue while serving the wider Rock Island area. New IRS Form 990 data show how Rock Island–connected groups like the Humane Society, Rock Island Conservation Club, and Rock Island Co Extension & 4-H Foundation compare financially with other Milan organizations.
   

4. Visit Quad Cities' Dave Herrell appointed to Destinations International board of directors (ourquadcities.com) — Rock Island-area tourism could see a boost as Visit Quad Cities CEO Dave Herrell joins the Destinations International board, giving the region a stronger voice in global tourism planning. His new role is expected to support efforts that grow the Quad Cities’ $1.38 billion visitor economy and enhance quality-of-place initiatives that benefit local residents and businesses.
   

5. Lowest premium gas price in Rock Island County hits $4.59 for week ending July 18 (rockislandtoday.com) — Premium gas in Rock Island County bottomed out at $4.59 per gallon for the week ending July 18, with an average of $5.05, so local drivers are paying more than the state and national norms. The story explains how refinery outages in Illinois and Indiana, plus global oil tensions, are pushing prices higher and why costs may keep fluctuating daily.
   

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📸 Around Rock Island

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rock Island

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday July 25

• WEFUNK (Parliament Tribute) @ RIBCO →
  Rock Island Brewing Company, 1815 2nd Ave, Rock Island
  8:00 pm

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Other local events

Sunday July 26

• Ready to Rock Luau Style 2-4pm
  Horace Mann Early Learning Center Rock Island, IL 61201
• Ready to Rock the School Year!
  Horace Mann Early Learning Center Schweibert Park - 101 17th St, Rock Island, IL 61201
  2:00 pm

Monday July 27

• Free Summer Meal Program
  Children's Village West Davenport, IA 52804
• City Council Meeting →
  Rock Island, IL Calendar
  5:45 pm

Tuesday July 28

• Board of Education Meeting
  Horace Mann Early Learning Center Admin-1-north-Boardroom North (25) [telephone], Admin-1-south-Boa
  6:00 pm
• Board of Education Regular Meeting
  Denkmann Elementary RIMSD41 Administration Center
  6:00 pm

Monday August 3

• Institute Day
  Horace Mann Early Learning Center Rock Island, IL 61201

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📣 Rock Island Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday July 26

• Ready to Rock Luau Style 2-4pm
  Horace Mann Early Learning Center Rock Island, IL 61201
• Summerween Market 2026 →
  Skeleton Key Art and Antiques, 520 18th St, Rock Island
  12:00 pm
• Ready to Rock the School Year!
  Horace Mann Early Learning Center Schweibert Park - 101 17th St, Rock Island, IL 61201
  2:00 pm

Monday July 27

• Free Summer Meal Program
  Children's Village West Davenport, IA 52804

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Astro has gone missing!
  He lives by Old Mexico restaurant. He is very friendly and loves to go for car rides, but isn’t too good with other pets. Please let us know if you… (Nextdoor Keystone)

• UnityPoint Health posted a job opening for Food Service Associate in Rock Island. Apply here.
• GDI Integrated Facility Services - GDI, Inc. posted a job opening for Janitor in Rock Island. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rock Island here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Open-toad (Thank you Harold W. for sending it in!)
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