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Rock Island, Illinois Patch AM: a 4 min readGood day Rock Island! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Sacred Heart’s century-old Rock Island organ needs $150,000 of work
- What neighbors reported after shots rang out on 43rd Street
- Why a Rock Island day center suddenly needs a much bigger home
Also on today's calendar: 2026 Quad Cities Iowa Construction Hike For Hope and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: Why does my coffee taste like dirt? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 56 degrees.
- Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 84, low: 60.
- Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 88 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
1. Historic Sacred Heart Parish organ set for $150,000 restoration project (wqad.com) — Sacred Heart Parish in Rock Island is launching a $150,000 restoration of its century-old pipe organ after years of wear and tricky maintenance. Church leaders say the yearlong project will rebuild key components, preserve the organ’s powerful sound, and keep this historic instrument at the heart of worship for future generations. 
2. Rock Island police respond to shots fired call, shell casings found, Sunday night (kwqc.com) — Rock Island police are investigating reports of gunfire Sunday night near 43rd Street and 15th Avenue, where two vehicles were found damaged and shell casings recovered. Officers believe there may have been a victim, though that has not been confirmed. Witnesses reported hearing shots, and authorities say this remains an active, developing investigation.
3. The Third Place QC seeks larger home as demand for services exceeds expectations (wqad.com) — A Rock Island day center for people experiencing homelessness, The Third Place QC, is searching for a larger building after daily visits tripled expectations. Leaders hope to stay in or near downtown Rock Island to remain close to partner agencies. They’re looking for about 7,000 square feet and outdoor space to expand services and support.
4. Michael G. Blaser – Graveside Services 6/3/26 (wrmj.com) — Rock Island–born Michael G. Blaser, 79, is being remembered with graveside services Wednesday, June 3, at Aledo Cemetery, with visitation that morning at Speer Funeral Home. Family and friends recall his gentle nature, love of farm life, country music, and the companionship of his favorite cat, Honey.
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★ Featured events ★
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2026 Quad Cities Iowa Construction Hike For Hope →
Sunderbruch Park, 4675 Telegraph Rd, Davenport
9:00 am
Saturday June 6
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Other local events
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Last Day of School for Preschool for All Students
Horace Mann Early Learning Center Rock Island, IL 61201 -
Last Day PFA Students
Horace Mann Early Learning Center Rock Island, IL 61201 -
Baseball: Cedar Rapids Jefferson vs Davenport West (Junior Varsity)
West High School Dav. West BB/SB Complex
5:00 pm -
Softball: Central DeWitt vs Davenport West (JV 1)
West High School Dav. West BB/SB Complex
5:00 pm -
Baseball: Cedar Rapids Jefferson vs Davenport West (Varsity)
West High School Dav. West BB/SB Complex
7:30 pm -
Last Day of School for District/ECSE Teachers & Students
Horace Mann Early Learning Center Rock Island, IL 61201 -
Last Day of School
ROCK ISLAND SD 41 Rock Island, IL 61201 -
Baseball: Muscatine vs Davenport West (Sophomore)
West High School Dav. West BB/SB Complex
5:00 pm
Wednesday June 3
Thursday June 4
📣 Rock Island Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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4-H Wild Studio: Art Inspired by Nature
Moline Public Library 3210 41st Street, Moline, IL, 61265, US
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Pageturners
Moline Public Library 3210 41st Street, Moline, IL, 61265, US
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Softball: V →
Central High School Brady Street Stadium, Davenport, IA
5:00 pm -
Baseball: Davenport West vs Assumption (Freshman)
West High School Assumption High School
5:00 pm
Tuesday June 2
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Moline. Apply here.
- Driven Brands, Inc. posted a job opening for Part-Time Oil Change Team Member - Shop#160 - 901 41st Avenue Drive in Moline. 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: It was just ground this morning (Thank you Robin C. for sending it in!)
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