Quad-Cities

2018 Resource & Relocation Guide

Area - Iowa/Illinois

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Welcome

Newcomer Information

Help Hotlines

Health & Hospitals

Local Education

Entertainment & Fun

Nature

Quad Cities Area Map

Home Buyer Information

Buyers Mistakes

How Much Can You Afford?

Tips to Selling Your Home

Packing Tips

Moving Checklist

Homefinder Notepad

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This Resource & Relocation Guide provides you with the essential information you may need in an easy to follow format so that your move or visit to the area goes smoothly. We provide telephone numbers and websites for the people and agencies that can assist with relocating your home or business. Although every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, calling ahead before attending a listed event or business is recommended.

How to UseThis Guide

The Quad Cities area consists of Davenport and Bettendorf, Iowa, and Moline, East Moline and Rock Island, Illinois. The Quad Cities are located at the confluence of the Rock and Mississippi rivers, about 140 miles west of Chicago, and come together to form the largest metropolitan area along the Mississippi River between Minneapolis–Saint Paul and the St. Louis metropolitan area. Interstate 80 also crosses the Mississippi River here. The Quad Cities area is distinctive because the Mississippi River flows from east to west as it passes through the heart of the area. The Quad Cities Metropolitan Area is also considered part of the Great Lakes Megalopolis. Davenport, Iowa’s is the third largest city in the statem and is a vibrant community with rich history closely related to one of the world’s mightiest rivers, the beautiful Mississippi. Davenport is the regional beacon and hub of the metropolitan Quad-Cities, with a population of about 400,000. It is at the crossroads of America. and a place proud of its unique heritage. The City of Bettendorf, Iowa is located on the eastern border of Iowa. The area was actually named Lillienthal until 1903, when the city changed its name to Bettendorf, after the Bettendorf Company. Bettendorf is one of the fastest growing communities in Iowa and has become more familty oriented over the years. The City of Moline is nestled between the banks of the Mississippi and Rock River in Rock Island County, Illinois, and is home to almost 44,000 people. Located at the historic Riverfront is the Downtown Moline Centre. It has become a hot spot for residential living, fine dining and nightlife. The City of East Moline, Illinois is home to over 20,000 people and is also located along the Mississippi River, in the southeast quadrant of the Quad Cities. East Moline grew slowly in its initial years and it was only in 1900, when Deere & Company built a large factory called Union Malleable Iron Company, that the area started to flourish and took off from there. The factory employed hundreds of people and the area prospered economically and the population grew. It was officially incorporated as a village in 1903. East Moline is know for its nature and popular recreation destina-tions. The city has more over a dozen parks for anyone to visit. The City of Rock Island, Illinois, is one of the core cities which make up the greater Quad Cities and is located in the southwest part of the area. It is also home to approximately 40,000 people. Rock Island offers plenty of options to explore and play. The District, Rock Island’s downtown area, features a variety of art galleries and theatres, coffee shops, restaurants and more. You’ll also find plenty of golf courses, parks, a casino, botanical center, marina, historic tours, bike paths, and festivals to entertain everyone. Each of the cities has a lot to offer the area and brings enjoyment to residents and vistors every day. The Quad Cities is a great place for anyone looking to relocate and raise a family to adventureres looking to learn something new and explore a variety of attractions.

Online Resources: www.visitquadcities.com | www.quadcities.com

www.scottcountyiowa.com | www.rockislandcounty.org

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Police Departments

Newcomer InfoNewcomer Info

Rock Island County Sheriff1317 3rd Ave.Rock Island, IL(309) 794-1230

Scott County Sheriff400 W. 4th St.Davenport, IA(563) 326-8625

ROCK ISLAND COUNTY

East Moline Police (309) 752-1555

Moline Police (309) 797-0401

Rock Island Police (309) 732-2677

Illinois State Police(309) 752-4915

SCOTT COUNTY

Bettendorf Police (563) 344-4020

Blue Grass Police (563) 381-1485

Davenport Police (563) 326-7778

Durant Police (563) 785-6049

Eldridge Police (563) 285-9822

LeClaire Police (563) 289-4242

Long Grove Police (563) 285-4904

Princeton Police (563) 289-3454

Walcott Police (563) 284-6672

Iowa State Police(515) 284-9501

Fire Departments

Iowa American Water(563) 468-9201

Moline Water Department(309) 752-1530

Rock Island Public Works(309) 732-2200

Ameren(800) 755-5000

Mid American Energy(888) 427-5632

Nicor Gas(888) 642-6748

U.S. Energy(309) 496-1213

AT&T(309) 762-1700

CenturyLink(515) 286-8121

Mediacom(866) 755-2225

U.S. Cellular(309) 762-9600

US Post Office2633 11th St.Rock Island, IL(309) 788-2142

US Post Office4218 Ave. of the CitiesMoline, IL(309) 764-5629

US Post Office805 16th Ave.East Moline, IL(309) 755-5746

US Post Office933 W. 2nd St.Davenport, IA(563) 323-0306

US Post Office4439 Devils Glen Rd.Bettendorf, IA(563) 332-6164

US Post Office514 17th St.Moline, IL(309) 764-5011

Area Utilities

Post Offices

Newcomer Information

ROCK ISLAND COUNTY

Blackhawk Fire(309) 787-1131

Carbon Cliff Fire (309) 792-5449

Coal Valley Fire(309) 799-5534

East Moline Fire (309) 752-1506

Moline Fire(309) 524-2250

Rapids City Fire (309) 523-3705

Rock Island Fire (309) 732-2800

SCOTT COUNTY

Bettendorf Fire (563) 344-4052

Blue Grass Fire (563) 381-1234

Buffalo Fire(563) 381-3473

Davenport Fire (563) 326-7916

Durant Fire (563) 785-4526

Eldridge Fire(563) 285-9827

LeClaire Fire(563) 289-4242

Long Grove Fire (563) 285-4637

McCausland Fire (563) 225-6464

Princeton Fire (563) 289-5315

Riverdale Fire (563) 355-2211

Walcott Fire(563) 284-6571

For more information and additional listings please visit:www.rockislandcounty.orgwww.scottcountyiowa.com

Rock Island County Courthouse210 15th St.

Rock Island, IL(309) 558-3311

Scott County Courthouse400 W. 4th St.Davenport, IA

(563) 326-8611

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HealthHealth

Hospitals

Eldridge Family Practice301 N. 4th Ave.Eldridge, IA(563) 421-9880

Family Health Partners ofthe Quad Citites3740 Utica Ridge Rd., Ste. BDavenport, IA(563) 344-7400

Genesis Convenient Care1520 W. 53rd St. Davenport, IA(563) 421-3800

Genesis Medical Center1227 E. Rusholme St.Davenport, IA(563) 421-1000

Genesis Medical Center801 Illini Dr.Silvis, IL(309) 281-4000

Trinity Express Care106 19th Ave. # 103Moline, IL(309) 779-7050

Trinity Medical Center4500 Utica Ridge Rd.Bettendorf, IA(563) 742-5000

Trinity Medical Center2701 17th St.Rock Island, IL(309) 779-5000

Dial 911for Emergencies

Having good health overall is a major key to a long and healthy life. Finding ways to take care of your health can aid in recovery and help you feel better daily. Get routine check-ups and visit your doctor when you're not feeling well. Sometimes, it is hard to tell whether not feeling well is due to a side-effect of medicine, a symptom of a health disorder or any other different health problem. Talk to your doctor or other health care specialist for any other questions or information.

Excellent health care…Close to home.

Rock Island CountyHealth Department

2112 25th Ave.Rock Island, IL

(309) 793-1955

Scott CountyHealth Department

600 W. 4th St.Davenport, IA

(563) 326-8618

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Education

Area Colleges & Universities

Local School Districts

Education is a very vital tool that is used in the contemporary world to succeed. It is important because it is used to mitigate most of the challenges faced in life. The knowledge that is attained through education helps open doors to a lot of opportunities for better prospects in career growth. Getting a head start in education can help you succeed in many aspects of your life and help you grow to your full potential.

Where Learning Begins

Augustana College(309) 794-7000

Blackhawk College of Massage(309) 796-5120

Eastern Iowa Community Colleges(800) 462-3255

Kaplan University(563) 355-3500

Palmer College of Chiropractic(563) 884-5000

Quad Cities Graduate Study Center(309) 794-7376

Scott Community College(563) 441-4001

St. Ambrose University(563) 333-6000

Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences(309) 779-7700

University of Illinois(309) 756-9978

Western Illinois University(309) 762-9481

Rock Island CountySchool Districts

Carbon Cliff-Barstow School District 36 (309) 792-2002

East Moline School District 37 (309) 792-2887

Hampton School District 29 (309) 755-0693

Moline Unit School District 40 (309) 743-1600

Riverdale Community Unit School District 100(309) 523-3184

Rock Island/Milan School District 41(309) 793-5900

Rockridge Community Unit School District 300 (309) 793-8001

Silvis School District 34 (309) 792-9325

United Township High School District 30 (309) 752-1611

Scott CountySchool Districts

Bettendorf Community School District (563) 359-3681

Davenport Community School District(563) 336-5000

Durant Community School District(563) 785-4432

North Scott Community School District (563) 285-9081

Pleasant Valley Community School District (563) 332-5550

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From the simple pleasures to a variety of other fun choices there is always something to entertain just about anyone in the Quad Cities Area. The area also offers a variety of art, music & theater, as well as other endless possibilites such as shopping, relaxing and more. No matter what activities you favor, you're sure to find it here!

Adler Theatre 136 E. 3rd St.Davenport, IA (563) 326-8500

Augustana College Art Museum639 38th St.Rock Island, IL(309) 794-7400

Ballet Quad Cities 613 17th St.Rock Island, IL (309) 786-3779

Bix Beiderbecke Museum & World Archives 131 W. 2nd St.Davenport, IA(563) 326-1333

Bucktown Center for the Arts 225 E. 2nd St.Davenport, IA(563) 424-1210

Buffalo Bill / Le Claire Museum200 N. Cody Rd. Le Claire, IA (563) 289-5580

Butterworth Center & Deere-Wiman House1105-8th St.Moline, IL(309) 743-2700

Circa 21 Dinner Playhouse1828 3rd Ave.Rock Island, IL.(309) 786-7733

Colonel Davenport House Davenport Dr.Rock Island, IL(309) 786-7336

ComedySportz Quad Cities 220 19th St.Rock Island, IL(309) 786-1111

Family Museum2900 Learning Campus Dr. Bettendorf, IA 52722(563) 344-4106www.familymuseum.org

Figge Art Museum225 West Second St. Davenport, IA (563) 326-7804

Fryxell Geology Museum 820 38th St.Rock Island, IL(309) 794-7369

Galvin Fine Arts Center 518 W. Locust St.Davenport, IA(563) 333-6251

German American Heritage Center712 W. 2nd St. Davenport, IA (563) 322-8844

Wander. Explore. Discover.

Entertainment & Fun Entertainment & Fun

Highland Springs Golf Course9500 35th St. WRock Island, IL(309) 732-7277

Iowa 80 Trucking Museum I-80 Exit 284, 505 Sterling Dr.Walcott, IA(563) 468-5500

John Deere Harvester Works 1100 13th Ave.East Moline, IL(800) 765-9588

John Deere Pavilion1400 River Dr.Moline, IL(309) 765-1000

John Deere Planetarium 820 38th St.Rock Island, IL (309) 794-7327

John Deere World Headquarters1 John Deere PlaceMoline, IL (800) 765-9588

John Hauberg Indian Museum1510 46th Ave.Rock Island, IL(309) 788-9536

Jumer's Casino & Hotel777 Jumer Dr.Rock Island, IL(309) 756-4600

MidCoast Fine Arts 1629 2nd Ave.Rock Island, IL(309) 781-7668

Niabi Zoo 13010 Niabi Zoo Rd.Coal Valley, IL(309) 799-5108

Palmer Historical Residence 808 Brady St.Davenport, IA(563) 884-5714

Palmer Museum ofChiropractic History 115 W. 7th St.Davenport, IA(563) 884-5404

Putnam Museum &Science Center1717 W. 12th St. Davenport, IA (563) 324-1933

Quad City Arts1715 Second AveRock Island, IL(309) 793-1213

Quad City Botanical Center2525 4th Ave.Rock Island, IL(309) 794-0991

Quad City Symphony 327 Brady St.Davenport, IA(563) 322-7276

Rhythm City Casino Resort 7077 Elmore Ave.Davenport, IA(563) 328-8000

River Music Experience129 N. Main St.Davenport, IA (563) 326-1333

Riverside Aquatics Center3300 5th Ave.Moline, IL(309) 797-0788

Rock Island Arsenal Museum1 Rock Island ArsenalRock Island, IL(309) 782-5021

Rock Island Arts &Entertainment District 1821 2nd Ave.Rock Island, IL(309) 788-6311

Rock Island - Colonel Davenport HouseHillman Ave.Rock Island, IL (309) 788-0303

Rock Island County Historical Society822 11th Ave.Moline, IL(309) 764–8590

Skellington Manor420 18th St.Rock Island, IL(563) 344-9187

The Black Box Theatre1623 5th Ave.Moline, IL(563) 284-2350

The Establishment Theater220 19th St.Rock Island, IL(309) 786-1111

The River's Edge 700 W. River Dr.Davenport, IA(563) 322-5220

Wharton Field House1800 20th Ave.Moline, IL(309) 757-3539

For more information andadditional listings please visit:www.visitquadcities.comwww.quadcities.com

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Black Hawk State Historic Site1510 46th Ave.Rock Island, IL (309) 788-0177

Buffalo Shores 1433 Front St.Buffalo, IA(563) 328-3281

Celebration River Cruises2501 River Dr.Moline, IL(309) 764-1952

Centennial Garden 2407 Middle Rd.Bettendorf, IA(563) 344-4113

Centennial Park905 W. River Dr.Davenport, IA(563) 326-7812

Credit Island Park 2200 W. River Dr.Davenport, IA(563) 326-7812

Devils Glen Park 1101 Devils Glen Rd.Bettendorf, IA(563) 344-4121

Eastern Avenue Park 2900 Eastern Ave.Davenport, IA(563) 386-7812

Empire Park Great River TrailEast Moline, IL(309) 752-1513

Fejervary Park & Aquatic Center 1800 W. 12th St.Davenport, IA(563) 326-7812

Frozen Landing Family Ice Rink 2220 23rd St.Bettendorf, IA(563) 549-0587

Hauberg Center1300 24th St.Rock Island, IL(309) 732-7666

Illiniwek Forest Preserve 836 State Ave.Hampton, IL(309) 496-2620

Longview Park Conservatory& Gardens1300 17th St.Rock Island, IL(309) 786-0443

Loud Thunder Forest Preserve 19408 Loud Thunder Rd.Illinois City, IL(309) 786-4451

Middle Park 2407 Middle Rd.Bettendorf, IA(563) 344-4113

Mississippi River Visitor Center Rock Island Arsenal, Building 382Rock Island, IL(309) 794-5338

Nahant Marsh 4220 Wapello Ave.Davenport, IA(563) 323-5196

Explore the Outdoors

Nature Nature

Prospect Park 16th Street & 30th Ave.Moline, IL(309) 524-2424

Quad City Botanical Center2525 4th Ave.Rock Island, IL(309) 794-0991

Riverside Aquatic Center 3300 5th Ave.Moline, IL(309) 797-0788

Riverside Park 3350 5th Ave.Moline, IL

Schuetzen Park 700 Waverly Rd.Davenport, IA(563) 323-5196

Schwiebert Riverfront Park 100 17th St.Rock Island, IL(309) 732-7275

Scott County Park 18850 270th St.Eldridge, IA(563) 328-3282

Splash Landing2220 23rd St.Bettendorf, IA(563) 344-4124

Stampe Lilac Garden 3300 E. Locust St.Davenport, IA(563) 326-7812

Sunset Marina 10 31st Ave.Rock Island, IL(309) 732-2282

Sylvan Slough Natural Area 4400 3rd Ave.Rock Island, IL(309) 732-7275

The Quarter Beacon Harbor Pkwy.East Moline, IL

Vander Veer Botanical Park 215 W. Central Ave.Davenport, IA(563) 326-7818

West Lake Park14910 110th Ave.Davenport, IA(563) 328-3280

Whitewater Junction 17th St. & 18th Ave.Rock Island, IL(309) 732-7437

Wildcat Den State Park1884 Wildcat Den Rd.Muscatine, IA(563) 263-4337

For more information andadditional listings please visit:www.visitquadcities.comwww.quadcities.com

Whether you prefer hiking the trails of your favorite park, bicycling, boating, fishing or just being in nature, the Quad Cities Area will be sure to fufill any one who loves the outdoors. There are additional beautiful parks, golf courses and trails where you can clear your mind and relax.

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2018 Resource & Relocation Guide

Area - Iowa/Illinois