Deck the Downtowns is underway!

The annual Hunt for the Holiday Train in Downtown Rock Island runs until January 1st. The festive scavenger hunt was inspired by Rock Island's rich railroad history. Find 10 custom-crafted train ornaments hidden in 35 downtown businesses to earn a collectible train ornament for your tree. Complete your hunt card for a chance to win a grand prize. Pick up your official hunt card at participating businesses, and turn in completed cards to the Rock Island Public Library, Quad City Arts, or the Quad City Botanical Center. Deck the Downtowns is sponsored by Crawford Company and Jackson Auto Body & Custom Paint, LLC. To see the list of participating businesses, go to downtownrockisland.org.

Congratulations to the Rock Island Police Department

Officers participating in No Shave November have raised $780 with proceeds going to the Rock Island County Children's Advocacy Center. Because of their successful fundraising efforts, the police department is extending it into No Shave December and have already raised $700 for The Gray Matters Collective. If anyone wishes to donate, please make a check payable to the Police Benevolent Protective Association and drop it off at the Rock Island Police Department, 1212 5^th Avenue.