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Rock Island, IL is a great place to visit and explore. The city is home to a variety of attractions, ranging from historical sites to entertainment venues. Visitors can explore the historic Old Main District and the Rock Island Arsenal, or take part in an array of recreational activities on the Mississippi River. Rock Island is also home to a number of cultural events and festivals throughout the year, making it an ideal destination for visitors looking to experience a diverse range of activities. Reviews of Rock Island often comment on its friendly atmosphere and ample opportunities for exploration. The city offers something for everyone, with plenty of options for families, couples, and individuals alike. Whether you're looking for outdoor recreation or indoor entertainment venues, Rock Island has something to offer everyone.
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Rock Island - Pros/Cons - 2/10/2008
Pros:
1. Extremely low cost of living
2. Affordable place to live
Cons:
1. High crime rate
2. Poor school system
3. Not much to
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QCA Education and Business - 5/17/2007
Rock Island has a varied background and contains many cultural and historic areas. It has been improving its school system and is in a metropolitan area which contains two private 4-year colleges, two Junior Colleges, a satelite campus of a State University a College of Chiropractic and several business schools. The area known as the Quad City Area (QCA) is home to the home offices of Deere and Company and at least two major insurance
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Affordable Small City - 12/2/2006
I just moved here for work one year ago. Moving from San Francisco here was a shock but ultimatelly good. The community is a typical midwestern small town. It is part of the Quad Cities but the more modern contemporary section is in Davenport/Bettendorf Iowa. Rock Island/Moline has very affordable homes, one large shopping mall, Black Hawk Community College, and the private Augustana College. A big detriment is the lack of an Illinois public university. A branch of Western Illinois University is here but a student typically needs to commute to the main campus to finish a Batchelor' degree. There are pockets of criminal activity centered around gangs and drug trafficking but they are centered in a small area and the rest of the city seems problem
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