Demolition Bids Open for Key 15th and 18th Avenue Sites
East Moline, IL · August 5, 2026
Coffee cups are sweating through the damp morning air, but things are moving quickly across town. Grab a seat before the rain sets in.
The Lead
The city is taking concrete steps to clear the way for commercial and residential infill by issuing official bid requests to demolish key structures on 15th and 18th Avenues. The targeted properties, which have sat vacant for months, represent part of a broader effort to revitalize older corridors and eliminate safety hazards ahead of fall development planning. Contractors have until August 24 to submit sealed proposals to the City Hall Annex, after which crews will begin site clearing and utility disconnections. City officials view the removals as an essential prerequisite for attracting new retail and housing investment to key neighborhood blocks. The city council will formally review the submitted contract bids during its upcoming meeting later this month.
Local Pulse
Regional Wastewater Facility Modernization Begins Demolition work has started on aging equipment at the regional facility serving local residents through multi-year upgrades.
Silvis K-8 Classes Begin Local elementary and junior high students across the district return to classrooms today for the new school year.
New History Series Launches WQPT PBS announced a locally produced history series exploring untold heritage stories across the Quad Cities.
Today's Outlook
- High 78°F · Low 67°F — Rain (71% chance of precipitation)
- Keep an umbrella handy today as persistent showers likely linger through the afternoon.
What's On Around Town
Chair Yoga East Moline Public Library (740 16th Ave), 9:30–10:30 AM Gentle guided morning stretching session suitable for all experience levels.
Davenport: Mississippi Valley Fair Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds (2815 W Locust St), 10:00 AM–11:00 PM Country music, classic carnival treats, and grandstand entertainment all day long.
Davenport: Quad Cities Chamber Annual Meeting Rhythm City Casino Resort, 3:30–5:00 PM Short drive for regional networking, local business awards, and future plans.
Davenport: Live Music with The Night People Davenport Elks Lodge #298 (4400 W Central Park Ave), 5:30–8:30 PM Casual evening of classic tunes and dinner drinks with local neighbors.
Spotlight & Story
- Watertown & The 1895 Land Auction
- Before incorporation in 1903, today's downtown was swampy terrain called Watertown. Developer E.H. Guyer held a massive land auction in 1895 that attracted zero buyers until Charles Deere stepped in with private funding to keep the dream of a new industrial city alive.
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