Free Waterski Stunts on the Rock River Tonight
East Moline, IL · September 6, 2026
Lawn chairs are already claiming their turf along 15th Avenue ahead of tomorrow's holiday parade. Take your time with the morning coffee—today is all about finding the slow lane before the marching bands arrive.
The Lead
The 1935 brick building at 740 16th Avenue—the city's former public library constructed through the Works Progress Administration—suffered serious structural damage when an errant vehicle plowed into its facade during a parking mishap. While the building has sat largely quiet since the library relocated its operations across downtown to modern quarters in 2022, the crash left neighbors and preservationists holding their breath. Fortunately, the building was empty and the driver walked away unhurt. But for a community that cherishes its architectural heritage, the visible wounds on the historic brickwork sting. City inspectors and structural engineers have spent the weekend surveying the masonry, stabilizing the entry arch, and checking load-bearing walls before deciding whether repairs or a broader stabilization project will be required. City crews plan to review structural reports with property managers once the holiday passes on Tuesday.
Local Pulse
City Hall Closes Early for Labor Day Municipal offices shut down all day Monday, pushing regular curbside collections back by exactly twenty-four hours all week.
Council Moves Regular Meeting to Tuesday Night Aldermen push their standard bi-weekly session to Tuesday evening at 6:30 PM due to the municipal holiday.
Today's Outlook
- High 85°F · Low 67°F — Overcast
- Thick cloud cover keeps the heat manageable, making it comfortable for outdoor holiday plans.
What's On Around Town
Long Grove: Pioneer Village Labor Day Festival Dan Nagle Walnut Grove Pioneer Village (18817 290th St), 11:00 AM–5:00 PM Historic craft demos, blacksmithing, kids games, and old-fashioned soda fountain treats.
LeClaire: Sunday Funday on the Patio Mississippi River Distilling Company (303 N Cody Rd), 2:00–5:00 PM Live acoustic set by Jordan Danielsen with river views and cocktails.
Rock Island: Backwater Gamblers Ski Show Ben Williamson Park (44th St & Rock River), 6:30 PM Free acrobatic flips, human pyramids, and high-speed water skiing at dusk.
Bettendorf: Rock the Wood Concert The Tangled Wood (3636 Tanglewood Rd), 7:00–10:00 PM Free outdoor Buffett-style tunes from Johnny Russler & the Beach Bum Band.
Spotlight & Story
- Dan Guerrero
- For more than twenty-three years, Dan Guerrero has operated D’s Barber Shop at 909 15th Avenue, wielding shears while keeping a finger on the city’s pulse. His chairs have welcomed generations of local families alongside visiting city officials talking shop over hot-lather trims.
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