The Rock Island Arsenal is inviting the public from the greater Quad Cities and beyond to join them for their annual Armed Forces Day Celebration taking place May 16-17 on ...

Bringing fresh works by Minnesota-based composers to local ears is the focus of the Vanguard New Music Series. For three years, the series has been presenting concerts at a former Lutheran church in ...

Col. Eloy Martinez became the 53rd commanding officer of Rock Island Arsenal’s JMTC during a traditional change-of-command ceremony held Tuesday on Arsenal Island.

There’s going to be a great deal of noise in Rock Island on Wednesday and Thursday morning, but there’s no need to panic. The Arsenal is using its cannons in a command change ceremony. They ...

Due to the bridge closure, the Rock Island Gate to the Arsenal will also be closed on Saturday. Those wanting to access the arsenal will need to use the Moline gate.

Crews found heavy fire in a vacant Rock Island building early Friday. The cause is under investigation.

ROCK ISLAND, Illinois (KWQC) - For months, speculation has swirled in the wake of federal officials proposing cuts at the Rock Island Arsenal. The initial plan would consolidate the logistics and ...

Rock Island firefighters responded to a structure fire early Thursday that caused a neighboring home to be evacuated.

The Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center is the factory on the island, specializing in defense and aerospace products.

RIA-JMTC gears up for the future under new leadership By Kendall Swank July 18, 2025 The 2025 Change of Command ceremony at Rock Island Arsenal-Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center.

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