City of Moline Government

09/01/2026

🎨 Applications Open for Public Art Maintenance Program 🎨

Have a mural, sculpture or other piece of public art that could use some care?

The City of Moline’s Public Art Maintenance Program provides matching funds to help repair and restore existing public artwork.

🔹 $10,000 in total funding is available
🔹 Apply by October 31, 2026

Murals, sculptures, installations and other forms of public art may qualify. Eligible artwork must be located in Moline and visible and accessible to the public for at least 40 hours per week.

🔗 Learn more and apply: https://moline.il.us/1874/Public-Art-Maintenance-Program

09/01/2026

💧 We’re Hiring: Water Field Service Technician

The City of Moline is looking for a full-time Water Field Service Technician to join our Water Division.

This hands-on position helps keep water service running smoothly by:
🔹 Maintaining water meters
🔹 Locating underground utilities
🔹 Troubleshooting equipment
🔹 Assisting customers in the field

Do you have utility, water meter, maintenance, repair or locating experience? We encourage you to apply!

📅 Apply by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8.

🔗 Learn more and apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/molineil/jobs/5461698/water-field-service-technician

08/31/2026

🏛️ City Council meets tomorrow!

Join us Tuesday, September 1, at 6 p.m. at City Hall (619 16th Street) or watch live online.

📋 Agenda: moline.il.us/1334/Agendas-Minutes
📺 Livestream: moline.il.us/remotecouncil

Want to speak? Sign in before the meeting. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes per speaker.

Can't attend? Email your public comment to [email protected] by 5:30 p.m. Tuesday with "Public Comment" in the subject line.

08/26/2026

Well, butter our biscuits… the rumors are true! 🤠

Texas Roadhouse is coming to Moline!

📍 3434 38th Avenue, just north of John Deere Road

We celebrated with a groundbreaking this morning alongside representatives from Texas Roadhouse and Scout Capital Group. Even Andy the Armadillo joined us!

The approximately $8 million restaurant will seat 360 guests and is expected to bring about 200 jobs to Moline. Hiring is expected to begin in March, with an anticipated summer 2027 opening.

We’re excited and grateful to Texas Roadhouse for choosing to invest in Moline. See you next summer at the ribbon cutting! 🎉

08/24/2026

Congratulations to Jack, this year’s lucky Touch-a-Truck bike giveaway winner! 🚲

His uncle picked up the brand-new bike on his behalf, along with a free tune-up and a year of free adjustments, all thanks to Wright Cycles!

For the third year in a row, Wright Cycles has donated a bike for the event. Owner Dean Wright says his shop is more than just a business. It’s a place to serve and connect with the community.

We’re grateful for the way Wright Cycles continues to show up for Moline year after year. Thank you, Wright Cycles! 💙

08/21/2026

We know the closure of the Joslin Tyson plant is affecting many of our neighbors.

We’ve gathered local resources for *anyone* who could use some extra support right now, including mental health resources.

🔗 https://moline.il.us/m/newsflash/home/detail/3109

Let’s look out for one another. Feel free to share resources in the comments. 💙

The Tyson Foods plant closure in Joslin, Illinois is affecting workers and families in Moline and across our region. The City has compiled the resources below to help residents find support.Resources

08/19/2026

🎓 More summer interns worth celebrating!

This summer, Team Moline welcomed seven other interns who gained hands-on experience in local government.

Six joined us from Moline High School: Madelyn, Coen, Nick, Viveck, Varun and Landon.

We also welcomed Charles, an Abundance Network intern from Bowdoin College in Maine.

We’re grateful for their fresh perspectives and hard work.

Thank you for spending your summer with Team Moline! 💙

08/19/2026

🎉 Meet the intern who just won a national award!

Last night, Bryan Viyegbe joined City Council to share what he learned during his summer internship with the City of Moline.

Bryan first joined Team Moline as a high school intern last year and returned this summer as a scholar in the ICMA - International City/County Management Association Bob Turner Internship Program, gaining hands-on experience in local government.

He also teamed up with four scholars from across the country to create “Locating Local Government,” which won ICMA’s public service announcement competition! 🏆

You may also recognize Bryan from Mayor Rayapati’s State of the City earlier this year.

We’ve loved having Bryan with us for two summers, and we’re proud of all he’s accomplished. We can’t wait to see where he goes next! 👏

08/18/2026

🏛️ City Council meets tomorrow!

Join us Tuesday, August 18, at 6 p.m. at City Hall (619 16th Street) or watch live online.

📋 Agenda: moline.il.us/1334/Agendas-Minutes
📺 Livestream: moline.il.us/remotecouncil

Want to speak? Sign in before the meeting. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes per speaker.

Can't attend? Email your public comment to [email protected] by 5:30 p.m. Tuesday with "Public Comment" in the subject line.

08/14/2026

The closure of the Tyson Foods plant in Joslin is affecting families across the Quad Cities, including here in Moline.

To our residents who worked at the facility, we know this is a difficult and unexpected transition.

If you’ve been impacted, resources are available to help:

🔹 City of Moline Emergency Rental & Utility Assistance – Help for eligible Moline renters experiencing financial hardship (link in comments)

🔹 Project NOW, Inc. – Housing, utility and other assistance

🔹 The Salvation Army Moline – Emergency assistance and support

🔹 River Bend Food Bank – Food assistance through local pantries and community partners

We’re thinking of all the workers and families affected by this closure and encourage anyone who needs support to reach out to these local resources. 💙