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Government and Business Contacts
Quad City Facts Population (Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL MSA)
Selected Major Employers
Total Population Number of Households 2010 Projected MSA Population
Deere & Company Rock Island Arsenal Genesis Health System Trinity Regional Health System Tyson Fresh Meats ALCOA Kraft Foods North America MidAmerican Energy Company APAC Customer Services Exelon Energy Sears Manufacturing KONE United Parcel Service Von Maur Swiss Valley Farms Thoms Proestler Co. Bituminous Casualty Corp. Lee Enterprises News/Publishing St. Ambrose University Norcross Safety Products
Households by EBI Group (2003) Under $19,999 $20,000 - 34,999 $35,000 - 49,999 $50,000+
$4.936 billion $6.141 billion $35,825 % 23.1 25.5 20.5 30.9
Education Type Number Elementary 95 Intermediate/Middle 29 High School 27 Private & Parochial Schools 26 Trade & Technical 8 Community College 2 Four Year College 1 University 2 Q.C. Graduate Center 1 Palmer College of Chiropractic 1
Enrollment 29,333 14,484 19,546 6,048 1,798 11,796 2,288 4,910 11,820 1,632
High School Graduation Rate: 92.4% Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.8 to 1 (All Grades) Expenditure per Student: $6,847.00 Average ACT Score: 20.6 Average SAT Score*: 592 (Verbal) 605 (Math) * Reporting Districts
Sports & Entertainment Quad City Mallards CHL Minor League Professional Ice Hockey Team 1 Quad Cities River Bandits Class A Professional Baseball Team 1 Riverboat Casinos 3
Medical Care Hospitals Number of Beds MD’s & DO’s Dentists Doctors of Chiropractic (DC)
9 1,370 782 166 315
Recreation Parks/Recreation Areas Zoos Golf Courses Deere Run - TPC Course Public Private Swimming Pools Public Private YMCA/YWCA Health Clubs Baseball/Softball Complexes Indoor Ice Rinks Indoor Soccer Complex Outdoor Soccer Complex Mississippi River Trail (Bike/walk Illinois & Iowa Riverfronts) Duck Creek Parkway (Bike/Walk)
City of Davenport 226 W. 4th Street, Davenport, IA 52801 (563) 326-7763 www.cityofdavenportiowa.com Abraham Lincoln tried a case as an attorney in Rock Island, Illinois when he represented the railroad in 1856 before he became President.
DavenportOne 130 W. 2nd Street, Davenport, IA 52801 (563) 322-1706 www.davenportone.com
City of Moline 619 16th Street, Moline, IL 61265 (309) 797-0708 www.moline.il.us Quad Cities Convention & Visitor Bureau 2021 River Drive, Moline, IL 61265; 102 S. Harrison Street, Davenport, IA 52801 (563) 322-3911 www.visitquadcities.com Quad City Development Group 1830 2nd Avenue, Suite 200 Rock Island, IL 61201
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Scott County Scott County Administrative Center 428 Western Avenue, Davenport, Iowa 52801 (563) 326-8702 www.scottcountyiowa.com
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Buffalo Bill Cody was born in Le Claire, Iowa just up the river from the Quad Cities. The original Bill Cody homestead stands today.
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Living in the Quad Cities
Culture Quad City Arts The i-Wireless Center (12,000 seats) Davenport RiverCenter River Music Experience Center Major Performing Arts Organizations Area Museums & Galleries Theaters (Indoors & Outdoor) I-MAX Theatre Professional Symphony Orchestra Botanical Center and Conservatories Adler Theatre Capitol Theatre Ballet Quad Cities Quad City Opera John Deere Pavilion
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Bettendorf, Iowa ~ Davenport, Iowa ~ East Moline, Illinois ~ Moline, Illinois ~ Rock Island, Illinois Rock Island County, IL ~ Scott County, IA Ronald Reagan began his career at WOC, first radio station west of the Mississippi River in Davenport.
Moline, Illinois is home to the world headquarters for Deere & Company. The original home of John Deere is located high on a bluff in Moline.
Getting Around the Quad Cities
St. Ambrose University
(Travel time in minutes) Fastest Route
QC International Airport
Current Retail Sales Total Effective Buying Power Median Household Effective Buying Income (EBI)
Bi-State Regional Commission 1504 Third Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201 (309) 793-6300 www.bistateonline.org
Rock Island County 1504 Third Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201 (309) 786-4451 www.rockislandcounty.org
Downtown East Moline
Income Data†
Illinois Quad City Chamber 622 19th Street, Moline, IL 61265 (309) 757-5416 www.quadcitychamber.com
Downtown Rock Island
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000; Woods and Poole projections, 2003.
EAST TO WEST: The Quad Cities is nestled on the only section of the Mississippi River that runs east and west.
Bettendorf Chamber 2117 State Street, Suite 333 Bettendorf, IA 52722 (563) 355-4753 www.bettendorfchamber.com
(309) 788-7436 www.quadcities.org City of Rock Island 1528 3rd Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201 (309) 732-2000 www.rigov.org
Downtown Moline
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City of East Moline 915 16th Avenue, East Moline, IL 61244 (309) 752-1599 www.eastmoline.com
Downtown Bettendorf
% of Population Under 5 years 5-17 years 18-24 years 25-44 years 45-64 years 65+ years Median Age (Four county median average)
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City of Bettendorf 1609 State Street, Bettendorf, IA 52722 (563) 344-4033 www.bettendorf.org
Downtown Davenport
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n the banks of the Mississippi River, the Quad Cities are 18 individual municipalities working, learning, and celebrating life together. Our bi-state community in eastern Iowa and western Illinois, is approximately 165 miles west of Chicago and midway between Minneapolis to the north and St. Louis to the south. The official metropolitan statistical area has a population of over 376,000 and includes Scott County in Iowa and Rock Island, Henry and Mercer Counties in Illinois. Whether you define “quality of life” as affordable homes, good schools, availability of the arts or other cultural events, parks and recreational space, or clean environment, the Quad Cities meets or exceeds expectations. It combines the best of both worlds: urban culture and rural beauty. Everyone appreciates the average commute times of 15 to 20 minutes. Enhancing the Quad Cities as a great place to live are its favorable cost of living, superb public services and friendly, caring neighborhoods. Its residents enjoy the area’s unique restaurants, and a variety of shopping areas, specialty boutiques and craft shops. This area grew and prospered back in the mid-1800’s because of its site along the Mississippi. Today its strategic location has been engineered for success. The area’s 300-mile market of 37.4 million people comprises almost 13% of the nation’s population. This makes it the largest 300-mile market west of Chicago. We’re at the crossroads of Interstates 80, 88, 74 and the Mississippi River, providing an advanced transportation network to move goods and services throughout the world. Manufacturing, distribution, and a host of other industries and companies thrive in the Quad Cities.
Our history is linked to the river. People were drawn to this area because of the river. Germans, Belgians, Scandinavians, and many others brought the desire for success and a strong work ethic that survives today. We are now a diverse community and our workforce is among the best educated and most productive in the United States. That’s why local employers rank the Quad Cities workforce as their best asset. The Quad Cities – a great place to live, work and visit.
Davenport, Iowa
Come experience history and adventure at the Putnam Museum and I-MAX Threatre 1717 West 12th Street, Davenport, IA 52804 563-324-1933 | www.putnam.org
The Isle of Capri Hotel and Casino – Riverboat Casino with a 256 room hotel and conference facilities. 1777 Isle Parkway, Bettendorf, IA 52722 1-800-THE-ISLE www.isleofcapricasinos.com/Bettendorf
Bettendorf, Iowa Catch a riverfront baseball game at Modern Woodmen Park, home of the River Bandits minor league baseball team. 209 S. Gaines Street, Attend an expo at the River Center or a Davenport, IA 52802. Broadway performance at the Adler Theatre. 563-324-3000 | www.quadcities.riverbandits.milb.com 136 East Third Street, Davenport, IA 52801 563-326-8500 | www.adlertheatre.com
East Moline, Illinois The Quarter, East Moline – A mixed use downtown and riverfront revitalization project consisting of four components: Beacon Harbor, The River Connection, Beacon Harbor Station and Gateway Park.
The I-74 Bridge connects the downtown areas of Moline, IL and Bettendorf, IA.
Come to the Fair! The Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds are located at 2815 West Locust Street, Davenport, IA 52804 563-326-5338 www.mvfair.com
Stroll along the Mississippi River on a warm summer’s evening. Promenade Riverfront, Gaines and River Drive, Davenport, IA
Beacon Harbor condominiums in The Quarter, East Moline, IL
St. Ambrose is a private, coeducational catholic university located at 518 West Locust Street, Davenport, IA 52803 563-333-6300 | www.sau.edu
Enjoy live venues and learn about the history of river music at the River Music Experience 129 Main Street, Davenport, IA 52801 563-326-1333 www.rivermusicexperience.com
Enjoy the unique, interactive exhibits at the Family Museum of Arts And Science located at 2900 Learning Campus Drive, Bettendorf, IA 52722 563-344-4106 | www.familymuseum.org Browse through the many nationally renown exhibits at the Figge Museum of Art. Corner of Harrison St. and 2nd Street in downtown Davenport (across from the Mississippi River). 563-326-7804 | www.figgeartmuseum.org
Great River Bike Trail Empire Park in East Moline.
Quad Cities Area
Moline, Illinois
Rock Island is a welcoming environment where people can move in and become part of the community quickly. And, when it comes to home choices, Rock Island’s housing selection is as varied as our population. www.rigov.org
Enjoy art! See a live performance you’ll never forget – like one by Ballet Quad Cities, or find an original piece of art at one of Rock Island’s art galleries. Cool off on the waterslide at Whitewater Junction. Rock Island offers a complete set of recreational and leisure activities.
Western Illinois University 3561 60th Street, Moline, IL 61265 309-762-9481 | www.wiu.edu/qc
(Photo by Joe Maciejko)
Bass Street Landing: River Drive and 17th Street, Moline, IL. For more information contact Renew Moline. 309-765-7808 | www.renewmoline.com
(Photo by Brian Barkley)
www.rigov.org The District – It’s the vibe of downtown – everything from arts and culture to a rockin’ nightlife to delicious dining options and outdoor festivals. 309-788-6311 | www.ridistrict.com
John Deere Harvester Works in East Moline.
Relax and read at the Bettendorf Public Library 2950 Learning Campus Drive, Bettendorf, IA 52722 563-344-4175 | www.bettendorflibrary.com
Rock Island, Illinois Located on a 115-acre wooded campus in Rock Island, Augustana College is a liberal arts and sciences college. 309-794-7000 www.augustana.edu
RiverWay Bike Trail – Ride the river along bike paths starting in Bettendorf and other Quad City communities. Jump on the Riverway Trail behind the Isle of Capri or at Leach Park in Bettendorf.
Wander through the lush grounds of the Quad City Botanical Center in Rock Island. 309-794-0991| www.qcgardens.com
The i-Wireless Center – 12,000 seat arena and conference center. 1201 River Drive, Moline, IL 61265 309-764-2001 | www.iwirelesscenter.com
Celebrate the past, present and future of agribusiness at the John Deere Pavilion. 1400 River Drive, Moline, IL 61265 309- 765-1000 | www.deere.com
Black Hawk College 6600 34th Avenue, Moline, IL 61265 309-796-5000 | www.bhc.edu
John Deere Headquarters One John Deere Place, Moline, IL 61265 309-765-8000 | www.deere.com
TPC at Deere Run – Tournament Players Course in Silvis. 3100 Heather Knoll, Silvis, IL 61282 309-796-6000 www.tpc.com/daily/deere_run/
Visit the gibbon exhibit and hundreds of other animals at the Niabi Zoo. 12908 Niabi Zoo Road, Coal Valley, IL 61240 309-799-5107 www.niabizoo.com