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Press release submitted by city of Rock Island Update Rock Island is a segment at City Council meetings given by Mayor Dennis Pauley focusing on news in Rock Island. The video segment from the meeting is available on YouTube. Goal Setting Update- The City Council has completed the strategic planning process and developed a set of key initiatives for 2012-2013. The key initiatives focus on five areas including; infrastructure, financial stability, economic development, redevelopment, and high quality services. In addition, the strategic planning process also provides guidance beyond 2013. The completed 2012-2013 strategic initiatives communicate our community's priorities and provide staff with clear direction. Election Day, Tuesday, November 6 - Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 6 is Election Day. Let's remember that our right to vote was not a right that was easily earned. Let us do our part for America and get out there and vote! The polls will be open from 6:00 am until 7:00 pm. If you need to find your polling place or have questions, call 309-786-VOTE or go to www.votericounty.org . Your vote is your voice…Make your voice heard! Holiday Market – Enjoy shopping in a comfortable, beautiful atmosphere with plenty of close parking at the Holiday Market at Hauberg Civic Center located at 1300 24th Street on Saturday, November 10, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Find great gifts and stocking stuffers in an array of prices for family, friends and coworkers. Stroll through the historic Tulip Mansion and sip a hot beverage as you browse hand-crafted, unique and popular items. A drawing will be held every half-hour and winners will receive a special discount – up to 25%. Admission is free. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information contact Debbi at (309) 732-2132. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center Shoe Drive - The Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center is proud to partner with an outstanding Rock Island High School Senior, Ms. Macia Guy. She has started a Shoe Drive (New and Slightly Used) for children and adults who are in desperate need. The Donation Kick Off is November 3, 2012 from 1:00pm-3:00pm at the Martin Luther King, Jr Community Center. Additional drop off times starting November 5, 2012 are Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm and Saturday, November 10 from 1:00 to 3:00pm at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center. For more information call Machelle at 309-314-5861 or the Martin Luther King, Jr, Community Center at 309-732-2999. Blood Drive – November 8, 2012 from 7am to 11am at the Central Fire House the Rock Island City Employees will be participating in a Blood Drive to help the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center's blood supply. The City holds two blood drives a year to assist the blood center in collecting the area's much needed supply of blood. 
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Today is Monday, May 20, the 140th day of 2013. There are 225 days left in the year.
1863 -- 150 years ago: A petition is being circulated asking the city council to order awell bored in Market Square. It would be a great accommodation to the public.
1888 -- 125 years ago: At 1 p.m. on May 18 the Mississippi River flooded its banks atRock Island and destroyed the warehouse of the Rock Island Lumber Co. and damagedRock Island Arsenal power plant. Total loss is estimated at $100,000.
1913 -- 100 years ago: Residents of Sough Rock Island Township are circulating apetition favoring the annexation of that area to the City of Rock Island.
1938 -- 75 years ago: A group of state members of the National Grandmothers Clubmeeting in Rock Island are making plans to petition for the observance of a NationalGrandmothers Day.
1963 -- 50 years ago: Deere and Co. reported today that its U.S. and Canadian sales forthe first half of the 1963 fiscal year set an all time record of $323,716.628.
1988 -- 25 years ago: William G. Lawrence, first administrative director, has retired fromPECO Enterprises, Inc. Prior to his service at PECO, Mr. Lawrence was the civilianpersonnel officer at the Rock Island Arsenal.
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