The Village of Rapids City
Located at the upper end of the Rock Island Rapids, Rapids City grew around the site of a grist and saw mill. Laid out in 1838 and incorporated in 1875, the village boomed during the 1870's through the 1880's. Because of neighboring coal mines during this period, grocery and dry goods stores, a blacksmith shop, a restaurant, hotel, millinery and shoe store provided services for miners, farmers, and their families. Charles Shuler operated the Rapids City Coal Mining Company during the 1880's.
Modern day Rapids City is located in the eastern portion of the Quad City metropolitan area along the banks of the Mississippi river in northwestern Illinois. It is a part of Rock Island County and is situated where Interstate 80 crosses into Iowa. Rapids City's land area equals 960 acres with a perimeter boundary just under 6 miles. The current population of 960 citizens is growing due to increased housing starts in new subdivisions.
Rapids City Junior Women's Club volunteer project
News and Events
NOTICE OF MEETING OF VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO ACCEPT PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING THE VILLAGE APPLICATION FOR DNR BOAT ACCESS AREA DEVELOPMENT (BAAD) GRANT
On May 14, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. the Rapids City Board will listen to public comment at Village Hall located at 1204 4th Avenue, Rapids City, IL 61278, for the purpose of receiving public comments related to the Village request for a DNR Boat Access Area Development (BAAD) Grant.
Any member of the public is invited to attend and will be given an opportunity to be heard in accordance with the rules of the Board relating to public comment.
By the complete authorities of the Village of Rapids City, Rock Island County, Illinois.
Dated: April 25, 2024
17th Street project updates can be found on Axiom Consultants website linked below.
www.axiom-rapidscity.com/17th-street-2023-proj
Village Board Meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm. Meetings may be attended virtually via Zoom; please see agenda for a link.
Your Annual Water Quality Report is now available at www.ilrwa.org/CCR/RapCity.pdf.