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
Febuary 11, 2025 Board meeting Agenda
2025 2026 Budget Meeting Notices
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.
President Harold Mire Jr. is declaring a snow emergency effective 7am on February 12th, 2025 to 12pm February 13th, 2025. During the declaration of a snow emergency no street parking is permitted. If a vehicle is parked on the street a ticket during a snow emergency may be issued. Additionally, Village Hall will be closed today as well due to our expected weather. Normal business hours will resume on February 13th, 2025. Please feel free to leave a phone message or email our office and one of our staff member will get back with you. Stay safe and thank you.
Your Annual Water Quality Report is now available at www.ilrwa.org/CCR/RapCity.pdf.