West End Revitalization Submits Community Feedback Letter on Centennial Bridge Alternatives
West End Revitalization recently submitted a letter to transportation agencies, elected officials, and project stakeholders regarding the Centennial Bridge Corridor Project. The letter reflects input gathered through community meetings, resident canvassing, stakeholder discussions, and direct resident feedback from West End residents.
Community members raised concerns regarding housing stability, displacement, pedestrian safety, environmental impacts, transparency, and long-term neighborhood outcomes. While residents expressed differing views on specific alternatives, there was broad agreement that any decision should prioritize minimizing harm and ensuring existing residents benefit from future investment.
West End Revitalization to Host Community Discussion on Centennial Corridor Project
The future of the Centennial Bridge corridor could shape the West End and surrounding neighborhoods for generations. That’s why West End Revitalization (WER) is strongly encouraging residents, businesses, and community stakeholders to attend an upcoming community discussion and make their voices heard before the June 3 public comment deadline.
King’s Cafe: A Space for Coffee, Conversation, and Community
Beginning May 5, King’s Cafe will be open Tuesdays through Thursdays from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the MLK Center Banquet Room. Running through August, the cafe is open to everyone in the community.
Honoring the Legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson
Honoring the Legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson: In 1996, he visited the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center in Rock Island to encourage Quad Cities residents to register and vote.
43rd Annual Memorial Service and Awards at the Martin Luther King Jr Center
43rd Annual Memorial and Awards
Your Voice Matters.
As we look ahead to the future of the MLK Center, we are inviting our community to share their thoughts through our Community Feedback Survey.
West End Revitalization Recognized as a 2026 Inspiring Efficiency Award Winner
MidAmerican Energy's Neighborhood Power-Up program is a time-limited, place-based offering that works to improve the energy efficiency of homes, small businesses and multifamily housing in neighborhoods of exceptional needs across Iowa and Illinois.
Prevention Through Education
Using A Song for Charlie, students are learning the real dangers of fentanyl and fake pills through honest and supportive discussion.
Honoring the Legacy Behind the MLK Center Thanksgiving Tradition
The MLK Center Thanksgiving Dinner began with a single question from Jethro Cribbs: “What can we do to repay some of the people that has helped us?”
MLK Prevention Team Supports National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
The MLK Center’s Prevention Team continues to reduce substance misuse through education and community collaboration.
QC Regional Business Journal Article
Quad City Business Journal Article April 27, 2025
MLK Center celebrates 50 years of ‘inspiring greatness’
MLK Center Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Thank you to everyone who has supported us over the years.