Population (2010) 39,018 Introduction Like its neighbors, Rock Island has a compact downtown with plenty of food and drink options and no shortage of activities to keep you busy for a few days. Visitor Information Direct your questions to Visit Quad Cities (563.322.3911). NOTE: See the Quad
The Sauk and Mesquakie nations trace their roots to northeast Canada. Both nations were composed of Algonquin speakers who lived in stable villages; members frequently intermarried. Because of land pressure from advancing European settlements that sent them searching for new hunting grounds and a series of lost battles with the Iroquois, the Sauk and Mesquakie had little choice
