Rapids City is a village in Rock Island County, Illinois, with a population of approximately 1,012.
Population1,012
Median Home$207,600
Area1.63 sq mi
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Traffic backup on I-80 near Rapids City, Illinois
Traffic backup on I-80 near Rapids City, Illinois KWQC
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Rapids City injured firefighter celebrates recovery, 1 year later
Rapids City injured firefighter celebrates recovery, 1 year later KWQC
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NewsOCT 11, 2024
Rapids City’s Thai Town Cafe expanding to Geneseo
Rapids City’s Thai Town Cafe expanding to Geneseo Quad Cities Business Journal
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