Neighborhood Associations

Through the Neighborhood Partnership Program, the City of Moline has five active neighborhood associations, and is working diligently to form more.  These active neighborhood associations not only benefit the neighborhoods, but the city as well.  The associations assist their residents by organizing neighborhood clean up days, participating in the crime watch program, planning social activities and by doing much more.  Take a drive through our neighborhoods - you’ll be glad you did.

Active Neighborhood Associations:

Overlook Historic Neighborhood Association (OHNA) - This neighborhood is bounded on the north by 7th Avenue and on the south by 12th Avenue from 10th Street to 16th Street.  This neighborhood boasts a wide range of historically significant homes that have been maintained or restored to their original detail by their owners.  Several of the neighborhood’s homes have been passed on from generation to generation, and many have been designated as local landmarks.

The OHNA has conducted numerous activities to promote its neighborhood, including “Art in the Park,” an annual June art festival held in Velie Park featuring works from local artists, as well as a walking tour of some of Overlook’s beautiful historic homes. The pride of ownership in these homes is evident by the attention to detail apparent in every room.  The OHNA works actively to promote the neighborhood’s history and to develop proactive approaches toward improving the quality of the neighborhood.  Beautiful historic homes, quality schools, respectful neighbors, and an energetic neighborhood association have made this neighborhood a wonderful place to visit and live. OHNA contact is Sandy O'Neill, 762-9387.

Wheelock/Velie Neighborhood Watch & Partnership Committee (WVNWPC) - The Wheelock/Velie association is full of energy, and it is actively working to renovate the neighborhood. Wheelock/Velie runs from 19th to 23rd Avenues from 11th to 16th Streets.  This neighborhood acquired its name from Moline’s first mayor, Daniel L. Wheelock, and Stephen H. Velie. Daniel Wheelock served as Mayor from 1877–1883 after defeating John Deere by a margin of 368 to 192 votes. He was a very influential civic leader and the president of the well-known Moline Plow Company, the Moline Paper Company and a number of other Illinois firms.  Stephen Velie, a grandson of John Deere, was also a prominent Moline businessman. In the early 1900s, he supplied the Midwest with a major portion of its transportation needs.  First, as the founder of the Velie Carriage Co., a manufacturer of horse-drawn buggies and wagons.  Later, as vice president of Velie Motor Vehicles, which debuted the Velie 30, a reliable and reasonably priced motor vehicle. Wheelock/Velie is proud of the neighborhood’s history, and it is working hard to maintain its safety and beauty as a tribute to its namesake. Click here to read the complete Wheelock/Velie neighborhood history. 

The WV mission is "neighbors and the community working together to create a safer, healthier, quieter, prettier, friendlier neighborhood while promoting an appreciation of the neighborhood's history and taking action that will insure a better future for the neighborhood".  The association meets the 3rd Thursday of every month February - September.  Some of the activities include:  trees for the boulevard, new sidewalks, clean up days, improvements to neighboring Browning Park, alley beautification, annual neighborhood yard sale and block party, and a newsletter.  Upcoming projects include motion lights and collaborating with other neighborhood groups. Wheelock/Velie contact is Janet Bender, 762-1237.  

Greater Willard/Wharton Neighborhood Partnership Association - The Greater Willard/Wharton Neighborhood Partnership Association is bounded on the east by I-74, on the west by 16th Street, on the north by 12th Avenue, and on the south by Avenue of the Cities. This neighborhood boasts both residential and retail business areas. Residences are both owner occupied and rental properties, with most being owner occupied single family dwellings. Willard school is in the heart of this neighborhood. The Association is also proud of Wharton Field house, Browning Field and Browning Park, and Kiwanis Park, all of which are jewels within the Neighborhood Partnership area borders.
The purpose of the neighborhood association is to promote safety and security within the neighborhood, involve residents in improvement of civic, aesthetic, and economic conditions, thereby enhancing pride in our community, and to foster communications among neighbors to enhance achievement of goals set by the WWNPA.  Willard/Wharton contact is Del Johnson, del.johnson@att.net.

Stephens Parkview Neighborhood Association - The Stephens Parkview Neighborhood Association is full of energy. Formed in June of 2008, the group has held neighborhood clean-up events and installed Neighborhood Watch signs.  The neighborhood boundaries are 1st - 7th Street, 11th Avenue - 16th Avenue, 3rd Street A, and Amber Ridge, and include both residential and rental properties. Stephens Parkview Association contact is Dan & Deb Palmer, 797-2715. 

Stewartville Neighborhood Association -  Contact: Rev. Grimes, Tabernacle Church, 764-7694.

Other neighborhood associations include: 

Floreciente Neighborhood Association (FNA) – The FNA is bounded by Railroad Avenue in the north to 7th Avenue in the south from 1st to 11th Streets.  Floreciente is Spanish for “flourishing” or “prosperous.”  The Floreciente neighborhood is a vibrant Hispanic community as evidenced by its grocery stores and bakeries, its festivals and parks, and by the Floreciente Center, which celebrates the neighborhood’s history and culture.  You may reach the Floreciente Center at (309) 736-3646.  Floreciente is also home to a bilingual elementary school, which has over 200 students. 

Olde Towne Neighborhood Association (OTNA) – The OTNA is bounded on the west along 15 Street Place and 16 Street, from the bluff of the Mississippi River to the hill that leans toward the Rock River.  The area is filled with a variety of rental and owner occupied homes and is also home to a vibrant retail center.  Numerous small businesses offering a wide range of products and services are located in this neighborhood demonstrating that hometown shopping is alive and well. 

Park Hill Neighborhood Association (PHNA)  - The PHNA is bounded by 4th Avenue in the north to 12th Avenue in the south from 19th to 27th Street.  This neighborhood group has been in existence for quite a while but renewed its efforts in the Spring of 2003.   This neighborhood boasts a terrific view of the mighty Mississippi River from its bluffs. The homes in this neighborhood, while modest in some respects, are historically significant and show the pride of ownership of its residents.  Park Hill is one of Moline's oldest neighborhoods, with many of its homes built for the workers of John Deere.  Several neighborhood homes were built between 1900's - 1930's, and were owned by prominent business leaders.   

The PHNA’s main mission is to promote a safe, clean, and desirable neighborhood.  The association has  worked toward that goal by organizing neighborhood clean-ups, hosting neighborhood social events, and communicating through a newsletter and regular meetings. The neighborhood displays holiday decorations at Christmas time, and is planning a flower garden at the northeast corner of 19th Street and 12th Avenue, along with a neighborhood sign.   PHNA contact is City of Moline staff member, Brad Hauman, 797-0443. 

Cityline/Karstens Neighborhood Association -  Contact: Jane & John Vershaw, 762-7834.

Villa Park Neighborhood Association

Prospect Park (Currently forming)

  (Information coming soon on these associations)