### 20 Interesting Facts About Moline
1. Moline is known globally as the corporate headquarters for Deere & Company (John Deere). 2. The city's name derives from the French word "moulin," meaning mill, due to the numerous mills once powered by the Mississippi River. 3. Moline is one of the "Quad Cities," alongside Rock Island (IL), Davenport (IA), and Bettendorf (IA). 4. The John Deere Pavilion in downtown Moline is one of the largest agricultural exhibits in the world. 5. Moline was officially incorporated in 1848. 6. Vibrant Arena at The MARK (formerly the TaxSlayer Center) is a premier 12,000-seat arena hosting major concerts and sports events. 7. Moline has a rich Belgian heritage, once home to the largest Belgian population in the U.S. outside of Detroit. 8. "Rolle Bolle," a traditional Belgian bowling game, is still played in Moline's parks today. 9. The city operates the Quad Cities International Airport (MLI), the third-busiest commercial airport in Illinois. 10. Sylvan Island in Moline is a popular site for mountain biking, built on the ruins of a former steel mill. 11. The Channel Cat Water Taxi operates from Moline, carrying passengers across the Mississippi River. 12. Moline is situated in Rock Island County. 13. Western Illinois University established a riverfront campus (WIU-QC) in Moline in 2012. 14. The Ben Butterworth Parkway offers a continuous 4-mile scenic trail along the Mississippi River. 15. The historic Deere-Wiman House and Butterworth Center offer glimpses into the lives of John Deere's descendants. 16. Moline is home to the Quad City Steamwheelers, an indoor football team. 17. A state-of-the-art I-74 bridge connecting Moline to Bettendorf was completed in 2021, featuring a pedestrian path with an oculus. 18. The city's elevation is approximately 585 feet (178 meters) above sea level. 19. The Quad City Storm, a minor league professional ice hockey team, plays in Moline. 20. Moline's downtown, known as Moline Center, is a recognized National Register of Historic Places district.