Miss Iowa 2023, Alyssa Goethe, visited students at McKinley Elementary School yesterday morning. Having been diagnosed with diabetes at 11 years old, she spoke about her personal journey and emphasized the importance of treating others with kindness. She is also the daughter of Carla Goethe, a kindergarten teacher at McKinley. Alyssa happens to be a […]
The Davenport Central Speech and Debate team did an outstanding job at their recent competition at Bettendorf. Both public forum debate teams ended up 3-2 and just missed the semifinals. Both teams beat prestigious teams from Iowa City West. In the speech competitions, Benie, Carter, and Reuben did fantastic work, with Reuben winning the Original […]
The DCSD Junior High String Festival was hosted at the West High School Auditorium on Saturday, October 14th. 100 seventh and eighth grade students from our five junior high schools rehearsed for four hours with guest clinician, Dr. Kevin Price-Brenner, from Dubuque Hempstead High School. The event ended with a 30 minute program for parents, […]
The Davenport Central High School girls swim team had another phenomenal meet this past Saturday! The Blue Devils came in second place in the regional meet! They won eight events and set four school records all together. Congratulations to Hannah Cousins, Isabel Heller, Simone Green, and Gabbie Hanson for ranking first place in the 200-yard […]
All Western Illinois University students, faculty and staff are invited to participate in Military Appreciation Week, Monday, Nov. 6-Saturday, Nov. 18. A variety of events have been planned to honor veterans and service members leading up to Veterans Day, Friday, Nov. 10. This year’s schedule includes: • Monday, Nov. 6, 10:45-1 p.m. – Kinder Monday […]
Schools can nominate a parent/guardian who goes above and beyond to support the needs of children, our school, and/or our community. The winner receives a gift card, a bunt cake, and a sign that can be displayed outside their residence. Krista Garcia nominated by Dr. Donna Beeding – Washington Junior High School The parent, Krista, checks […]
It was a beautiful morning to celebrate the opening of Veterans Memorial Park, and we are incredibly proud of our students and staff who lent a helping hand to this project. West High School Art teacher, David Schaeffer, painted the 40-foot mural honoring the brave men and women who serve. Andy Zinn, West’s Industrial Technology […]
Davenport’s Veterans Memorial Park dedication ceremony is taking place today. The dedication ceremony will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday. The park is located along Davenport’s Mississippi River Trail adjacent to the Marquette Street boat ramp. Davenport West High School Art teacher, David Schaeffer, painted a 40-foot mural honoring America’s veterans that will be on display […]
Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) members represented Davenport Central yesterday at the Fall Rally held on the ISU campus. Olivia Mason made a plant-based, vegan-inspired grilled cheese sandwich while Alexis Downing created a Culinary Pathway poster to recruit DC students. Calee Jaques placed first in the FCS Photography category and Emma Gullickson […]
MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – – Western Illinois University alumna alcohol and other drug (AOD) counseling specialist Vivian “Jeannie” Coeur passed away Oct. 26. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 3 at Fippinger Funeral Home in Aledo, IL. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2 at the funeral home. Private […]
