MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – Because of Western Illinois University’s long-time support of veterans and active service personnel, the University has been recognized for 14 years running as a “Military Friendly School” by Viqtory/Military Friendly, achieving “Gold” status for 2023-2024. Western ranked 19th in the United States for small public universities earning the Gold status. “WIU remains […]
MOLINE, ILLINOIS – Regional College students have been making a difference for years as WQPT/PBS Ambassadors, an elite volunteer group representing WQPT throughout eastern Iowa and western Illinois. The Ambassadors are a more highly trained extension of the WQPT volunteer force representing the station at fairs, community and fundraising events and on television. It is […]
Congratulations to Davenport Central High School’s Jazz 1 for receiving an invitation to return to the Iowa Jazz Championships this year! Only 15 4A bands in the entire state of Iowa received this distinction. Central’s performance is on Tuesday, April 4th at 2:45pm in Stephens Auditorium on the campus of Iowa State University. #growingexcellence #davenportcommunityschool […]
The Western Illinois University Counselor Education department in conjunction with Wild Ones, Quad Cities and the Quad Cities Graduate Study Center will host an evening of Plants, Paths and Pizza from 5-8 p.m. Friday, April 14 on the Quad Cities campus in the QC Complex C Atrium. This event is open and free to the […]
The Davenport Community School district approved two new staff members to be added to the DCSD administrative team at the School Board Meeting March 27. Brian Ehlinger has been added as Principal of Davenport Central High School and Diane Campbell will be Director of Learning and Results at the Administrative Service Center (ASC). Mr. Ehlinger […]
The Western Illinois University Business Studies Living Learning Community is hosting a Professionalism Workshop at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 29 via Zoom. This workshop is open free to any current WIU student. “This workshop is a great opportunity to hear from recent graduates about their successes and challenges at their first and/or second jobs,” said […]
EDITOR’S NOTE: Due to unforeseen circumstances, it is necessary to postpone the Distinguished Faculty Lecture scheduled for March 22 at 7 p.m. in the COFAC Recital Hall. As soon as a new date/has been determined, the campus community will be notified. MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – The Western Illinois University 2023 Distinguished University Professor Peter Cole will […]
A great way to get accurate information is straight from the source. On Thursday, April 6th at 6:00 PM, City of Bettendorf Assistant City Administrator, Jeff Reiter and Community Development Director, Mark Hunt will be offering a presentation packed with material for area entrepreneurs. Doing Business in Bettendorf will be held at 6:00 PM at […]
Buffalo Elementary will be hosting their annual STEAM Camp this summer! Registration is open today to the public for students that will be going into K–7 next year! (Primarily geared towards grades K–6 for 2023–2024 school year). With a registration cap of 60 students (30 K–2 and 30 3–6), they are already close to filling […]
A big congratulations to the Davenport West High debate team on their performance at the East Iowa Speech & Debate District Tournament series. They have two National Qualifiers and two Alternates who will represent West and East Iowa at the National Tournament in June in Phoenix! National Qualifiers Elliot Griffith in Dramatic Interpretation Clementine Springsteen […]
