MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – Four new students in Western Illinois University’s School of Agriculture have been awarded Growing Agricultural Science Teachers (GAST) scholarships to begin their education at Western. The scholarships, based on financial need, are awarded to incoming freshmen or transfer students who have declared agricultural education as their major. Each of the students began […]
A group of four Davenport West students, led by their teacher, Mr. Greg Smith, are headed to the eastern Kenyan village of Muamba next week to implement a student-designed water filtration system that will help bring clean drinking water to an estimated over 22,000 people. West students taking the engineering, design and development capstone class […]
MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – One candidate will interview Friday, Jan. 6, for the position of Western Illinois University Director of Institutional Research. Alan J. Simmons, research director for the Center for State Policy and Leadership at the University of Illinois Springfield, will be on the Macomb campus Friday, Jan. 6. An open session, in person and […]
The United Way QC Born Learning Academies are weekly one-hour sessions, held in-person at Fillmore Elementary. They will take place each Monday from 4:30-5:30pm beginning on January 23rd and ending on March 6th. Child care is provided. Space is limited so please register by January 16th: http://bit.ly/BL80
Accounting students at Western Illinois University will soon have a new scholarship opportunity, thanks to the generosity of alumna Judy Baker, ‘71, ‘72. Baker, who graduated with her bachelor’s degree in Accounting, and her master’s degree in Accountancy, has enjoyed a decades-long career in the accounting field, and it all started with her training at […]
MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – – Joseph Roselieb, executive director of auxiliary services and risk management, has been named the interim assistant vice president (AVP) for Facilities Management at Western Illinois University, effective January 1. Additionally, Ted Renner, deputy director of Facilities Management, has been named the temporary interim director of Facilities Management, effective January 1. Roselieb […]
Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17), a member of the powerful House Appropriations Committee, cast her final vote as a Member of Congress to deliver more than $66 million for local projects in communities across Northwest and Central Illinois. In a major funding package for Fiscal Year 2023, Bustos built on her track record of delivering for […]
Members of the Davenport Central High School Marching Blue Devils marched in London on New Year’s Day! They represented the Davenport Community Schools, Central High School, and the entire State of Iowa incredibly well! Congratulations to all involved!
The Davenport Central Band is having a blast in London! For anyone interested in watching their New Year’s Day Parade performance, the parade starts at 6am CST on Sunday January 1st! We will keep you updated with any live links available. View parade running order here: https://bit.ly/3Q5y3pd
Interested in working with some of the best student athletes in the area? Check out the variety of coaching position at Rock Island High School and Washington Jr. High! • Assistant Track Coach at Washington Junior High School • Boys/Girls Diving Coach at Rock Island High School • Assistant Track Coach at Rock Island High […]
