Please join us this Tuesday, September 3rd for the annual ‘State of the Schools’ address. Our Superintendent, Dr. Sharon Williams will recap the 2023-24 school year, and preview what to expect in 2024-25 and beyond!
Western Illinois University-Quad Cities Esports teams are actively recruiting new members to join the competition. “Esports is a great opportunity to meet new friends, have fun and represent the University against teams across the country,” WIU-QC Student Services Director Curtis Williams said. The teams include: Valorant Rocket League Fortnite NBA2K Street […]
The Western Illinois University Libraries and University Counseling Center (UCC) are collaborating to bring therapy dogs to Malpass Library monthly throughout the Fall 2024 semester. The initiative is part of the UCC Wellness Wednesday series, which is an effort to help students manage their stress and to promote healthy habits. Therapy dogs will be available […]
The NAACP chapter hosted its most recent Community Conversation on August 1st, 2024 at the Grace City Church in Rock Island. The community conversations are a way for the Rock Island-Milan community to meet RIMSD board members, and learn more about the district and education in general. The guest speaker was RIMSD #41 Board of […]
Western Illinois football coach Joe Davis announced a handful of updates to his coaching staff this week as the Leatherneck group continues to build toward the season opener at Northern Illinois on August 31. The most significant update is Caleb Bonner moving from graduate assistant to a full-time coaching position, taking over the outside linebacker […]
Bettendorf High School Cheer Scratch Cupcake Sale to raise funds for new mats. Order through Aug. 30. Cupcake pick up is 5-6 pm, Fri., Sept. 20 in the BHS main lobby. Link to order – https://bit.ly/BHSCheerCupcakeFundraiser
Rock Island High School held its annual Rally at the Rock & Open House this past Friday. The back-to-school tradition invites students to learn more about the amazing classes, programs, and clubs your students have access to at Rocky, as well as get some great resources from our community partners!
Western Illinois University is partnering with the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce, City of Macomb, Spoon River College and the Macomb School District to host the Downtown Block Party from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23, in Chandler Park, just north of the Macomb Square. The event will offer new and existing WIU students the opportunity […]
The Quad Cities branch of the Western Illinois University Libraries will continue to provide service for students, faculty and staff on the Quad Cities campus, even with the new vision for the Quad Cities campus. Beginning Monday, Aug. 19 the Quad Cities Library will have a Library and Information Desk at the second floor atrium […]
It’s coming up! Don’t forget to stop in and get some great pizza or fried chicken Monday night Need an easy weeknight dinner? Mark your calendars for Monday, August 19th and head to PIZZA RANCH in Bettendorf between 5pm and 8pm to eat good food while supporting Bett Esports. No code or mention necessary. We […]
