May 15th, 2024
Moline
MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – – The Western Illinois University and Quad Cities communities gathered to commemorate the opening of the first-ever and newly renovated Chemistry classroom on the WIU-Quad Cities campus. The laboratory renovation was funded by a generous $136,919 grant from the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust. The grant allowed WIU to upgrade an existing […]
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May 14th, 2024
Arts & Entertainment News
Praised by Talkin’ Broadway as an entertainment that “bounces onto the stage with confidence, energy, and goodwill to spare,” DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: THE MUSICAL opens the 2024 season of high-spirited family productions at Rock Island’s Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse. Running through May 18, this charming and riotously funny delight is adapted from Jeff […]
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May 8th, 2024
Rock Island
Rocky parents, mark your calendar for Senior Awards Nights on Wednesday, May 22 at 6:00 pm at RIHS Auditorium! This is a night to give out awards and scholarships to seniors.
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May 8th, 2024
Moline
Graduation is a milestone cherished by many, symbolizing the culmination of years of hard work and dedication. However, for the graduating class of 2020, the traditional pomp and circumstance were disrupted by the challenges of the global pandemic. Now, as they cross the stage at Western Illinois University, these graduates are finally experiencing the celebratory […]
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May 3rd, 2024
Bettendorf
Congratulations to the BHS Athlete of the Year finalists! #BettPride Front Row: Annabelle Donohoo, Maya Williams, Emily See, Hannah Rogers, Payton Markham Back Row: Cooper Agosta, Chase Wakefield, Caden Wilkins, Charlie Zimmerman, Jayce Luna
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May 3rd, 2024
Rock Island
Join Rock Islanders for a reception to welcome RIMSD #41 new incoming Superintendent of Schools Dr. Sharon Williams. You will be able to learn more about her, and her background and hear her vision for the district. Afterward, guests will be able to mix and mingle. There will be three receptions held. May 7th – […]
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April 30th, 2024
Local News & Happenings
A huge shoutout to Young Lions Roar wrapping up National Poetry Month with us last Friday! They started the day visiting and working with our 5th and 6th graders on creative writing and poetry. We finished the day with a Poetry Showcase after school where 12 of our Lions shared poems in front of a […]
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April 30th, 2024
Moline
On April 16, students and faculty from the Social Work program at Western Illinois University proudly attended the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Advocacy Day held at the Illinois Capitol in Springfield, IL. A total of twelve students, accompanied by two professors, represented WIU at this event. Among them, three students were named Lobby […]
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April 29th, 2024
Moline
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced that he has nominated five students from Central and Northwestern Illinois for admission to the United States Service Academies for the class entering the fall of 2024. The nominated students are: United States Military Academy: John Nienhaus- Moline High School, Moline, IL United States Naval Academy: Sean Conner […]
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April 27th, 2024
Bettendorf
Iowa City — In a clash of the titans, the number 9 ranked Bettendorf boys varsity soccer team defeated number 1 ranked and previously undefeated Dowling Catholic. After a physical and tough back-and-forth regulation ending in a 0-0 tie, Bettendorf outlasted Dowling in penalty kicks 3-2. Coming down to the final kick and holding a […]
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