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Moline schools look at budget-saving options - Mon, 08 Feb 2010
MOLINE -- Superintendent Cal Lee presented 67 budget-saving options valued at more than $6.5 million Monday.

The district plans to adopt about $3.5 million in cuts next school year, he said, adding the list of Phase 1 and Phase

Remembering John Gianulis - Mon, 08 Feb 2010


"He had a knack, no matter what the climate might be, to mend fences and push forward." -- Former State Sen. Dennis Jacobs

"If everyone who Johnny helped through the years shows up to pay their

Rock Island aldermen approve trash collection charges - Mon, 08 Feb 2010
ROCK ISLAND -- Starting April 1, city residents will pay for garbage collection.

Aldermen on Monday unanimously approved a monthly $2 per household charge for residential refuse collection provided by the city. Residential properties with more than four units

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State police report more DUI arrests - Mon, 08 Feb 2010


In 2009, District 7 Illinois State Police arrested 232 more drivers for driving under the influence of alcohol compared to 2008.

The district issued 465 more alcohol violations in 2009 compared to 2008.

Overall, District 7

BHC Intercollegiate Horse Show Team to host regional competition - Mon, 08 Feb 2010
Press release submitted by Black Hawk College - East Campus

Marilyn Brandt of Andover, Ill.

Intermediate - MSU 1st and 2nd; BHC 3rd and 1st

Stephanie Geiger of Milan, Ill.

Novice - TSU 1st which completed

Storm may drop 9 inches of snow before bitter cold arrives - Sun, 07 Feb 2010
Snow continues to fall on the Quad-Cities as a slow-moving storm brings more of the white stuff.

The Quad-Cities may see up to 9 inches of snow by Tuesday night. Between Sunday afternoon and 6 p.m. Monday, more than

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Toyota recalls 437,000 Priuses, hybrids globally to fix brakes - Tue, 09 Feb 2010
TOKYO (AP) — Toyota says it is recalling about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicles worldwide to fix brake problems — the latest in a string of embarrassing safety lapses at the world's largest automaker.

'I don't see Toyota

Toyota recalling Prius in Japan for brakes - Mon, 08 Feb 2010

YURI KAGEYAMA,AP Business Writer

TOKYO (AP) — Toyota is recalling nearly 200,000 of its signature Prius green cars in Japan for braking problems, the latest in a string of embarrassing safety problems at the world's largest automaker.

Master Entertainment ribbon cutting and open house Feb. 11 - Mon, 08 Feb 2010
Press release submitted by Illinois Quad City Chamber of Commerce

RE: Ribbon Cutting & Open House

WHO: Master Entertainment

WHERE: 2424 – 40th Avenue, Suite 6, Moline

WHEN: Thursday, February 11th

TIME: 4pm

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Radish briefs: Ecology series, Pollan's book, Valentine retreat, bear workshop, Genesis screenings, Palmer research - Mon, 08 Feb 2010
Learn about Native Americans with Guardians

The QC Natural Area Guardians will continue "Native Americans & The Circles of Nature," its winter ecology series, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. today and Feb. 16 at Watch Tower Lodge, Black Hawk

Tips to brighten the winter blues - Mon, 08 Feb 2010
We've endured January, but we're still some six weeks from spring. Time for the winter blues.

"February has always been the biggest month for new therapy patients," says Dr. Don Hafer, a neuropsychologist and director of Behavioral Health at

Healthy gifts for your four-footed valentines - Mon, 08 Feb 2010
Want to show your pet you care this Valentine's Day? If you're in the market for a healthy present for your dog or cat, or ways to keep your pet safe, here are several great ideas.



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