The Rock Island-Milan School District 41 Board of Education has begun the search process for a new superintendent. We have selected SCHOOL EXEC CONNECT, an educational search firm, to assist us in this process. We are interested in receiving your input about the new superintendent.  We would appreciate it if you would take about five minutes to fill out an online survey that will be available from September 11-17, 2023. Please check the District website on September 11, 2023, for the survey link. In addition to the survey, if you would like to provide input on the district’s strengths, the... Read More

Charles Butler is a familiar face, but his new title is unfamiliar to the Rock Island-Milan School District. Mr. Butler will tell you the new role comes with big responsibilities, “It’s some big shoes, however, they’re the only shoes, I’m learning every day and I’m looking forward to where this takes me.” Summer of 2022, Mr. Butler started his new gig as the District Safety Manager. Not only is it a new position to the district but he’s one of the few District Safety Managers for a school district in the Quad Cities. “I think that says the district takes safety seriously and... Read More

MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – -The Western Illinois University Educational Leadership Organizational Justice, Equity & Inclusion (OJEI) doctoral program welcomes 25 new students this Fall. The incoming cohort includes students from nine different countries. According to WIU OJEI Program founders and coordinators Tracy Davis and Stu Yager, the multinational and multicultural group also represents a range of social identities crucial for the quality of any educational experience where equity and inclusion are central. The incoming cohort joins 31 students in their third and fourth years of the program.... Read More

The Western Illinois University Office of Justice, Inclusion, Diversity and Equity (JIDE) and the Anti-Racism Task Force will host multiple town hall meetings for University faculty, staff, students and the community in September. The JIDE office is responsible for strengthening and advancing the University’s commitment to being a just, inclusive, diverse and equitable institution. The Anti-Racism Task Force (ARTF), composed of members of the faculty, staff and students from both campuses, as well as community members, launched in March 2022 and was charged by President Guiyou Huang to recommend... Read More

Davenport West High School participated in a Unified golf event sponsored by Special Olympics Iowa. A total of 17 Unified pairs played in a three-hole tournament at Red Hawk Golf Course. It was a remarkable day of golfing and building relationships between students of all abilities.  Read More

MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – As insurgents, fringe groups and extremists continue to grow in numbers, particularly in the United States, one Western Illinois University law enforcement and justice administration professor is bringing the experts to his students, and to others beyond WIU, to gain a better understanding and awareness of groups, platforms and issues that can pose threats to public safety, such as the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection. Dean Alexander, who is recognized internationally as a terrorism expert, has been a member of the WIU School of Law Enforcement and Justice Administration (LEJA) faculty... Read More

Congratulations to Jabari Woods, Associate Director of HR and Equity, Title IX Coordinator, and ADA Program Administer for the Davenport Community School District, for receiving the Growing Excellence Award from the DCSD school board. Jabari’s commitment to leadership and community activism earned him an honorary doctorate degree of humane letters from St. Ambrose University, which was presented to him at the Spring Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony. Every day he continues to inspire us with his dedication to the community! Thank you for all you do, Jabari!  Read More

BETTENDORF, IOWA –August 23, 2023 – The Bettendorf Public Library and K&K Hardware have teamed up again to offer guidance on effective ways to maintain homes. How to Fix It: Drywall will be held on Wednesday, September 6th at 7:00 PM. The free class is open to the public and will be held at the Bettendorf Public Library located at 2950 Learning Campus Dr. in Bettendorf. Casey Keller from K&K Hardware will provide instruction on patching holes to make walls look new again. K&K Hardware in Bettendorf has been operating since 1940. The Bettendorf Public Library values free, full,... Read More

MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – Western Illinois University is continuing to focus on supporting students during their transition to college and finding academic success through the redevelopment of two support offices. “Through divisional realignment, the former Transition and Academic Skills Center has evolved into two separate functions, allowing staff to focus on vital areas supporting student development and learning,” Executive Director of Student Success and Retention Initiatives Justin Schuch said. “Divisional changes allowed us to have a meaningful review of services offered and... Read More

Mark your calendars! This Wednesday, August 23rd is the official first day of school for Davenport School students. We are so excited for what the 23-24 school year has in store. See you soon!  Read More