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Rock Island Junior High Wrestlers Grapple To Honors At State Competition

March 14th, 2023
Rock Island Junior High Wrestlers Grapple To Honors At State Competition

Congratulations to IESA State Placers of the Rock Island Junior Highs! Henry Miller (a 6th grader) took 4th Place for Edison, while Gavin DeRudder (8th grade) took 3rd, Angelo Parker (7th grade) and Rowan Stockwell (8th grade) both took 5th Place for Washington. The last picture is of all future Rock State Qualifiers, coaches, and volunteers together.  Read More

Bettendorf Council Member Appointed to Serve on State Board

March 13th, 2023
Bettendorf Council Member Appointed to Serve on State Board

BETTENDORF, IOWA – March 8, 2023 – He represents the 2nd Ward in the City of Bettendorf. Now, Council Member Scott Naumann is going to represent the Mississippi Valley in the State of Iowa. Governor Kim Reynolds has appointed Naumann to the Iowa Workforce Development Board, which “oversees the development and implementation of the state workforce development plan” and “ensures that state workforce regions have the resources to support employment programs across the state,” according to the Iowa Workforce Development Board’s website – www.iowawdb.gov “As I talk to business leaders... Read More

Pour For A Cause In Moline Today Benefits Quad City Animal Welfare Shelter

March 8th, 2023
Pour For A Cause In Moline Today Benefits Quad City Animal Welfare Shelter

Join the Quad City Animal Welfare Center for Pour for a Cause Wednesday, March 8th from 3:00 pm til midnight at Pour Bros Craft Tap Room in Moline. QCAWC will get 10% of the TOTAL SALES! https://www.facebook.com/events/934907784336478  Read More

Rock Island High School’s African American Heritage Club Hosts Black History Program

March 6th, 2023
Rock Island High School's African American Heritage Club Hosts Black History Program

On Wednesday, February 16, Rock Island High School’s African American Heritage Club (AAHC) hosted a black history program. The program was held in the auditorium for seniors and juniors to attend and live-streamed so the whole school could watch. View photo album. This year the program highlighted African American Organizations that have had a positive impact on the African American community and America as a whole. The program covered each organization’s history, the contributions of each organization, and the famous members of each organization. The AAHC talked about four... Read More

Bettendorf High School Science Team Finishes Second In Iowa Science Olympiad

March 6th, 2023
Bettendorf High School Science Team Finishes Second In Iowa Science Olympiad

The BHS Science Olympiad Team recently competed in the virtual Iowa Science Olympiad Regional Tournament with 7 other teams and placed 2nd overall! The team received 1st place medals in Astronomy, Disease Detectives, Dynamic Planet, and Rocks and Minerals. They were also awarded 3rd place medals in Anatomy and Physiology, and Fermi Questions. They will now be competing in the state competition at UNI on April 1st. #BettPride Jack Gustafson, Cooper Rowland, Lucas Witt, Henry Phloen, Michael Farmer, Kaelee Wolf, Heath Leone, Declan Hancock (not pictured: Annaelle Mutamba and Arianna Vesey)  Read More

Davenport West And North Bowling Teams Strike Success At Iowa State Tournaments

March 6th, 2023
Davenport West And North Bowling Teams Strike Success At Iowa State Tournaments

Congratulations to West High School Girls and the North High Boys Bowling Teams! The West Girls placed 3rd at State and the North Boys placed 2nd! West Girls Bowling Team: Alexis Peters, Abby Peters, Hailey Mizer, Jade Dailey, Kyle Dailey, Shay Edwards, and Lexi Bell. Coach: Mark Schlichting North High School Boys Bowling Team: Kaiden Ringdahl, Kolton Dirks, Landon Mathiason, Adam Reed, Nate Martinez, George Bebout, and Landon Grage.  Read More

Illinois Congressman Sorensen Announces Over $3 Million for Early Childhood Education in Northwestern Illinois

February 28th, 2023
Eric Sorensen

Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced $3,328,749 in federal grant funding for Head Start education programs in Northwestern Illinois.   “Early childhood education is one of the most critical investments we can make to level the playing field for our kids and put them on a path to success,” said Sorensen. “This funding will increase opportunity across our region, and I look forward to ensuring our children, teachers, and volunteers in Central and Northwestern Illinois have what they need to be successful.”  “This financial investment into early childhood education... Read More

Rock Island’s Kayla Rice Wins Emerging Leader Scholarship

February 27th, 2023
Rock Island's Kayla Rice Wins Emerging Leader Scholarship

Congratulations to Rock Island High School student Kayla Rice for being selected as the recipient of the Patty Viverito Emerging Leader Scholarship! She was surprised with the scholarship by her teammates, coaches, family, and Quad Cities who presented her with the certificate. This scholarship is given to High school female student-athletes that demonstrate academic excellence, leadership characteristics, and community engagement. Kayla will be recognized at a check presentation at the 2023 Missouri Valley Conference Hoops in the Heartland Basketball Championship in March.  Read More

Bettendorf Robotics Team Heading to Iowa State Competition

February 23rd, 2023
Bettendorf Robotics Team Heading to Iowa State Competition

The UBett Robotics Team hosted a super qualifier event in robotics on Saturday for a chance to qualify for state. Students representing 24 schools and communities from all over Eastern Iowa including Bettendorf, Pleasant Valley, and North Scott took part in the competition. BHS was the first team selected for the Alliance that won first place for the entire tournament. UBett Robotics will compete at the State Tournament in Coralville along with 47 other teams on March 3rd and 4th, with a chance to advance to the world championships in Houston Texas in April. Team members: Michael Farmer, Rowan... Read More

Rock Island Schools Reveal School And Parent of the Month January Winners

February 23rd, 2023
Rock Island Schools Reveal School And Parent of the Month January Winners

The district’s F.A.C.E (Family and Community Engagement) has started a new initiative to recognize parents/guardians and a RIMSD school who are making a positive impact in our school district and community. Parent/Guardian of the Month Schools can nominate a parent/guarding who goes above and beyond to support the needs of children, our school, and/or our community. The winner receives a gift card, a bunt cake, and a sign that can display outside their residence. Miranda Jackson Miranda Jackson – Denkmann Elementary School, nominated by Patrick Versluis and Angie Paprocki Miranda... Read More