Get ready to meet the Illinois and Iowa Pet of the Week! QuadCities.com is happy to partner with Quad City Animal Welfare Center, 724 2nd W. Ave., Milan! Interested in adopting a pet? Check out our Pet of the Week every Monday! QCAWC Adoption & Education Center is at 724 2nd Ave. W. Milan, IL […]
Rock Island’s Washington Jr. High’s Kiwanis Builders Club members put together Therapy Kits for the Every Child Organization. For more than 40 years, it’s been EveryChild’s mission to connect children and families with services that will help them to thrive. Students put together about 75 kits that included stress toys, coloring books, markers, crayons, toothbrushes, […]
MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – – Western Illinois University alumna Ramona Bellino would have graduated from college in 1971, but life had other plans. “The day after I graduated from St. Casimir High School, I entered the workforce,” said Bellino, the oldest of nine children. “I was uncertain at that point about the career path I wanted […]
Today, Davenport West PE classes were taken over by the Marine Corps. West was one of 35 high schools across the country to be selected for this special day. Students were taken through a series of interactive activities during class. The goals of this program are: -Create a fun and engaging day for all students. […]
The Davenport Community School District is proud to send the following six entries to Iowa State University on Tuesday, May 16th, to participate in a recital showcasing all the students from across the state chosen for the Outstanding Performance Award. Central High School: Vocal Solo: Jillian Darland Bassoon Solo: Noah Droessler Piano Solo: Jack Stremlow […]
Meetings are a key driver of the economy and workforce, playing a critical role in fueling other industries and stimulating the region’s economy. Visit Quad Cities, the region’s official destination management and marketing organization (DMMO), works with regional and national meeting planners to host their events in the Quad Cities. Visit Quad Cities announced today […]
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) congratulated Peoria Christian High School junior Emmelia Edwards on winning the 2023 Congressional Art Competition. Her submission, Grandma’s House, will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol building for one year. “One of the responsibilities I look forward to most is recognizing our many talented neighbors in Central and Northwestern Illinois,” said […]
The Davenport Schools Foundation is pleased to announce the 2023 scholarship recipients from the Davenport Community School District (DCSD). 50 scholarships, totaling more than $95,000 have been awarded to 46 students to pursue their post-secondary education. The foundation is grateful for the generosity of donors who make these scholarships available to students in the district. […]
Lisa Bartusek, the Executive Director of Iowa Association of School Boards (IASB), is retiring June 30th, 2023. After 26 years of service to IASB, she is leaving a massive impact on Iowa’s education system. Recently, Lisa joined the DCSD school board meeting to say a few final words, reminding us that the culture of the […]
The Iowa House and Senate proudly presented the 165th Year Proclamation on behalf of Governor Kim Reynolds to the DCSD School Board. This designates the month of May as a celebration of Davenport Community School Districts growing excellence for its students and honoring 165 years of service to the greater Davenport, Iowa, community.
