The Quad City Hash House Harriers – Dirty Pirate Chapter (or QCH3), a local group that is part of the loosely affiliated international organization, the Hash House Harriers, and a self-described “Drinking Club with a Running Problem,” will hold their Annual Red Dress Run on Saturday, February 18, in which all participants – male and […]
The Outdoor Show Comes to Rock Island This Weekend! This event features a variety of resources for anyone interested in the great outdoors. A large number of hunting, fishing and boating vendors will be on hand as well as representatives from charters, resorts, government agencies and conservation clubs. A kids camp area will also be […]
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced that he has been named to serve as the top Democrat on the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics within the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee. He was also named to serve on the Subcommittee on Energy. “I look forward to using my leadership position on the Space and Aeronautics […]
Both RIMSD junior high schools are sending students to the State MathCounts Tournament in March. Edison Junior High School’s team, coached by Tim Carroll placed 1st overall at the MathCounts Chapter competition held at Black Hawk College. Edison also had the number one individual score! The following Edison Jr. High students will move on to […]
MOLINE, Illinois—EveryChild, the nonprofit formerly known as the Child Abuse Council, is now accepting nominations for its Champions for Every Child award. This award is given each year to an individual, a business or nonprofit, and/or a young adult 18 or under to celebrate the community leaders who dedicate their time, expertise, or donations to […]
Rock Island High School is hosting summer school for drivers education! A Virtual meeting will be held TONIGHT, Wednesday February 15th at 6:30 pm, Join by going to RIHS Website under the Academics tab click on Drivers Education and that will take you to a link for the virtual meeting. Here are the details:1. Cost […]
A big congratulations to the West High debate team on their performance at the East Iowa Speech & Debate District Tournament series. They have two National Qualifiers and two Alternates who will represent West and East Iowa at the National Tournament in June in Phoenix! National Qualifiers Elliot Griffith in Dramatic Interpretation Clementine Springsteen in […]
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) released the following statement: “I look forward to working with Senators Duckworth and Durbin, the Bureau of Prisons, and the Department of Justice to make sure that USP Thomson plays an integral role in our nation’s prison system and creates a high-level of safety and security for all employees and inmates,” […]
Quad City Engineering & Science Council is offering scholarships for high school seniors pursuing a STEM Career. Students must be a resident of Mercer, Rock Island, Henry, Whiteside, Carroll, Knox, or Lee county in Illinois, or Clinton, Scott, Muscatine, or Louisa County in Iowa. They must plan to study for a STEM related degree (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) at […]
Sometimes, as she thinks about her future, Lila Teitle thinks of Jayne Lee Andreseen. She never knew Jayne, who passed away in 2005 at the age of 13 after a courageous battle with a rare form of pediatric cancer. But as the most recent recipient of the Jayne Lee Andreesen Memorial Scholarship, she carries Jayne’s […]
