Please congratulate the following students for winning Davenport Community School District’s student of the month for December: 9th Grader-Detaevius Lewis-Nominated by Mrs. Kaha 10th Grader-Josiah Mendoza-Nominated by Ms. Gascho 11th Grader-Kaylin Ruckoldt-Nominated by Mrs. Engels 12th Grader-Bella Davis-Nominated by Mr. Schaeffer Keep up the great work! #growingexcellence #davenportcommunityschool #davenporteducation
With covid numbers spiking in Illinois, one state college has asked community members to make changes to help prevent the spread of the virus. As another semester comes to a close, Western Illinois University encourages all University community members to continue to follow CDC and campus guidance to assist in the mitigation of the COVID-19 […]
Planning for the future requires investment. While construction can be inconvenient, #Davenport’s $16.2 million investment in East 53rd Street will pave the way for a better high-volume road for many years. The four-year, two-phase, multi-segment project reconstructed the street between Brady Street and Eastern Avenue in the 2020-2021 during Phase I of the project. Three […]
WQPT will air the London New Year’s Day Parade live on January 1 2023 at 6:00 am to 9:00 am, featuring Davenport Central High Schools Blue Devils Marching Band. The Marching Blue Devils were formally invited on February 13th, 2020 to perform in the 2023 London New Years Day Parade. The Blue Devils will join […]
Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) gave her final speech on the House Floor, reflecting on her decade serving Northwest and Central Illinois in Congress. In her remarks, the Congresswoman thanked the constituents of Illinois’ 17th Congressional District for putting their faith in her for the last 10 years. WATCH: Bustos Gives Final Speech on the House […]
Congratulations to Davenport Community Schools School Board President Dan Gosa! He recently received the Individual Achievement Award from the Iowa Association of School Boards . Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to our schools! #growingexcellence #davenportcommunityschool #davenporteducation
Rejuvenate Housing, Inc., a nonprofit whose mission is to “rejuvenate neighborhoods and create home ownership opportunities that promote the health and welfare of a community” has completed their second rehabbed home at 514 West 17 th Street, Davenport. This house was donated to the organization by St. Ambrose University. The three-bedroom, one bath home has […]
MACOMB/MOLINE, IL — The Western Illinois University Foundation, and the Office of Sponsored Projects have awarded eight stipends to WIU faculty for Summer 2023. The grants, which amount to almost $26,000, provide opportunities for faculty to engage in projects leading to the professional advancement of the proposal writer, and the enhancement of WIU in the […]
MOLINE, Illinois—Individuals and families who are at risk of eviction or homelessness are encouraged to apply for emergency rental assistance through SAL Community Services. Until December 31, 2022, applications for back rent and advance rent are open to qualified residents of Henry, Mercer, or Rock Island Counties. “Our focus is on stability,” said Loredia Nunn-Dixon, […]
After 15 years of dedicated work, community support, and generous donations, the Galesburg Public Library now has the funding needed to complete its new project. The groundbreaking for the new library occurred last April and construction is scheduled to be complete in early 2024. The Galesburg Public Library received a $15.3 million grant from the […]
