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DeWitt has 3 finalists for next superintendent
The Central DeWitt Community School District Board of Education has narrowed its search for a new superintendent to three finalists. The board recently met with staff at Grundmeyer Leader Services to review the candidate pool and announced three finalists in its search for a new superintendent to start July 1, 2024.
Whiteside County firefighters test skills in training
Smoke filled a house, and Rock Falls and Sterling firefighters bust in to save the lives of trapped people. It looks real but it’s a training exercise. The training is a way for firefighters to team up for an emergency exercise and improve their search and rescue skills. “It...
University of Iowa Spring 2024 Graduate Spotlight: Princeton's Abigayle Shekleton
Degree: Master's degree in speech pathology. What's next: A yearlong clinical fellowship at UnityPoint Health-St Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, followed by full-time position there as a speech-language pathologist. Treatment for a childhood stutter led Abbi Shekleton to her future professional passion. "I had a great experience with my...
FCI Thomson placed on lockdown after firearm possibly brought into prison
THOMSON, Ill. — The Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP) placed FCI Thomson on lockdown status after learning that a firearm may have been brought into the prison. A FBOP spokesperson confirmed with News 8 that FCI Thomson was placed on lockdown on Thursday, Apr. 25, after the FBOP received "critical information that a firearm may have been introduced."
High School Sports: May 2
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - The MAC’s best took the track for the annual track and field championships. Pleasant Valley won the boys and girls team titles, but there were many incredible performances for different schools. Check out some of the best moments and hear from a few of the...
The 2 millionth tree planted by Living Lands & Waters has its new home
RIVERDALE, Iowa — A nonprofit environmental organization is celebrating a major milestone. Officials with Living Lands & Waters planted their 2 millionth tree on Thursday, May 2. The landmark tree was planted at Arconic in Riverdale, IA. The plantings are part of the organization's efforts to reduce habitat loss and declines in tree diversity, and the project dates back to 2007. The initial goal was to hit 1 million trees, and officials reflected on how far they'd come since then.
Buffalo Bill Museum in LeClaire launches 'Women in History Teas' series
LE CLAIRE, Iowa — The Buffalo Bill Museum of LeClaire is kicking off its Women in History Teas on Saturday, May 11 at the Grasshopper Gatherings event center. The cost is $25 per person. The first afternoon tea will center around 'The Harvey Girls,' and will begin at 3...
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