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Rock Island High School principal suspended for 5 days without pay

ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (KWQC) - Rock Island School District officials suspended a principal without pay Tuesday evening. School leaders suspended Dr. Patricia Ulrich, principal of Rock Island High School, as a disciplinary measure, officials told KWQC. The board temporarily suspended a policy to act on the unpaid suspension. Officials did...

Rock Island, IL · 21h
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Geneseo 10th grader named latest ‘Beyond the Classroom’ honoree

GENESEO, Ill. (KWQC) -KWQC-TV6 and Purina have partnered for a monthly feature designed to highlight Quad Cities students on QCL who are making an impact in their communities outside of school. The initiative, called Beyond the Classroom, will recognize students in grades 5 through 12 who are involved in service...

Geneseo, IL · 1d
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Zayley Boonstra October Student of the Month

The Morrison High School October 2026, Student of the Month is Zayley Boonstra. Her mother is Jen Boonstra. Zayley is active in school, serving as Student Council President, a Key Club member, and as a B.L.I.N.D leader. In her spare time, she likes to help coordinate blood drives at her...

Morrison, IL · 1d
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Freeport graduation rates rise as attendance grows

Freeport School District 145's four-year graduation rate has climbed nearly 13 percentage points since 2023 as attendance and reading measures also show improvement. The district's graduation rate reached 83.5% in 2026, up from 70.7% in 2023, according to a community announcement. The figures come from the 2026 Illinois Report Card. Graduation rates have increased each year since 2023, reaching 75.1% in 2024 and 80% in 2025 before rising to 83.5% this year. "These numbers belong to our students, our families and our staff," Superintendent Anna Alvarado said. "Three years ago, nearly three out of ten of our seniors weren't graduating on time. Now more of our kids are walking across the stage, and they're coming to school more often and reading better along the way. I'm proud of that work. I also want to be honest about where we aren't yet. Math hasn't moved the way it needs to, and that's where we're putting our attention this year." Graduation rates improve among student groups Graduation rates increased among the student groups highlighted by the district. The rate for Black students rose from 54.4% in 2023 to 80.6% this year. The rate among low-income students increased from 60.1% to 79.8%, while

Freeport, IL · 2d

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Pecatonica Elementary Teacher Makes Kids Feel Loved at School

A Pecatonica mom says kindergarten teacher Amanda Benney helped her daughter thrive while easing her family's first-day worries.

Pecatonica, IL · 3d

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Byron and IC Catholic could be headed for another epic playoff battle

It has felt like the football teams at Byron and IC Catholic have been on a collision course all season. Well, that collision will happen this Saturday afternoon in Byron in the IHSA Class 3A playoff quarterfinals. These are the top two ranked teams in the state in 3A.

Byron, IL · 13h

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Wethersfield High School Honors Daylon Hendrix and Brayden Taylor as October Students of the Month

Wethersfield High School Recognizes Daylon Hendrix and Brayden Taylor as October Students of the Month. Wethersfield High School is recognizing two outstanding students for their positive attitudes, dedication, and commitment to personal growth. Daylon Hendrix has been named the October Positive Student-Athlete of the Month, while Brayden Taylor has been selected as the Wethersfield High School Student of the Month.

Kewanee, IL · 1d

Iowa City Press-Citizen

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Predicting Iowa high school football playoff games, IHSAA semifinals

The I owa high school football season is now down to its final two weeks. After a thrilling Friday night of quarterfinal action , 28 teams across the state's seven classes, including two teams from the Iowa City area, have punched their tickets to the UNI-Dome and this week's state semifinals . In the Iowa City area, undefeated Regina is still alive in Class 1A and undefeated Solon remains in Class 3A. Both are top seeds in their respective classes and both have advanced to the semifinals for the second straight season. Regina handled Grundy Center comfortably, 42-14, last week. For Solon, the quarterfinals were the most they had been tested all season, but the Spartans pulled off a 23-14 win over West Delaware. Here are the Iowa City Press-Citizen's predictions for the final two teams left standing heading into the IHSAA semifinals.s. Solon (11-0) vs. Algona(7-4), 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 After edging out West Delaware with a late touchdown, the Spartans will now take on No. 15-seed Algona. The Cinderella story of Class 3A started the season 1-3 but turned things around and found its way into the semifinals. Algona ended the regular season with a loss to

Iowa City, IA · 1d

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Moline High School Theater Teacher, Cancer Survivor Holding 30-Year Reunion Show

The Final Curtain, a reunion of three decades of Moline High School theater veterans performing with current students, will hit the stage at 7:30 p.m. November 27–28 at Moline High School Auditorium, 3600 Avenue of the Cities. Its host and driving force is longtime Moline High School teacher, actor,...

Moline, IL · 2d

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Walcott Elementary School students honor QCA veterans with patriotic tribute

Are veterans were honored by students at Walcott Elementary School with singing and personalized cards and letters. Our Quad Cities News photojournalist Mike Colón takes a look at the patriotic tribute for the local heroes.

Walcott, IA · 1d

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Ralph Velazquez Jr. Now Chair of Monmouth College’s Board

New members are Joel Hillison and Monmouth native Nathan Gaskill. At the most recent meeting of its Board of Trustees, Monmouth College honored a successful past leader and welcomed new leadership and new members. Mark Kopinski ’79 was recognized for his many contributions during his nine-year tenure as board chairman....

Monmouth, IL · 2d

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Former Iowa City superintendent resigns from school district

IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - Former Iowa City School superintendent Matt Degner has resigned from the district. The school board accepted his resignation Tuesday night in a 5-2 vote. Board members Mitch Lingo and Audrey Moeller voted against accepting it. Lingo removed the resignation from the consent agenda ahead of...

Iowa City, IA · 1d

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Muscatine High School Announces Eight Inductees for 2026-27 Athletic Hall of Fame

Seven former standout athletes and a longtime boys basketball coach representing decades of. athletic excellence have been selected for induction into the Muscatine High School Athletic. Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2026-27. This year’s class features accomplishments ranging from individual state championships and. All-American honors...

Muscatine, IA · 3d

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Annawan seniors, Wilson, Nanninga, named Elks Teens of the Month

The Kewanee Elks Lodge No. 724 has named Alexis Wilson and Jackson Nanninga, both seniors at Annawan High School, as its October Teens of the Month. Wilson, the daughter of Dan and Carrie Wilson, has a 3.86 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Her four-year achievements include High Honor Roll, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and FFA. She has participated in National Honor Society, track, volleyball and cross country for three years.

Annawan, IL · 3d

The Register-Mail

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Knox College honors alumni for leadership, service during Homecoming

Knox College honored alumni for service, leadership, scientific achievement and journalism during its Homecoming Convocation as reunion classes returned to campus. The ceremony began with a parade of reunion classes into Kresge Hall inside the Ford Center for the Fine Arts, according to a community announcement. Alumni marched from the Homecoming Hub tent south of the Gizmo Cafe, led by the 50-year Reunion Class of 1976. The Class of 1976 received special recognition after raising over $2 million for Knox College. “I have to give a shout-out to the Class of 1976, 50 years, what a milestone,” Alumni Council Chair Kathryn Mahaffey ’78 said. “We welcome home a reunion class whose Knox journey began more than 50 years ago, and all together we form a network that extends far beyond these walls, a community of thinkers, doers, leaders, and lifelong learners.” Mahaffey also encouraged alumni to remain involved with the college through mentoring, sharing professional experience, supporting scholarships, attending campus events and reconnecting with classmates. The Ralph White Prize, which recognizes the reunion class with the largest percentage of classmates giving to Knox, went to the Class of 1966. The class had a 58% giving rate. Knox recognizes alumni for

Galesburg, IL · 3d

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Moline High School Science Teacher Nominated By Students For Being A “Great Role Model”

As the kids keep working hard this semester, we're still going out this semester for our surprises with Ultimate Chocolates to highlight and reward a deserving Quad Cities teacher. It's now time to announce this week's B100 & Ultimate Chocolate's QC Teacher of the Week!. Congrats to Michael Brees, Science...

Moline, IL · 5d

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La Moille HS Will Deactivate; Waltham Addition Proposal Turned Down Again

Following Tuesday's results, one school district knows what it must do; while another is left wondering what to do?. In Bureau County, voters said “yes” to deactivating the La Moille High School by a three hundred vote margin. La Moille High School students will either now go to Amboy, Hall or Mendota starting in late summer 2027. The district's seventh and eighth graders will then occupy the high school building. Current enrollment at La Moille High School is around 42 students.

La Moille, IL · 8d

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UTHS Head Coach Nick Welch breaks down Quincy matchup

UTHS Head Coach Nick Welch talked about their upcoming playoff opponent the Quincy Blue Devils.

Davenport, IA · 5d

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Wethersfield highlights National Honor Society service projects

***Madalyn Vershca is a participant of The Kewanee Voice Student Journalism Program, funded by the Harry Anderson Memorial Trust. The Wethersfield High School National Honor Society recently resumed its annual service projects, with members participating in activities that support organizations and residents throughout the community. Each NHS member is required...

Kewanee, IL · 5d

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Illinois Farm Bureau Collegiate Discussion Meet Winner and Place Holders

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — Sidney Stiers, of Williamsfield, took first place in Illinois Farm Bureau’s Collegiate Discussion Meet, held on Oct. 30. Stiers, a sophomore at the University of Illinois, is a member of the Knox County Farm Bureau and the University of Illinois Collegiate Farm Bureau chapter. She will go on to represent Illinois in the national Collegiate Discussion Meet at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Young Farmers and Ranchers Conference March 12-15, 2027, in New Orleans.

Illinois · 6d