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Coach Ferentz to speak at Clinton luncheon
The Duke Slater Memorial Statue & Scholarship Committee will host Kirk Ferentz for a luncheon Thursday, May 9, from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Clinton High School, a news release says. Clinton culinary students will provide lunch. Around 12:45 p.m., Ferentz, the head football coach at the University of Iowa, will...
US Army Corps of Engineers to host 2 events to gather public input on habitat rehabilitation projects on Mississippi River
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (KWQC) - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, in partnership with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, are planning two habitat rehabilitation and enhancement projects on the Mississippi River in Pools 12 and 13 and are looking for public input, according to a media release from officials. Opportunities for the public to learn more and provide feedback will be held on April 30 and May 1, in two locations to highlight the different projects.
Clinton peace center launches new film series
The Franciscan Peace Center in Clinton is launching a new virtual film and discussion series titled “Movies That Matter: Informing Your Vote.”. It aims to engage participants in critical conversations about pressing social issues ahead of the upcoming election cycle, according to a Tuesday release. Beginning in May, the...
Township in Clinton will discuss fire services, public input sought
The Clinton County Deep Creek Township Trustees will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, April 29, at Northeast High School Media Center (through the main entrance), 3690 Highway 136, Goose Lake. The trustees plan to discuss efficiencies in the current fire district structure and services in the Deep Creek Township. They...
Clinton Public Library serves to enrich diverse community
CLINTON, Iowa (KWQC) -The mission of the Clinton Public Library is to provide a welcoming environment, offer programs and services to benefit all ages, and connect people to resources that can enrich such a diverse community. To learn more about Clinton Public Library--including the latest programs and recent changes, watch...
Fenton School Board approves independent review into accused teacher’s case
BENSENVILLE, Ill. — The Fenton School Board on Wednesday approved an independent review into the case of a teacher accused of a long-term sexual misconduct with a student. The board voted unanimously to move forward. The teacher was fired last month following paid leave. During emotional meetings, parents asked the school board to investigate. Bensenville’s […]
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