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Three Silver Streaks runners qualify for sectionals

It has been a tale of two contrasting seasons for the Galesburg High School boys and girls cross county teams. For the Silver Streaks boys, it’s been one of building for the future while the girls have struggled to put a full team in meets. But both qualified runners...

Galesburg, IL · 4d
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Graduation caps create miscommunication between seniors and administrators

The graduation cap debacle has been an ongoing debate between seniors and the PV administration. This is not the first year students have created a petition and made their voices heard, and it won’t be the last. PV seniors want to express themselves on one of the biggest days...

Pleasant Valley, IA · 5d
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Report card shows mixed grades for Illinois Quad-Cities schools

EAST MOLINE, Illinois (KWQC) - The grades are out for Illinois’ annual School Report Card, and Quad-Cities schools are earning mixed marks. The state publishes data for every school and district in Illinois, everything from demographics to spending to how well students are learning in the classroom. A snapshot...

East Moline, IL · 7d
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Des Moines Co. teacher dies after medical emergency in classroom

DES MOINES COUNTY, Iowa (KWQC) - A Danville Community School District teacher has died following a medical emergency in his classroom, according to district officials. Superintendent Pat Wallace announced the death of teacher Bret Moews in a letter to families, sharing that Moews experienced a medical emergency Thursday, was transported to a local hospital and died overnight.

Danville, IA · 7d
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Abilities Plus Parents as Teachers Program Achieves National Blue Ribbon Status for Excellence

Abilities Plus Parents as Teachers Program Earns National Blue Ribbon Recognition. Abilities Plus is celebrating a significant national achievement after its Parents as Teachers Program was awarded Blue Ribbon Affiliate status, recognizing the organization for its high standards of quality and commitment to delivering evidence-based early childhood home visiting services. The recognition was announced October 30th by Parents as Teachers, the largest evidence-based early childhood home visiting program in the United States. The Blue Ribbon designation places Abilities Plus among the top-performing home visiting affiliates within the Parents as Teachers international network. The distinction recognizes programs that demonstrate excellence in quality service, organizational standards, and fidelity to the Parents as Teachers model.

Stark County, IL · 5d

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Erie Elementary Principal Named Administrator of the Year by Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom

Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom honored their 2027 Administrator of the Year on Friday: Mrs. Kali Livengood of Erie Elementary School!. The organization shared: “As the Principal of the PreK-4th building, Mrs. Livengood works with all the teachers and students assisting them in incorporating the agriculture around them into their curriculum. She will be formally recognized at the Illinois Farm Bureau Annual Meeting this December in Chicago. Congratulations Mrs. Livengood!

Erie, IL · 7d

The Des Moines Register

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Predicting all 5 champions at Iowa high school volleyball state tournament

Teams have punched their tickets, and the schedule is set for the 2026 Iowa high school volleyball state tournament. The IGHSAU volleyball tournament will take place in Coralville from Nov. 2 to Nov. 5, with eight qualifying teams from each class still standing as they fight for the championship. This season, Waukee Northwest (Class 5A), Norwalk (Class 4A), Western Christian (Class 3A), Hinton (Class 2A), and Ankeny Christian (Class 1A) each hold the No. 1 seed in their respective class. Defending champions St. Ansgar and North Scott didn't qualify for the tournament this year. Hinton looks to reach the top after falling to Denver last season in the title game. The Wolves in 5A are looking to win their third state title in four years, while Norwalk is aiming for the first state title in program history in 4A. Meanwhile, Western Christian looks to add a state-record title No. 18 to its trophy case. More: See Iowa high school volleyball state tournament pairings, schedule Here are our state championship predictions ahead of the 2026 IGHSAU volleyball tournament. Class 5A: No. 1 seed Waukee Northwest (29-2) No program in the state has sustained the kind of success the Wolves have in

Iowa · 7d

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Illinois high school football first round playoffs: October 31st

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Illinois high school football first round playoffs took place on Saturday. Watch highlights from Rockridge vs Newman, Eastland Pearl City vs Riverdale, Warrensburg Latham vs Erie-Prophetstown, and South Fork vs Ridgewood. Class 1A scores:. Newman defeated Rockridge 35-24. Atown falls 36-34. Galena falls 22-19. Stockton defeated...

Fulton, IL · 6d

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LeClaire Kindergarten Teacher Recognized For Compassion, Communicating With Families

Congrats to Ms. Rokes, kindergarten teacher at Cody Elementary School in LeClaire on being a QC Teacher of the Week for the 2026 Fall semester.

Le Claire, IA · 7d

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Rock Island-Milan School District announces highest graduation rate in 5 years

Rock Island-Milan School District #41 has reported its highest graduation rate in more than five years and announced its first-ever school to receive the state's highest accountability designation, according to district officials. The district's four-year graduation rate reached 83.7% in 2026, up from 79.5% in 2021. Denkmann Elementary School earned...

Rock Island, IL · 7d

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Kewanee Special School Board Meeting Agenda for Monday, November 2, 2026

III. CLOSED SESSION: * (C) (1) to consider the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of the District and (C) (2) to consider collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees * 5ILCS 120/2 Open Meetings The School Code of Illinois/2026.

Kewanee, IL · 7d

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Four area teams in playoff games

Area High Schools are participating postseason competitions in football. Here is a summary of how they are faring. After enjoying a bye week during the opening round of the Class 1A IHSA Football Playoffs both the Annawan-Wethersfield Titans and the Stark County Rebels will enter play this weekend. The 8-1,...

Toulon, IL · 9d

The Register-Mail

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Stark County teacher earns prestigious Illinois State alumni honor

Leslie Rennick, a special education teacher at Stark County Elementary School in Wyoming, Illinois, was inducted into the Illinois State University College of Education Hall of Fame. Rennick was among seven alumni honored Oct. 23 during the college's annual Alumni Awards Ceremony, according to a community announcement. Rennick graduated from Illinois State in 2004 with a bachelor's degree in special education and also holds a master's degree in curriculum and instruction. She has spent her 23-year teaching career at Stark County Elementary School. Her work has included individualized instruction, specialized training in Orton-Gillingham instruction and collaboration with colleagues on accommodations for students. She also has developed learning experiences that connect students with the surrounding rural community. Rennick maintains relationships with students and families beyond the classroom and works to meet the individual needs of students, according to the announcement. In 2025, the Illinois State Board of Education named Rennick the Northwest Regional Teacher of the Year. She also mentors educators, advocates for the teaching profession and participates in statewide leadership opportunities. This story was produced by reporter Nida Tazeen, NTazeen@usatodayco.com , with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the review, editing and publishing

Wyoming, IL · 8d

MyStateline.com WTVO WQRF

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EPC gets one playoff win, Wildcats now seek another at undefeated Port Byron Riverdale

The high school football playoffs resume this weekend. The Eastland-Pearl City Wildcatz are ready for more action.

Port Byron, IL · 8d

Local 4 WHBF

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Moline football preps for Glenbard West

Coming off of a miracle finish in the opening round of the playoffs against Benet, Moline is playing with a ton of confidence. After an 0-3 start, the Maroons have not lost a game. They are battle-tested as well. Every team, except for one, on Moline’s schedule made it into the playoffs this season. Moline […]

Moline, IL · 9d

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The return to ICCSD: Liberty’s new principal

Adam Zimmermann made a return to the Iowa City Community Schools District (ICCSD) on July 1, 2026, as the third principal of Liberty High School. Formerly the district administrator of Cedar Rapids School District, he replaced principal Dr. Justin Colbert and is excited to see how he can contribute to the success of the school.

Iowa City, IA · 9d

Iowa Capital Dispatch

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Former teacher fights license suspension over alleged incident with student

A former Davenport elementary school teacher is contesting the state’s efforts to suspend his teaching license due to allegations of inappropriate contact with a former student. Julian Lira is taking the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners to court and seeking judicial review of the board’s recent decision to suspend his teaching license for three years. […]

Davenport, IA · 10d

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S.H.S. holds Pink Out Night for Coach Dunlap

The Sterling High School volleyball team took the court against United Township and competed for more than just a game. S.H.S. hosted a “Pink Out” game as an opportunity to show support for assistant coach Ashley Dunlap as she faces one of the toughest challenges, Stage 4 Metastatic Breast Cancer.

Sterling, IL · 10d

Beloit Daily News

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SoBos preparing for playoff opener at Polo

SOUTH BELOIT — The South Beloit football team figures they are as dangerous of a team as a 10-seed could be. Despite being a double- digit seed going against seventh- seeded Polo Saturday at noon, head coach Josh Redieske believes his SoBos are ready to make a run. “I think we are a pretty dangerous team,” Redieske said. “I know there are a lot of people that believe whoever wins our matchup with Polo is capable of making a deep run. They’ve got a lot of history on their side for sure. But I think we are faster and more athletic than they are. It’s going to be a fun matchup for sure.” Senior running back Chase Herrington has been the true headline-maker this season for the SoBos. Herrington has carried the ball 153 times for 1,489 yards and an eye-popping 21 touchdowns. He’s also got 12 catches for 308 yards and six touchdowns as he catches passes from his brother James. He’s been terrific defensively, too, with 61 tackles and a defensive touchdown as well. The SoBos feature a varied offensive attack, and while Chase Herrington plays a starring role, he’s got some help. Wide receiver Zane Hagstrom leads

South Beloit, IL · 9d

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QCSportsNet playoff football preview: Moline & United Township

QCSportsNet’s play-by-play voices Joe Winkel and Grant Dahlstrom provide your breakdown of Moline and United Township before the second weekend of the Illinois high school football playoffs. Watch the video above to get ready for this week, then tune in here on Saturday for live play-by-play of all the action on QCSportsNet, followed by recaps […]

Moline, IL · 7d