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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 · 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 · 2d
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Galesburg High School play among things to do in Galesburg Nov. 13-15

Galesburg High School students will present “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” this weekend at the Hegg Performing Arts Center. Performances are at 7 p.m. Nov. 13-14 and 2 p.m. Nov. 15. More than 30 students are in the cast, with additional students on the crew, led by technical...

Galesburg, IL · 11h
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Iowa universities seek approval for reduced-credit degrees, program eliminations

New, reduced-credit pathways to a degree are making their way to Iowa’s public universities with preliminary approval from their state governing body. The Iowa Board of Regents Academic Affairs Committee Wednesday recommended approval for the University of Iowa and University of Northern Iowa to establish bachelor of applied professional studies degrees, developed in deference to […]

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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 · 2d

The Register-Mail

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Galesburg school to open 1986 time capsule

A time capsule sealed inside the original walls of Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School in Galesburg in 1986 will soon be opened for the community. The public opening is scheduled for Nov. 19 at 6 p.m., according to a community announcement. The event will take place in the King Elementary School lobby, 1018 S. Farnham St., Galesburg. Former students, staff, families and community members are invited to attend and see what was placed inside the capsule nearly 40 years ago. 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 process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct . This article originally appeared on Galesburg Register-Mail: Galesburg school to open 1986 time capsule

Galesburg, IL · 1d

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Sorensen impressed with new health clinic at Rock Island High School

Ten days after his re-election to Congress, U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen (D-Moline) toured the new health clinic at Rock Island High School, on Friday, Nov. 13, 2026. In late August, Rock Island High School celebrated the opening of its new School Health Link clinic, marking an important milestone in the Rock Island-Milan School District's commitment to supporting the health and well-being of scholars.

Rock Island, IL · 9h

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Students frustrated at apparent mold, frigid temps at Rock Island High School

ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (KWQC) — Classrooms as cold as 57 degrees. Teachers reporting what appeared to be mold growing on ceiling tiles and inside vents. Those are among the conditions documented in 78 pages of emails obtained by TV6 Investigates from the Rock Island-Milan School District. The records reveal...

Rock Island, IL · 1d

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Peoria County regional superintendent reveals oversight gap in ELITE program as PPS prepares for NOVA Academy

PEORIA (25News Now) - As Peoria Public Schools prepares to replace ELITE Community Outreach’s Game Changer Safe School with its new NOVA Academy, Peoria County’s regional superintendent says confusion over who was responsible for monitoring the program may have allowed compliance issues to go unchecked for years. The...

Peoria County, IL · 3d

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Freeport News: Illinois releases its latest report cards, Freeport School District faces budget crisis and credit downgrade and Carroll County voters reject school bond referendum

ILLINOIS SCHOOL REPORT CARDS REVEAL MIXED RESULTS ACROSS NORTHWEST ILLINOIS. Illinois' latest school report cards show significant differences in academic performance across northwest Illinois, with some schools earning the state's highest designation while others face substantial challenges. The new ratings range from Exemplary to Comprehensive. Jo Daviess County posted particularly...

Freeport, IL · 1d

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UI enrollment dips as universities face recruiting challenges

Iowa (KCRG) - Enrollment at the University of Iowa declined this fall as Iowa’s public universities face a shrinking pool of potential students, including a projected steep drop in high school graduates from a key recruiting state. The Iowa Board of Regents reviewed its annual enrollment report during its...

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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 · 3d

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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 · 2d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 4d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 4d

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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 · 4d

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 · 4d