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Iowa City Press-Citizen

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Predicting Iowa high school football playoffs games, IHSAA quarterfinal

The Iowa high school football playoff picture has narrowed to the final eight teams in each class as teams get set for the state quarterfinals . After the Round-of-16, just three Iowa City-area teams remain alive and will now battle for a spot in next week's state semifinal. Last week, Iowa City Liberty went to Indianola and came away with a 28-14 win behind another strong offensive performance. Solon took down Fairfield at home as Maddox Kelley proved again he's hard to slow down. And Regina, which plays its best at home, took care of Sigourney Keota, 49-13. The Spartans and Regals get one last playoff game at home, and with a win, will travel to UNI-Dome. Meanwhile, Liberty will travel to Ankeny to try and pull off another upset and advance to the state semifinals. Here are the Iowa City Press-Citizen's predictions for the IHSAA quarterfinals . Iowa City Liberty vs. Ankeny The Hawks are coming off a near-upset to Waukee last Friday, but they pulled out a 43-37 win. They led 29-14 at halftime after a 22-point second quarter, but were outscored 23-14 in the second half. Ankeny quarterback Mason Machan threw three touchdown passes, and Devan Goode

Iowa City, IA · 3d

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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 · 3d

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Restroom rules: the implementation of new restrictions

This year, Liberty has pushed to tighten bathroom regulations. While the administration argues these rules protect instructional time and promote hallway safety, students object, saying that they do more harm than good. The main rules at Liberty regarding restrooms include the number of bathroom trips allowed per student, the duration...

North Liberty, IA · 2d

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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 · 15h

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UTHS Football to face 8-3 Quincy on November 7

The 7-4 United Township Panthers are gearing up for their playoff game against 8-3 Quincy on November 7.

Davenport, IA · 1d

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Midland school district official audited for a decade of improper purchases

WYOMING, Iowa (KCRG) - A former School Business Official at the Midland Community School District is alleged to have processed $143,000 of potentially improper purchases and payments. That’s according to a new report released Wednesday from the Iowa Auditor’s Office. It accuses Megan Frankfurt of making nearly $9,000...

Wyoming, IA · 2d

Iowa City Press-Citizen

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Iowa Regents to choose new leader for UI center after rocky start

The Iowa Board of Regents will interview and decide on the next permanent director for the University of Iowa's Center for Intellectual Freedom at its next board meeting. During a meeting of the center's advisory council on Friday, Nov. 6, the council voted forward two candidates for the Regents to consider at their Monday, Nov. 11, meeting in Ames. The council did not release the candidates' names. The candidates will have closed-session interviews with the regents before the regents announce and vote on the pick during the Nov. 11 meeting. More: Nebraska Omaha professor rejects Center for Intellectual Freedom offer The Center for Intellectual Freedom was created in 2025 to address what Republican lawmakers said was a hostile environment for conservatives in higher education. It aims to promote intellectual diversity and the free exchange of ideas. It soon will be charged with offering civics courses to all University of Iowa students. The new search comes after the regents offered the job to University of Nebraska at Omaha political science professor Carson Holloway. He declined the position on Tuesday, Nov. 3, to take one at the University of Florida at Gainesville. The process comes as the center is without a director

Iowa City, IA · 6h

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Western Christian Claims Class 3A State Volleyball Title, Ties Iowa Record

(Western Christian Wolfpack volleyball team photo following its 3-0 Class 3A state championship victory over Cherokee. Photo by KIWA's Sam Heyn) Hull, Iowa — The Western Christian Wolfpack captured the Class 3A State Volleyball Championship Thursday, defeating Cherokee in three straight sets and tying an Iowa record in the process.

Hull, IA · 2d

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

Congrats to Mr. Brees, Science teacher at Moline High School in Moline on being a QC Teacher of the Week for the 2026 Fall semester.

Moline, IL · 1d

Iowa City Press-Citizen

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Solon takes down West Delaware to advance to IHSAA football seminfals

Solon is headed back to the UNI-Dome. The Spartans earned a 23-14 win over West Delaware in the Class 3A Iowa high school football state quarterfinals to stay undefeated and advance to next week's state semifinals. The start of the game looked like every other Solon game this season. Maddox Kelley scored on the first play from scrimmage, taking a 67-yard punt return to the house to give the Spartans a 7-0 lead 19 seconds in. West Delaware answered with a 79-yard scoring strike on third-and-14 to tie it 7-7. After the two teams traded empty posessions, Kelley found Kaden Hoeper on a screen to retake the lead 14-7. The Hawks went 90 yards to tie the game on their first possession out of halftime behind running back Wyatt Johnson. Solon would then get down to the West Delaware 5-yard line, but a false start pushed them back, and they settled for a Collin Mckie 20-yard field goal to take a 17-14 lead. A big fourth-and-5 stop from Solon's defense changed the momentum of the game. Solon bled the clock and, as the Hawks' defense least expected it, Kelley found James Thomsen wide open for a touchdown to seal the

Solon, IA · 13h

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Wilson Middle School celebrates opening of new adaptive playground

MOLINE, Ill. (KWQC) - Woodrow Wilson Middle School opened a new adaptive playground Friday. School officials say the space is designed to foster inclusive learning, recreation and social connection. The space includes an adaptive playground, a patio and picnic tables. It will provide for varied sensory and physical needs of...

Moline, IL · 21h

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ICCSD exploring expansion of associate’s degree pathway for high school students

IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - The Iowa City Community School District is exploring a new associate degree pathway that would expand opportunities for high school students to earn college credit before graduating. The proposed program aims to make higher education coursework more accessible, reduce future tuition expenses, and provide students...

Iowa City, IA · 1d

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QCSportsNet playoff football preview: United Township

QCSportsNet’s play-by-play voices Joe Winkel and Grant Dahlstrom provide your breakdown of United Township before the third 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 online and […]

Davenport, IA · 22h

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Wings Academy celebrates grand opening with ribbon-cutting ceremony

KEWANEE, Ill. — Educators, community leaders, elected officials and supporters gathered Wednesday, Nov. 4, to celebrate the official opening of Wings Academy during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new school. Among those attending were Illinois State Rep. Travis Weaver, Kewanee Mayor Gary Moore, members of the Kewanee Veterans Council,...

Kewanee, IL · 1d

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Fulton football preps for Sterling Newman showdown

The Fulton Steamers are firing on all cylinders right now. They are on a 4-game win streak, and they’ve outscored opponents 131 to 37 in the first two games of the playoffs. “You can see us kind of learning on the run, and it’s exciting to see these guys take shape,” said Patrick Lower, Fulton […]

Fulton, IL · 1d

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S.H.S. introduces student athlete advisory

Sterling High School athletic director Evan Wyllie recently started a new group called student athlete advisory, where student athletes who are known for their leadership skills, hardworking ethic, and outstanding performances in their individual sports meet with the idea of guiding improvements for S.H.S. student athletes. To form the group,...

Sterling, IL · 2d

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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 · 1d

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Thousands of pounds of food donated for Student Hunger Driver

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - High schools across the Quad Cities wrapped up weeks of fundraising and food collection as weigh-in day arrived for the annual Student Hunger Drive. For the past six weeks, high school students in eastern Iowa and western Illinois have collected canned goods, nonperishable items, and money to support families facing food insecurity.

Davenport, IA · 2d

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