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35 student-athletes from Rock Island sign letters of intent to compete at the next level
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — 35 Rock Island High student-athletes inked their letters of intent to continue their academic and athletic careers in college. Rock Island Field House was packed with family and friends on Wednesday, May 15 to honor the students representing 12 different sports. Here's the full list...
Cop on a Rooftop to benefit Special Olympics Illinois
Dunkin’ Donuts and Illinois law enforcement are teaming up to support Special Olympics Illinois!. On May 17, stop by any participating Illinois Dunkin’ Donuts location from 5:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Law enforcement officers will be rallying support for Special Olympics athletes and the Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Illinois with Cop on a Rooftop. Anyone who makes a donation to the Torch Run will receive a coupon for a free donut. Those who donate $10 or more will receive a tumbler (while supplies last) and a coupon for a free medium hot or iced coffee.
Rock Island’s Vesey making impact as rookie for Steamwheelers
“That’s just God given talent right there.” “It was all in God’s hands. I just saw him disappear behind that wall and said oh my Lord.” Quad City Steamwheelers receiver Jordan Vesey made the catch of the year in the IFL against Sioux Falls. So great? ESPN’s Scott Van Pelt said the catch was “the […]
Rock Island High School Students Win Scholarships
Congrats to Rock Island High School students Eva Essman and Conner Dilulio who were awarded the James O’Melia Jr. Award today! The award is considered the highest honor that Rock Island High School bestows on student-athletes. One male and one female student-athlete receive the award each year. The Rock Island-Milan Booster Club supported the James O’Melia Jr. Athletic Recognition Award with a $1,000 college scholarship to each athlete. The award is given in memory of Rock Island High School graduate James O’Melia Jr. During his time as a student, James O’Melia Jr. was an outstanding multi-sport athlete.
Steamwheelers QB Irwin making first home start Saturday against Barnstormers
Quad City Steamwheelers Quarterback Mike Irwin making his second career start Saturday against the Iowa Barnstormers. Irwin suffered a concussion week one and the return to the field last week? Impressive. Irwin showed the versality throwing four touchdowns, running for one in a 56-49 win over Sioux Falls. Irwin keeping that confidence going forward.. “Momentum […]
MLK Center hosts 4th annual community bike ride
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (KWQC) - Bikers took a ride around the City of Rock Island for the fourth annual community bike ride hosted by the MLK Center. The 2.6-mile ride took bikers to Francis Willard Elementary School before looping back to the MLK Center. Event organizers said the ride is...
Iowa State coaches visit Bettendorf for Cyclone Tailgate Tour
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Iowa State coaches were in Bettendorf to meet with fans during the annual Cyclone Tailgate Tour across the State of Iowa. “We have such a great fanbase and the loyalty that they’ve given to all our programs including our football program is second to none so the opportunity for us to get to different areas in the State to be able to interact and just give back because they give so much to us it’s awesome, it’s really special for myself and our staff” said football coach Matt Campbell.
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