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Rep. Swanson Displeased with Postal Service Decision to Move Distribution Duties from Milan to Des Moines

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 4, 2024

WOODHULL – State Representative Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) expressed his disappointment with the U.S. Postal Service's recent decision to relocate distribution duties from a center in Milan to Des Moines, Iowa. Swanson voiced his concerns, stating, "I am disappointed at the lack of transparency and the lack of concern for residents of our area who are served by rural route mail delivery."Swanson further highlighted his apprehensions about the potential consequences of this move, stating, "I am concerned that this is going to result in slower service and more inconvenience for...

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Mercer County School District 404 administrators rank 559th in state for average pay in 2022

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 4, 2024

Administrators in Mercer County School District 404 earn an average of $97,998 per year, ranking 559th in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Rock Island County responsible for 15th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during January

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 3, 2024

Rock Island County residents paid $2 million in sales taxes, the 15th highest total paid per county in January.

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Who voted in Central SE City of Geneseo: Precinct Geneseo 1 during 2020 Presidential Election?

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 3, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Rock Island Today analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 700 voters in Central SE City of Geneseo: Precinct Geneseo 1 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Central Township of Weller: Precinct Weller

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 3, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Rock Island Today analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 240 voters in Central Township of Weller: Precinct Weller cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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How much more does an administrator earn than teachers in Orion Community Unit School District 223 in 2021-22 school year?

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 3, 2024

The average school administrator’s salary in Orion Community Unit School District 223 was $127,781 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $56,860, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities located within Rock Island County in March compared to previous month

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 3, 2024

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in Rock Island County in March remained the same in comparison to the previous month.

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Analysis: Sherrard Community Unit School District 200 administrators rank 537th in state for average pay in 2022

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 3, 2024

Administrators in Sherrard Community Unit School District 200 earn an average of $99,407 per year, ranking 537th in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Mercer County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Mar. 30

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 3, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 30, according to GasBuddy.com.

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$29,232 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in January for Mercer County

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 3, 2024

In January, Mercer County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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71st District students testify before Illinois House committees

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 3, 2024

SPRINGFIELD – Lauryn Russell, a homeschool senior from Mercer County, and ROWVA High School junior Lucy Kuelper testified about legislation pending before committees in the Illinois House of Representatives today. The two students were guests of State Representative Dan Swanson (R-Alpha).Russell spoke to the House Elementary and Secondary Education: School Curriculum and Policies Committee about House Bill 4274, legislation sponsored by Swanson concerning guidelines to be developed for schools if a nurse or other school personnel remove a tick from a student. She had...

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City of East Moline Foreign Fire Insurance Board met March 26

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 3, 2024

City of East Moline Foreign Fire Insurance Board met 9 a.m. Tuesday, March 26.

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Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities located within Mercer County in March compared to previous month

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 2, 2024

There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within Mercer County in March compared to the previous month.

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Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Central E Village of Orion: Precinct Western 2

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 2, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Rock Island Today analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 369 voters in Central E Village of Orion: Precinct Western 2 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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How much more does an administrator earn than teachers in Hampton School District 29 in 2021-22 school year?

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 2, 2024

The average school administrator’s salary in Hampton School District 29 was $187,887 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $54,930, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Henry County in week ending Mar. 30?

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 2, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Henry County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 30, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Mercer County taxpayers give $94,512 in County School Facility Tax in January

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 2, 2024

In January, Mercer County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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2022: Geneseo Community Unit School District 228 administrators rank 528th in state for average pay

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 2, 2024

Administrators in Geneseo Community Unit School District 228 earn an average of $99,828 per year, ranking 528th in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Henry County residents pay $217,709 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in January

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 2, 2024

In January, Henry County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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How did Northeastern Township of Colona: Precinct Colona 2 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 2, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Rock Island Today analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 507 voters in Northeastern Township of Colona: Precinct Colona 2 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.