February, 2016 | Rock Island Today

McGuire picks up important endorsements in state rep bid

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 28, 2016

The Illinois Federation for Right to Life PAC has endorsed Brandi McGuire for the Republican nomination for state representative in the Quad Cities’ 72nd District for the 2016 primary election.

Moline track standout prepares for outdoor track season at Illinois State

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 28, 2016

In spite of the nagging hamstring injury that kept her out of the recent Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) Indoor Track and Field Championships, former Moline High School standout Haley Verbeke is looking ahead to the start of the 2016 outdoor season.

Moline School District introduces alternative to segregated gifted program

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 27, 2016

Moline School District Superintendent Lanty McGuire recently provided the school board with an update on the district's new approach to providing gifted students with ability-appropriate learning at Roosevelt Elementary School.

WIU alumna launches CSP scholarship fund

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 27, 2016

Graduate students in WIU's College Student Personnel program will have help affording their education, thanks to a new scholarship endowed by longtime WIU fundraiser and alumna Kellie Kohler-Esters.

WIU hosts human management program at Quad Cities campus

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 26, 2016

Western Illinois University's Quad Cities campus will offer a six-part certificate program in human resources management, beginning March 11.

Moline Special Olympics basketball team advances to state championship

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 26, 2016

The Moline High School Special Olympics basketball team is on its way to the state tournament for the second straight year after winning the district championship in Bloomington on Jan. 17.

WIU trustees to meet, discuss 2017 rates

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 26, 2016

The Western Illinois University board of trustees will discuss proposed rates for room, board, insurance and general fees for fiscal year 2017 on March 11 at the University Union.

Pauley announces multiple Rock Island commission, board openings

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 26, 2016

Rock Island Mayor Dennis Pauley used the Update Rock Island segment of the city council meeting on Feb. 15 to advertise vacancies on several local boards and commissions.

Rock Island announces intersection closure for water main construction

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 26, 2016

The intersection of Sixth Avenue and 23rd Street in Rock Island will close Monday to accommodate new water main construction.

WIU student newspaper wins five ICPA awards

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 26, 2016

'The Western Courier,' Western Illinois University's student-run newspaper, took home five awards from the Illinois College Press Association's annual convention Feb. 19 and 20 in Chicago.

WIU students win livestock competition

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 26, 2016

A team of Western Illinois University agriculture business majors recently won multiple livestock assessment awards at this year's Iowa Beef Expo.

Rock Island encourages residents to volunteer on local boards, commissions

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 26, 2016

The city of Rock Island is encouraging people interested in getting involved in the community to volunteer to serve on various advisory boards and commissions, including the Citizens Advisory Committee, Preservation Commission, Property Maintenance Board and Plumbing Board.