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News from March 2016

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Moline Library to host traditional Irish music concert

By Rock Island Today Reports | Mar 10, 2016

The Moline Public Library will host a free Irish music concert at noon tomorrow, March 11, in the library's meeting room.

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Greenmore band members to lead Celtic music jam at Moline Library

By Rock Island Today Reports | Mar 10, 2016

The Moline Public Library will host a Celtic music jam Tuesday, March 15, in the library's meeting room.

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McGuire garners support from local voters in new ad

By Rock Island Today Reports | Mar 10, 2016

Support for House candidate Brandi McGuire continues to grow with the primaries less than a week away.

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Rock Island school board considers extending garden leases, AVID program

By Rock Island Today Reports | Mar 9, 2016

The Rock Island Milan School District school board considered extending gardening and college prep programs at its meeting Tuesday at the Rock Island High School library.

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Moline Public Library to host free passport application processing event

By Rock Island Today Reports | Mar 9, 2016

The Moline Public Library is reaching out to honeymooners, families and others who may need to navigate the passport application process by hosting 'Passport Saturday' this weekend.

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East Moline discusses garbage arbitration, speedway schedule

By Rock Island Today Reports | Mar 9, 2016

The East Moline City Council discussed garbage arbitration and a fire grievance during a closed executive session Monday at East Moline City Hall.

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Moline Park and Recreation approves $107,000 in Green Valley repairs

By Rock Island Today Reports | Mar 9, 2016

The Moline Park and Recreation Board advanced a proposal on Jan. 28 for $107,000 in improvements at Green Valley Sports Complex.

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Moline's fire department promotes three new officers

By Rock Island Today Reports | Mar 9, 2016

The Moline board of fire and police commissioners met Feb. 11 at Moline City Hall to announce the appointment of three fire department officers.

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Rock Island High softball team plans trivia night fundraiser

By Rock Island Today Reports | Mar 9, 2016

The Rock Island High School softball team will host a trivia night Saturday at the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 25 to raise funds for the program.

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Rock Island considers $56,000 expense for yard waste bags

By Rock Island Today Reports | Mar 9, 2016

The City of Rock Island City Council will consider approving a bid for 160,000 yard waste bags that would cost the city $55,840 Monday, March 14, at Rock Island City Hall.

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WIU mulls over 2017 cost guarantee recommendations

By Rock Island Today Reports | Mar 9, 2016

The Western Illinois University (WIU) board will discuss the details of its 2017 cost guarantee at a meeting on March 11 in the University Union Capitol Rooms.

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Moline fire and police discuss retirements, promotions

By Rock Island Today Reports | Mar 8, 2016

The Moline Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will meet at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Community Room at Moline Police Headquarters to discuss the retirements of several high-ranking police and fire department members.

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Thoms discourages focus on right-to-work reform

By Rock Island Today Reports | Mar 7, 2016

Illinois District 72 House Rep. Jordan Thoms believes Gov. Bruce Rauner’s right-to-work reform, packaged as part of the governor’s Turn Around Agenda, should not be a high priority at the moment.

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Rock Island gets ready for Spring Egg Hunt

By Rock Island Today Reports | Mar 4, 2016

Rock Island will host its annual Rock Island Parks & Recreation Spring Egg Hunt at 9:30 a.m. March 19 at Lincoln Park.

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WIU prepares to host annual rock and fossil show

By Rock Island Today Reports | Mar 4, 2016

Western Illinois University will host the 36th Annual Rock, Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show March 12 and 13 at the Union Grand Ballroom.

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Moline traffic committee considers parking issues

By Rock Island Today Reports | Mar 4, 2016

The Moline Public Works Department's Traffic Engineering Committee met Tuesday in the Public Works Conference Room #1 to discuss several requests for adjustments to parking throughout the city.

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Former Rockridge High star flourishes in Wisconsin’s new offensive scheme

By Rock Island Today Reports | Mar 4, 2016

Former Rockridge High basketball star Ethan Happ has emerged as a key player on one of the NCAA's hottest basketball teams.

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Rock Island considers Augustana College's Greenbush development ideas

By Rock Island Today Reports | Mar 3, 2016

The Rock Island City Council welcomed a presentation from Augustana College officials on a student-developed neighborhood plan for the Greenbush neighborhood during a study session on Feb. 15.

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East Moline Committee of the Whole to meet, decide on community garden

By Rock Island Today Reports | Mar 3, 2016

The East Moline Committee of the Whole will consider a community garden proposal from the Main Street Business Association Monday at East Moline city offices, immediately following the city council's regular meeting.

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WIU wins awards for marketing, recruitment efforts

By Rock Island Today Reports | Mar 3, 2016

Marketing and recruiting campaigns led by Western Illinois University recently earned two awards at the Higher Education Marketing Report's 31st Annual Educational Advertising Awards.