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News from October 2016

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Dispatch-Argus endorses McGuire as 'quintessential outsider'

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 26, 2016

The online Dispatch-Argus newspaper today officially endorsed Brandi McGuire, Republican candidate for the 72nd District state House seat, after comparing her assertive platform to that of her opponent and awarding McGuire points for her continued “uphill battle.”

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Highest-paid teacher in Moline-Coal Valley CUSD 40 raked in $128,543.68 in the 2013-2014 school year

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 26, 2016

The top 50 highest-paid teachers in Moline-Coal Valley CUSD 40 each earned more than $110,000.

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Highest-paid teacher in Rock Island SD 41 raked in $138,657.67 in the 2013-2014 school year

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 26, 2016

The top 50 highest-paid teachers in Rock Island SD 41 each earned more than $110,000.

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Black Hawk College 5K Hustle next month

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 25, 2016

The Black Hawk College 5K Hustle is set to start at 8 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, beginning in front of the Moline campus's Building 1, 6600 34th Ave., according to www.bhc.edu.

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'My Home is in Illinois' campaign supports many political newcomers in state races

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 25, 2016

A new ad campaign is encouraging voters to choose political newcomers for the state legislature when they go to the polls for the general election next month.

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Madigan documentary streaming online on newspapers' websites

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 24, 2016

Three Illinois daily newspapers are hosting on-demand screenings of the "Madigan: Power. Privilege. Politics." video.

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IHSA postpones vote on proposed baseball pitch-count limits

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 24, 2016

The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) pushed back a vote on proposed pitch-count limit recommendations at its October meeting.

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McCombie says her ability to wear many hats has prepared her to serve

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 24, 2016

As a candidate who juggles multiple tasks successfully, Tony McCombie, a Republican seeking the District 71 state House seat, already allocates her time efficiently, acting as mayor of Savanna and a real estate businesswoman.

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Black Hawk College men's golf team wins 12th Region IV championship

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 23, 2016

Black Hawk College men's golf coach Gary Huber said he couldn't compare teams he's been in charge of because each one has its own identity.

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Tennis star Goggin shines during senior season at Augustana

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 23, 2016

Want to know how competitive Lauren Goggin is? She finds back problems to be motivating.

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Augustana soccer teams make blankets for homeless

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 23, 2016

Some of the best work done by this year's Augustana soccer players has taken place away from the field.

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22.41 percent of people in Barstow receive food stamps

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 22, 2016

22.41 percent of people in Barstow were receiving food stamps as of April 30, 2016, according to an analysis of the federal program by Rock Island Today.

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3.45 percent of people in Hampton receive food stamps

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 22, 2016

3.45 percent of people in Hampton were receiving food stamps as of April 30, 2016, according to an analysis of the federal program by Rock Island Today.

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38.87 percent of people in Carbon Cliff receive food stamps

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 22, 2016

38.87 percent of people in Carbon Cliff were receiving food stamps as of April 30, 2016, according to an analysis of the federal program by Rock Island Today.

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Augustana golfer finishes in top 10 at CCIW Championships

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 21, 2016

Augustana golfer Melanie Loeffler finished tied for seventh in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Championships held recently at Naperbrook Golf Course in Plainfield, according to athletics.augustana.edu.

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Moline-Coal Valley CUSD 40 placed on 'Financial Recognition' list by state board of education

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 21, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Moline-Coal Valley CUSD 40 on its "Financial Recognition" list.

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Editorial: Mike Halpin catches flak from outraged vet

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 21, 2016

Mike Halpin's work on behalf of American veterans is commendable, but his efforts to con them into supporting his candidacy for state representative of Illinois House District 72 is not.

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Highest-paid teacher in Rock Island ROE earned $42,305.58 in 2015

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 21, 2016

The top five highest-paid teachers in Rock Island ROE each earned more than $40,000.

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Highest-paid teacher in Rockridge CUSD 300 raked in $87,288.36 in the 2013-2014 school year

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 21, 2016

The top 20 highest-paid teachers in Rockridge CUSD 300 each earned more than $70,000.

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Highest-paid teacher in Riverdale CUSD 100 raked in $129,255.24 in the 2013-2014 school year

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 21, 2016

The top 20 highest-paid teachers in Riverdale CUSD 100 each earned more than $76,000.