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News from October 2017

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Upcoming Rock Island job fair free, open to all

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 28, 2017

Quad Cities-area job seekers are being invited to an employment fair hosted by the local chamber of commerce on Wednesday, Nov. 1, at the Frances Willard School in Rock Island.

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Augustana tennis celebrates big season for team, individual

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 27, 2017

The Augustana University tennis team wrapped up its season recently with one Viking named the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin women’s player of the year.

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Bustos testifies in support of Down syndrome research

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 26, 2017

U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos (D-IL) testified at an Appropriations Subcommittee hearing on Down syndrome on Wednesday, saying further research could lead to enhanced treatment for other medical conditions, including Alzheimer's disease, autoimmune disorders and cancer.

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Rock Island Today Athletes in Action, Football: Oct. 22 - Oct. 28

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 25, 2017

Athletes in Action tracks players with ties to communities within the Rock Island Today coverage area as they compete at the collegiate level. The following football players will compete during the week of Oct. 22 to Oct. 28.

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City of Aledo Council met September 18.

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 23, 2017

City of Aledo Council met Monday, September 18.

City of Aledo Council met October 2.

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 23, 2017

City of Aledo Council met Monday, Oct. 2.

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City of Colona Council Public Works Committee met October 5.

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 23, 2017

City of Colona Council Public Works Committee met Thursday, Oct. 5.

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Village of Milan Council met October 16.

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 23, 2017

Village of Milan Council met at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 16.

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Rock Island High School's Ellis has 51 receiving yards in Truman Bulldogs football win

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 23, 2017

Rock Island High School graduate Jake Ellis had 51 receiving yards and four receptions in Truman Bulldogs football's 24-14 win Oct. 21 over the William Jewell Cardinals.

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City of Colona Council will meet October 23

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 23, 2017

City of Colona Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, October 23.

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City of Colona Council met September 25

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 23, 2017

City of Colona Council met 6:30 p.m. Monday, September 25.

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City of Colona Finance/Administrative Committee will meet November 2

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 23, 2017

City of Colona Finance/Administrative Committee will meet at 9 a.m. Thursday, November 2.

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City of Colona Finance/Administrative Committee met October 16

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 23, 2017

City of Colona Finance/Administrative Committee met 9 a.m. Monday, October 16.

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City of Colona Council Public Safety met October 16

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 23, 2017

City of Colona Council Public Safety met 4 p.m. Monday, October 16.

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Mercer library stocks up on new book, movie titles

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 23, 2017

Mercer residents seeking enrichment or entertainment might want to pay a visit to the Mercer Carnegie Library.

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City of Aledo Council met October 16

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 23, 2017

City of Aledo Council met 6:30 p.m. Monday, October 16.

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Village of Andalusia Village Board met October 16

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 23, 2017

Village of Andalusia Village Board met 6 p.m. Monday, October 16.

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Village Of Carbon Cliff Village Board of Trustees met October 17

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 23, 2017

Village Of Carbon Cliff Village Board of Trustees met 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 17.

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Downsizing, savings said to now lay in Henry County voters' hands

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 23, 2017

Henry County wants to reduce government in its townships but it needs the permission of local voters.

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City of Mount Sterling City Council met October 16

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 23, 2017

City of Mount Sterling City Council met 6:30 p.m. Monday, October 16.