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News from August 2018

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Alwood Community Unit School District 225 students suspended 24 times in a single school year

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 31, 2018

Alwood Community Unit School District 225 reported 24 suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

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How has spending changed at Annawan CUSD 226?

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 31, 2018

Annawan Community Unit School District 226 increased per-student spending 25.8 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Rock Island Today analysis of public schools data.

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Annawan Community Unit School District 226 students suspended 50 times in a single school year

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 31, 2018

Annawan Community Unit School District 226 reported 50 suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

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CITY OF ROCK ISLAND: Thursday Night Groove-Soul Storm to be held September 6

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 31, 2018

Thursday Night Groove Concert Series is sponsored by: Rock Island Happy Joes, ARC of the Quad Cities, and Quad City Arts (This project is supported by Quad City Arts Dollars, provided by the Illinois Arts Council Agency, Hubbell-Waterman Foundation, and John Deere).

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WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY RIVERFRONT CAMPUS: CUPP Block Party Sept. 5

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 31, 2018

The Community-University Partnership Program (CUPP) will hold its 13th annual Welcome Back Party from 5-7 p.m.

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CITY OF ROCK ISLAND: 100 Years of the National Park Service to be held September 6

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 31, 2018

The National Park Service, sometimes described as "America's best Idea," celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2016.

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WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY RIVERFRONT CAMPUS:Fifth Annual Lodge and Libations Event Sept. 22 at Horn Field Campus

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 31, 2018

The fifth annual Lodge and Libations event will be held Saturday, Sept 22, at Horn Field Campus (HFC).

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WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY RIVERFRONT CAMPUS: School of Ag and University Union Board to host BBQ Competition at WIU Sept. 15

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 31, 2018

As part of Family Day at Western Illinois University, the School of Agriculture and the University Union Board will host the inaugural Food, Family, Farming, Football BBQ Competition Saturday, Sept. 15 to kick off the 2018 Leatherneck football season.

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Rock Island GOP members voice support for sanctuary gun status

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 30, 2018

Rock Island Republicans believe the area needs to be a safe place for gun owners.

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How has spending changed at AlWood CUSD 225?

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 30, 2018

Alwood Community Unit School District 225 increased per-student spending 18.8 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Rock Island Today analysis of public schools data.

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Rock Island Milan School District 41 students suspended 1,583 times in a single school year

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 30, 2018

Rock Island Milan School District 41 reported 1,583 suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Rockridge Community Unit School District 300 students suspended 129 times in a single school year

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 30, 2018

Rockridge Community Unit School District 300 reported 129 suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

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CITY OF ROCK ISLAND: Thursday Night Groove-Corporate Rock to be held August 30

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 29, 2018

Thursday Night Groove Concert Series is sponsored by: Rock Island Happy Joes, ARC of the Quad Cities, and Quad City Arts (This project is supported by Quad City Arts Dollars, provided by the Illinois Arts Council Agency, Hubbell-Waterman Foundation, and John Deere).

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CITY OF ROCK ISLAND: Toddler Tale Storytime to be held August 31

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 29, 2018

Stories, songs, and a craft on a new theme, ages five and under accompanied by parent or caregiver.

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WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY RIVERFRONT CAMPUS: WIU Employees Go "Over the Edge" for the Kids

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 29, 2018

Two Western Illinois University employees went "over the edge" for kids.

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WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY RIVERFRONT CAMPUS: Nichols Named WIU's First Boren Scholar

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 29, 2018

A Western Illinois University senior will spend the Fall 2018 semester studying in Prague in the Czech Republic after being named a prestigious Boren Scholar.

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CITY OF ROCK ISLAND: Hug-A-Book - CREATE to be held August 30

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 29, 2018

Hug-A-Book is part of our early learning programming for ages two to 5, aimed at creating young readers.

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Hampton School District 29 students suspended 3 times in a single school year

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 29, 2018

Hampton School District 29 reported three suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

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How has spending changed at Rockridge CUSD 300?

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 29, 2018

Rockridge Community Unit School District 300 increased per-student spending 26.6 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Rock Island Today analysis of public schools data.

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Woodhull donors gave $20,010.91 to candidates since last major state elections

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 29, 2018

Over the last four years, 11 individual donors living in Woodhull gave $20,010.91 to political candidates, according to a Rock Island Today analysis of state campaign finance data.