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News from August 2018

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City of Rock Island Public Library Board will meet August 21

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 22, 2018

City of Rock Island Public Library Board will meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday, August 21.

WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY RIVERFRONT CAMPUS: WIU Alumnus Comes Home to WIU for Next Step in His Career

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 22, 2018

Ask Western Illinois University alumnus Rich Gulotta, Jr. about his time as a Leatherneck and his face lights up.

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CITY OF ROCK ISLAND: Toddler Tale Storytime to be held August 24

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 22, 2018

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

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CITY OF ROCK ISLAND: Teen and Tween Gaming Night, Ages 8 to 18 to be held August 23

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 22, 2018

Video and board gaming on the library's Wii U, Xbox 360, and Wii.

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WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY RIVERFRONT CAMPUS: WIU Board of Trustees Meeting Aug. 23-24

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 22, 2018

A meeting of the Western Illinois University Board of Trustees will be held at 8 a.m Friday, Aug. 24 in the University Union Grand Ballroom.

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City of Rock Island Parks & Recreation Board will meet August 21

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 22, 2018

City of Rock Island Parks & Recreation Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 21.

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Milan donors gave $14,246.42 to candidates since last major state elections

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 22, 2018

Over the last four years, 29 individual donors living in Milan gave $14,246.42 to political candidates, according to a Rock Island Today analysis of state campaign finance data.

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City of Rock Island Preservation Commission met August 15

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 22, 2018

City of Rock Island Preservation Commission met 5 p.m. Wednesday, August 15.

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City of Rock Island Sunset Marina Boaters Advisory Committee met August 15

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 22, 2018

City of Rock Island Sunset Marina Boaters Advisory Committee met 3 p.m. Wednesday, August 15.

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Silvis reports 16 home sales so far this year

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 21, 2018

A home buyer who paid $137,800 to purchase a home on Jan. 5 paid the top home sale price for Silvis in the first six months of 2018, according to BlockShopper.com, which reported all home sales by city for January through June.

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Kewanee donors gave $14,042.50 to candidates since last major state elections

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 21, 2018

Over the last four years, 25 individual donors living in Kewanee gave $14,042.50 to political candidates, according to a Rock Island Today analysis of state campaign finance data.

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Report: Which Quad Cities communities saw the most fires in 2017?

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 21, 2018

Bishop Hill Fire Protection Department, Cordova Fire Protection District and Clover Twp Fire District reported responding to the most fire-related incidents per capita in Quad Cities in 2017, according to the latest state report.

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Geneseo donors gave $35,797.63 to candidates since last major state elections

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 20, 2018

Over the last four years, 39 individual donors living in Geneseo gave $35,797.63 to political candidates, according to a Rock Island Today analysis of state campaign finance data.

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Coal Valley reports 7 home sales so far this year

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 20, 2018

A home buyer who paid $193,800 to purchase a home on May 17 paid the top home sale price for Coal Valley in the first six months of 2018, according to BlockShopper.com, which reported all home sales by city for January through June.

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Redbirds' Drew Himmelman focused on sophomore season, not spotlight

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 19, 2018

Drew Himmelman’s football priorities are all about winning.

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Illinois State Rifle Association shares news of auction, other events

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 19, 2018

The Rock Island Auction Company (RIA) will auction off the M1 Garand rifle that John C. Garand was officially presented by the U.S. Army in 1953, according to a press release from the Illinois State Rifle Association.

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East Moline donors gave $26,751.31 to candidates since last major state elections

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 19, 2018

Over the last four years, 44 individual donors living in East Moline gave $26,751.31 to political candidates, according to a Rock Island Today analysis of state campaign finance data.

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Coal Valley donors gave $19,650 to candidates since last major state elections

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 18, 2018

Over the last four years, 11 individual donors living in Coal Valley gave $19,650 to political candidates, according to a Rock Island Today analysis of state campaign finance data.

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Aledo donors gave $13,324 to candidates since last major state elections

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 17, 2018

Over the last four years, 10 individual donors living in Aledo gave $13,324 to political candidates, according to a Rock Island Today analysis of state campaign finance data.

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City of Moline Special Citizens Advisory Council on Urban Policy met August 15

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 17, 2018

City of Moline Special Citizens Advisory Council on Urban Policy met 4 p.m. Wednesday, August 15.