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News from December 2018

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City of Colona Finance/Admin Committee met December 17

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 19, 2018

City of Colona Finance/Admin Committee met Monday, Dec. 17.

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Annawan Community Unit School District 226 Board met December 19

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 19, 2018

Annawan Community Unit School District 226 Board met Wednesday, Dec. 19.

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Cambridge Community Unit School District 227 Board will meet December 21

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 19, 2018

Cambridge Community Unit School District 227 Board will meet at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21.

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Annawan Community Unit School District 226 Board Truth in Taxation met December 19

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 19, 2018

Annawan Community Unit School District 226 Board Truth in Taxation met Wednesday, Dec. 19.

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1 Illinois offender paroled in zip code 61264 in 2nd quarter of 2018

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 19, 2018

One offender released on parole during the second quarter lives near Illinois zip code 61264, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Rock Island Today.

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Kewanee High School reports 31% truancy rate

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 19, 2018

The truancy rate at Kewanee High School rose to 31 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Rock Island Today analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

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Rock Island Academy reports 28% truancy rate

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 19, 2018

The truancy rate at Rock Island Academy rose to 28 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Rock Island Today analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

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84.6 percent of Kewanee teachers stay put; average earns $46,521 per year

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 19, 2018

More than 84.6 percent of teachers stay at Kewanee High School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

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Statewide test results: 93 percent of Washington Junior students failed math

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 19, 2018

About 7 percent of Washington Junior High School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 93 percent of students failed.

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Statewide test results: 53 percent of Wethersfield failed English language arts

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 19, 2018

About 47 percent of Wethersfield Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 53 percent of students failed.

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LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Student Learning update — Reading Framework — new monthly feature!

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 19, 2018

Student Learning update — Reading Framework — new monthly feature!

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LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: New Board of Education leadership is elected

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 19, 2018

New Board of Education leadership is elected

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BLACK HAWK COLLEGE: EC Bookstore Extended Hours Jan. 7-10, Jan. 14-16

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 19, 2018

EC Bookstore Extended Hours Jan. 7-10, Jan. 14-16

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EUGENE FIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: D64 Superintendent Laurie Heinz to resign in June 2019 to head Palatine District 15

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 19, 2018

D64 Superintendent Laurie Heinz to resign in June 2019 to head Palatine District 15

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AUGUSTANA COLLEGE: AUGUSTANA NOW Goes On The Road

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 19, 2018

AUGUSTANA NOW Goes On The Road

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Swanson praises vets and civilians at Rock Island Arsenal Retirement Ceremony

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 18, 2018

State Rep. Daniel Swanson (R-Alpha), a retired Army Lieutenant Colonel, jumped at the chance to show his appreciation for members of the military earlier this month.

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McCombie honors fallen veterans at Wreaths Across America ceremony

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 18, 2018

State Rep. Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) made it a point to be on hand for Wreaths Across America held at Rock Island National Cemetery on Dec. 15.

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Geneseo Middle School reports 2% truancy rate

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 18, 2018

The truancy rate at Geneseo Middle School rose to 2 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Rock Island Today analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

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Johnson committee reports nearly $1,293K in contributions during third quarter

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 18, 2018

Gregg Johnson for State Senate, a candidate committee, reported receiving $1,292,509.08 from July 1 through Sept. 30, according to its third quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

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91.9 percent of Riverdale teachers stay put; average earns $49,338.27 per year

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 18, 2018

More than 91.9 percent of teachers stay at Riverdale Elementary School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.