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News from September 2018

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EAST MOLINE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Banned Books Week Begins! to be held September 24

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 21, 2018

Look for fun activities, displays, and guess the shredded banned book for a chance to win a prize!

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Statewide test results: low income students score 8.0 points lower at Bicentennial Elementary School

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 20, 2018

At Bicentennial Elementary School, a 8.0-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

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88 percent of United Township teachers stay put; average earns $62,757 per year

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 20, 2018

More than 88 percent of teachers stay at United Township High School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

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Statewide test results: low income students score 20.7 points lower at Wethersfield Elementary School

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 20, 2018

At Wethersfield Elementary School, a 20.7-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

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86.9 percent of Moline Sr teachers stay put; average earns $66,313 per year

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 20, 2018

More than 86.9 percent of teachers stay at Moline Sr High School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

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Report: 53 percent of 2015 Rockridge High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 20, 2018

In a year when 99 percent of Rockridge High School seniors graduated on time, 53 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

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Statewide test results: low income students score 12.9 points lower at Logan Elementary School

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 20, 2018

At Logan Elementary School, a 12.9-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

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EAST MOLINE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Kid’s Pick Movie to be held September 22

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 20, 2018

Vote for the movie of your choice in the Children’s Department!

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WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY RIVERFRONT CAMPUS:Sept. 23 Brassfest to Feature Tower Brass of Chicago

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 20, 2018

The annual Brassfest event will be held at Western Illinois University Sunday, Sept. 23 in the College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC) Recital Hall.

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CITY OF ROCK ISLAND: City Council Meeting to be held September 24

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 20, 2018

City of Rock Island issued the following announcement on.Study Session: 5:30 pm, City Council Chambers, City Hall, 3rd Floor City Council Meeting: 6:45 pm, City Council Chambers, 3rd FloorOriginal source can be found here.

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QUAD CITIES CHAMBER: Anytime Fitness celebrates grand opening of new location in downtown Davenport!

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 19, 2018

Anytime Fitness is now open at their brand new location at in Downtown Davenport, Iowa!

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EAST MOLINE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Teen Haunted House Committee Meeting to be held September 21

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 19, 2018

Help us plan our BIGGEST and SCARIEST program of the year!

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CITY OF ROCK ISLAND: Thursday Night Groove-Wicked Liz and the Bellyswirls to be held September 20

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 19, 2018

hursday Night Groove Concert Series is sponsored by: Rock Island Happy Joes, ARC of the Quad Cities, and Quad City Arts

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Statewide test results: low income students score 14.4 points lower at Northside Elementary School

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 19, 2018

At Northside Elementary School, a 14.4-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

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Report: 71 percent of 2015 Rock Island High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 19, 2018

In a year when 84 percent of Rock Island High School seniors graduated on time, 71 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

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Statewide test results: low income students score 14.1 points lower at Apollo Elementary School

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 19, 2018

At Apollo Elementary School, a 14.1-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

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Statewide test results: low income students score 4.9 points lower at Bowlesburg Elementary School

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 19, 2018

At Bowlesburg Elementary School, a 4.9-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

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

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 18, 2018

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

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Statewide test results: low income students score 10.5 points lower at Edison Junior High School

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 18, 2018

At Edison Junior High School, a 10.5-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

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City of East Moline City Council will meet September 17

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 18, 2018

City of East Moline City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, September 17.