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Rock Island-Milan School District hosting back to school event at Schwiebert Park
The Rock Island-Milan School District (RIMSD) is kicking off the new school year with its annual back-to-school event on Sunday, July 28. “Ready to ROCK the School Year!” will be at Schwiebert Park, 101 17th Street, from 3 – 5 p.m. The event gets students excited about going back to school. Food, music, and information about the upcoming school year […]
East Moline students get free school supplies at back-to-school event
Families in East Moline can pick up school supplies and enjoy an evening full of fun on Thursday. Moline Healthcare of Illinois and Focus on Our Community Inc. are hosting a back-to-school event on Thursday, July 25 from 3 – 6 p.m. at Hereford Park, 400 13th Street in East Moline. The event features bounce […]
Dr. Keith Miller is The First-Ever President Emeritus for Black Hawk College
Former Black Hawk College president, Dr. Keith Miller, has been honored as the first-ever President Emeritus by the college’s Board of Trustees. Dr. Miller, who served as president from 2000 to 2008, expressed his gratitude for the recognition and praised the Black Hawk community for their support during his tenure. His leadership is credited with advancing community engagement and fostering growth at the college. Dr. Miller also played a vital role in various educational boards and community organizations, significantly impacting the educational landscape. With plans to retire in July 2025 from Greenville Technical College, Dr. Miller’s long and dedicated career continues to influence many in the field of education.
Augustana announces new director of student activities
Augustana College, Rock Island, has announces that Reynard Benschop will serve as director of Student Activities, Leadership & Engagement, a news release says. Benschop, who previously served as associate director of student activities at Hamilton College, Clinton, N.Y., started at the college July 15. Benschop will lead the college’s Office...
Annawan and Wethersfield Students Attend the College for Kids Program at Black Hawk College
Black Hawk College recently hosted its 44th annual College for Kids program, welcoming gifted students from grades 6–9 at the Quad-Cities Campus in Moline from July 15th–19th. Notable among the participants were Iyla Anderson and Anna Nordstrom from Annawan, as well as Jalie Nichols and Jorrie Miskinis from Wethersfield. These students joined their peers in a diverse curriculum, choosing from 30 available classes spanning arts, languages, sciences, and more. A highlight was the popular “What Career Is Right for Me?” class, aimed at guiding young talents toward potential future careers based on their interests and abilities. For more insights and images from the event, visit Black Hawk College’s Facebook page. To see more photos from College for Kids, visit www.facebook.com/blackhawkcollege.
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