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Scott Community College honors graduates of high school equivalency program
Scott Community College celebrated graduates of its high school equivalency program. The graduation ceremony took place at Davenport North High School’s auditorium. David Hines gave the keynote speech. Hines graduated from the program in 2019 and has started his own apparel brand since then. Hines was recognized as the...
Rock Island-Milan School Board unanimously approves weapon detectors
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (KWQC) - The Rock Island-Milan School Board approved a contract to bring weapon detectors to several of the district’s schools. The contract approved is for a four-year commitment that will cover the Evolv equipment, subscription, software, and support for Edison Jr. High, Washington Jr. High, and Rock Island High School. The project will cost over $416,000.
Black Hawk College Campuses Closed July 4th and 5th
Black Hawk College Campuses will be closed on Thursday and Friday, July 4th and 5th, in observance of Independence Day. Black Hawk College Campuses will reopen on Monday, July 8th. Students can still register online when the college is closed. Fall 2024 classes begin Monday, Aug. 19th. Look up classes...
20th annual Justin Sharp Shootout at Rock Island high school
The 20th annual Justin sharp shootout at Rock Island high school.. Area basketball teams coming together to shoot some hoops in honor of the former rocky player who passed away in 2003 from leukemia. The Rocks won the first in 2004 and now back to back the last two years. A great event that also […]
Tyler Grover of Davenport, Iowa, Recieves Oustanding Teaching Assistant Award
IOWA CITY, IOWA (June 27, 2024) — Tyler C Grover of Davenport, IA was one of thirty graduate teaching assistants from a range of disciplines who were recipients of the University of Iowa's Oustanding Teaching Assistsant Award for 2023-24. The honorees excel in promoting learning, creativity, and intellectual discovery both inside and outside the classroom. The enthusiasm and commitment to student success demonstrated by these individuals highlights the crucial role teaching assistants play in the university's teaching mission.
Drew Micek of Bettendorf, Iowa, Named to Mississippi State University's Spring 2024 Deans' List
MISSISSIPPI STATE, MISSISSIPPI (June 27, 2024) — Drew Micek, of Bettendorf, Iowa, was named to the Mississippi State University (MSU) Spring 2024 Deans' List. Micek is among 2,364 students who attained this honor. To be named to the Deans' List, a student must have achieved a grade-point average between...
Sustainability Summit features WIU professors
According to a press release, two Communication professors from Western Illinois University-Quad Cities, Ted Avtgis and Chris Carpenter, and one from WIU-Macomb, Pete Jorgensen, recently facilitated key conversations on sustainability and its future impact on the industry at the second annual AEMP Sustainability Summit, hosted by John Deere Construction & Forestry.
Students gain filmmaking skills at Augustana College
Nine young students have spent the last few weeks at Augustana College writing and shooting two original short films under the direction of Augustana Associate Professor Stacy Barton as part of the Quad City Arts’ Metro Arts Youth Apprenticeship Program. “These talented young people have already written uniquely creative...
Augustana Hosts Quad City Arts’ Metro Arts Youth Apprenticeship Program
ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (June 27, 2024) — Nine young apprentices from the Quad Cities have spent the past several weeks writing and shooting two original short films at Augustana College as part of the Quad City Arts’ Metro Arts Youth Apprenticeship Program. The students are under the direction of Augustana Associate Professor Stacy Barton.
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