Tag Archives: rock island

• Education / News

  Iowa’s School Calendar Could Change

  The beginning of the school year could start later for students in Iowa. A petition was filed with the state…
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  Police Auction sells over one hundred bikes

  Quad Citians had the chance to bid on bikes at an auction hosted by the police.
• News / Weather

  Cemetery Workers Relive when 150 Trees Fell Down in ’08 Storm

  Workers inside the Chippiannock Cemetery are reliving the storm that tore apart its cemetery on July 21, 2008. Superintendent Greg…
• News

  Sunset Marina’s Cardboard Boat Regatta cancelled

  The annual regatta featuring boats made of cardboard and other recycled materials won’t happen this year at Sunset Marina in Rock Island.
• News

  Anti-drones group prepares for nearly 200-mile demonstration walk

  A Chicago-based group gathered in Davenport, Iowa to prepare for a 195-mile long demonstration walk through Iowa.
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  Rock Island Police Station Relocates After Seven Decades

  The Rock Island Police Station is making a move after being in its current location for since 1940.
• News

  Trinity Starts $60 million Construction Project

  UnityPoint Health begins construction on a $60 million construction project Wednesday. UnityPoint Health, formerly Trinity, is building a three-story new…
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  Planning commission denies Fareway rezoning request

  The Rock Island Planning Commission voted to deny a grocery chain request to rezone land occupied by an abandoned school.
• Health / News

  Health department hunts West Nile mosquitoes

  The Rock Island County Health Department set mosquito traps around the county in an effort to identify the West Nile virus before it has a chance to spread.
• Sports

  Randle Invited To World Games Tryout

  Rock Island Standout 1 of 29 players chosen to tryout
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  Valley Construction Accepting Donations for Oklahoma Residents

  If you are looking for ways to donate to the relief efforts in Oklahoma, there is still time.
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  Local water park celebrates 10th birthday

  Ten years ago a water park opened in Rock Island, and the facility held an event to celebrate its birthday and success.