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Caroline Cady, child of Barbara and Brian Cady, plans to major in Dance at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York, NY. Top 3 achievements: ...

Rock Island High School first-semester honor roll  Quad-Cities Online

9th Grade Gold Honor Roll. Hawa Abdould-Kadri, Emily Allison, Isabella Allison, Maria Amezola, Marco Arredondo Lopez, Alexa Avalos, Hamidullah Barikzay, ...

Letter: Rock Island High School's 'Oliver' was outstanding!  Quad-Cities Online

Last weekend I attended the Rock Island High School performance of "Oliver." I'd gone to support my granddaughter and her friends, as they had spent months ...

Rock Island's Brea Beal named Illinois Ms. Basketball for the third straight year  Quad City Times

Rock Island senior Brea Beal has been named Illinois Ms. Basketball for the third consecutive year, joining WNBA and U.S. Olympic star Candace Parker as the ...

Rock Island-Milan schools move up start date for superintendent Reginald Lawrence  Quad-Cities Online

ROCK ISLAND — Incoming superintendent Reginald Lawrence will join the Rock Island-Milan district earlier than previously planned, with school board ...

Candidate profiles: Rock Island-Milan School Board | Govt-and-politics  Quad-Cities Online

Rock Island-Milan School District voters will have their pick of seven candidates on the April 2 ballot. Voters may select up to three candidates to serve four-year ...

Rock Island's Beal commits to South Carolina | High School Girls Basketball - QCVarsity.com  Quad City Times

Brea Beal's birthday came with everything, including a college decision.

Backpacks banned from Rock Island High School classrooms  WQAD Moline

ROCK ISLAND, Illinois - Students at Rock Island High School will not be allowed to bring their backpacks or purses to class when they return for their first day on ...

Classic classics to open Rock Island baseball tournament  Quad-Cities Online

When you throw strikes, baseball games move along fast and pitchers get to throw a lot more innings. That was the case on Friday during the opening round of ...

Author Jason Reynolds to speak in Davenport, Rock Island  Quad City Times

ROCK ISLAND — The rescheduled visit by award-winning author Jason Reynolds will take place today Thursday, May 2, and Friday, with appearances in both ...

NFL draft celebration coming to Rock Island April 27  Quad City Times

ROCK ISLAND — The National Football League is returning to its Quad-Cities roots on Day 3 of the National Football League draft.A daylong celebration ...

Rock Island's Brea Beal a generational talent | Basketball  Quad-Cities Online

RI's Beal headlines the All-Metro Girls Basketball honor squad, B5.

Female Athlete of the Year: Rock Island's Brea Beal  Quad City Times

It is a late season practice at Rock Island High School, and the rest of the girls basketball team is taking a brief break to catch its breath and grab.

Hidden History: Rock Island legend Solomon Butler  OurQuadCities

Inside the Rock Island High School Fieldhouse, you'll find a display with thousands of athletes that have made their way through this school. Some of the names ...

Room filled with free hygiene products, clothes and food for High School students  KWQC-TV6

In Rock Island, a social worker and teacher decided to do something about the number of students they saw who didn't have access to deodorant, food or ...

Rock Island’s Breanna Beal named Gatorade’s player of the year in Illinois  OurQuadCities

Rock Island's Breanna Beal was named Gatorade Illinois Girls Basketball Player of the Year on Friday.

DAY TRIP: Independents' Day: Rock Island joins NFL's 100th birthday celebration  SaukValley.com

ROCK ISLAND – The National Football League's celebration that's been a century in the making will touch down in the Quad Cities this month, and you're ...

McDonald's happy Beal: Rock Island standout is first Q-C McDonald's All-American  Quad-Cities Online

ROCK ISLAND — It would be safe to say that Rock Island senior basketball star Brea Beal has had a prep career full of highlights. Thursday afternoon's addition ...

Local school districts rock together for winter resource fair  WQAD Moline

ROCK ISLAND, Illinois- The Rock Island-Milan School District hosted a winter resource fair for school district families on Feb. 23 called "Rocking Together.

Rocky, Moline hold contest to raise the most books during football game  WQAD Moline

ROCK ISLAND, Illinois-- Fans walking into Almquist Field Friday night were ready to watch the historic football rivalry between Rock Island and Moline High ...

Rock Island-Milan schools won't hire search firm for new principal  Quad-Cities Online

ROCK ISLAND — Rock Island-Milan board members chose Tuesday not to move forward with plans to spend $7000 to search for a new Rock Island High ...

METRO PACESETTER: Rock Island softball standout Kelley cleaning up for the Rocks  Quad-Cities Online

ROCK ISLAND — In baseball or softball parlance, the cleanup hitter is usually the team's biggest power hitter. Rock Island senior softball standout Delaney ...

A 'forever home': Rock Island couple creates open floor plan within 1870s brick house  Quad City Times

When the "for sale" sign appeared at the boarded-up house at 20th Street and 8th Avenue in Rock Island, life-long resident Michael Matherly was curious.

YWCA names Race Against Racism honorees | Local  Quad-Cities Online

ROCK ISLAND — The YWCA Quad-Cities has announced the names of 10 Quad-Citians who will be celebrated Saturday, April 20, at the Race Against Racism ...

Rock Island's Brea Beal becomes Western Big 6's all-time leading scorer in win over Moline  Quad-Cities Online

RI 70, MOLINE 53. ROCK ISLAND — The night was all about Brea Beal, but her supporting cast wound up being a very large part of Thursday's 70-53 win over ...

RI welcomes new superintendent | Local | qconline.com  Quad-Cities Online

ROCK ISLAND — Tuesday in Rock Island was a red-letter day that included the resignation of superintendent Mike Oberhaus after more than 32 years with the ...

A Rock Island slow-pitch softball team inspires Big League Chew cover  Quad-Cities Online

Who knew Bob Swanson and George Stege, a pair of debate buddies five decades ago at Western Illinois University, would change how the world sees bubble ...

Traveling the tunnels: A look at what lies beneath Rock Island schools  Quad-Cities Online

ROCK ISLAND — Dewinn Hume knows every inch of Rock Island school buildings — even those that lie beneath the streets of the city.

Rock Island girls shut down Batavia with great defense  Quad-Cities Online

ROCK ISLAND 66, BATAVIA 29. ROCK ISLAND — With a 23-1 record, the Rock Island girls basketball team entered play Saturday feeling pretty good. Rocks' ...

Candidate profiles: Rock Island City Council Ward 2 | Govt-and-politics  Quad-Cities Online

In Rock Island Ward 2, two candidates are vying for one four-year term on the city council. The incumbent, Virgil J. Mayberry, is facing a write-in challenger, ...

Rock Island schools pushing forward | Local  Quad-Cities Online

ROCK ISLAND — He spoke with passion and pride, highlighting the many great things happening with Rock Island-Milan schools.

Rock Island native raising money to make Douglas Park shine  Quad-Cities Online

Two words is all it takes to elicit fond of memories for Rock Island native Robert "Bobby'' VanHoorebeck.

Rock Island’s football game moved up to 6 p.m. due to more rain  WQAD Moline

Friday, August 24th's The Score Pre-Game Pep Rally is being moved indoors because of rain.

Rock Island snaps Moline's Big 6 wrestling streak | QC Prep Sports  Quad-Cities Online

RI 36, MOLINE 34. ROCK ISLAND — The wrestling Rocks played spoiler on Thursday night, opening up this season's Western Big 6 action by snapping ...

Rock Island pep rally could be indoors, if it’s raining  WQAD Moline

ROCK ISLAND, Illinois- We are super excited for the start of The Score Pre-Game Pep Rally for the 2018 season. Friday, August 24, we head to Rock Island ...

Whitaker named Rocky principal | Education  Quad-Cities Online

ROCK ISLAND — Interim Rock Island High School principal Jeff Whitaker on Tuesday night was named principal for the 2019-2020 school year by the Rock ...

Q-C native Whitaker named interim Rock Island High School principal  Quad-Cities Online

ROCK ISLAND — Moline native Jeff Whitaker has been named interim principal of Rock Island High School after the Rock Island-Milan School Board voted 5-2 ...

‘It tore me down’ Student left with stitches after brutal bullying attack in gym class  OurQuadCities

A brutal bullying incident at Rock Island High School left a student with stitches.

Rice helps Rocky survive 'strange' contest | Basketball  Quad-Cities Online

ROCKY 66, MARMION 56. ROCK ISLAND — It's not very often you see a high school basketball game in which the officials decide to go to halftime nearly two ...

A look at the candidates in today's elections  Quad-Cities Online

In the Rockridge School District, six candidates are vying for three four-year terms on the school board. Voters may select up to three candidates. Following is the ...

Rocky boys get boost from Rock Island Special Olympics squad  Quad-Cities Online

ROCK ISLAND 62, GENESEO 40. ROCK ISLAND — Down 18-12 to Geneseo after the first quarter, the Rock Island Rocks used runs of 7-2 and 12-2 to turn the ...

Metro Pacesetter: Simmer warms up for Lady Rocks  Quad-Cities Online

ROCK ISLAND — It seems so simple but it is not as easy as it would seem to be.

Beal surprised with McDonald's All-America jersey | Basketball  Quad-Cities Online

ROCK ISLAND — It was not Brea Beal's greatest night on the court, but she came away with three more prizes that brought a smile to her face on Thursday.

Rock Island's Brea Beal closing in on big decision  Quad-Cities Online

ROCK ISLAND — On Nov. 8, Brea Beal will celebrate her 18th birthday with what is expected to be a really big party.

Candidate profiles: Rock Island City Council Ward 4 | Govt-and-politics  Quad-Cities Online

In Rock Island Ward 4, two candidates are vying for one four-year term on the city council. The incumbent, Stephen L. Tollenaer, is not seeking re-election.

Beal shows off her versatility in McDonald's All-American Game  Quad-Cities Online

Winning or losing in the McDonald's All-American Games means very little. It is all about the memories. Rock Island senior Brea Beal leaves with many of those, ...

Mardi Gras Ball raises money for Q-C charities  Quad City Times

The Junior Board of Rock Island held its 80th annual Mardi Gras Charity Ball Saturday at the Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center.

Schools credit new sales tax receipts for $11M in improvements  Quad-Cities Online

More than $11 million has now flowed to Rock Island County schools for facility improvements in 1 percent sales tax funding.

Moline starts fast to run Peoria out of the gym  Quad-Cities Online

MOLINE 69, PEORIA 48. ROCK ISLAND — It is hard to play a perfect game in basketball, but the Moline girls came as close to it as possible for the first half of ...

“42nd Annual High School Art Invitational,” through May 2  River Cities Reader

Works by dozens of the area's most gifted young artists are currently on display at Rock Island's Quad City Arts Center Gallery, with the 42nd Annual High School ...

Renowned author Jason Reynolds will visit Davenport, Rock Island  Quad City Times

Award-winning author Jason Reynolds will visit the Quad-Cities later this month.

Katz, executive producer of "Unplanned" film, hails from Rock Island  Quad City Times

The executive producer of “Unplanned,” a faith-based film opening to the public March 29, has roots in the Quad-Cities.

Beal unanimous All-Stater again | High School Girls Basketball - QCVarsity.com  Quad City Times

Rock Island's Brea Beal took another significant step Thursday toward joining WNBA great Candace Parker as the only three-time Illinois Ms. Basketball ...

PHOTOS: Phillips at Rock Island | Photos  Quad-Cities Online

Rock Island beats to Phillips, 68-54, during the Rock Island/Milan Booster Club Classic Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, at Rock Island High School.

Rock Island students and parents demand answers after “confusing” lockdown  WQAD Moline

ROCK ISLAND, Illinois - Rock Island students are demanding better communication after a lockdown at the high school. The lockdown happened on ...

Rock Island High School parent demands answers  OurQuadCities

A Rock Island High School parent is demanding answers after her 16-year-old daughter was brutally attacked in early October.

Lights on for Learning coordinator Larry Harris all about the kids  Quad-Cities Online

ROCK ISLAND — One of Larry Harris' favorite parts of the day rolls around when 2:30 in the afternoon arrives. Mondays through Fridays, that is when he starts ...

Rally at the Rock | Photos  Quad-Cities Online

Rock Island High School hosts the annual "Rally at the Rock" to welcome back students from summer vacation Friday, August 3, 2018 at the High School.

Rock Island Labor Day parade is Monday morning  Quad-Cities Online

ROCK ISLAND — The 34th annual Rock Island Labor Day Parade will step off at 9:30 a.m. Monday.

Donald Jacobsen | Obituaries | qctimes.com  Quad City Times

May 31, 1927-March 27, 2019. ROCK ISLAND - Donald E. Jacobsen, 91, of Rock Island, died Wednesday, March 27, 2019, at UnityPoint Health - Trinity Rock ...

NFL draft brings Rock Island 35 seconds of fame  Quad City Times

The NFL draft has changed a little bit since Ken Anderson was selected in the third round by the Cincinnati Bengals in 1971.

PHOTOS: Bogan at Rock Island | Photos  Quad-Cities Online

Rock Island loses to Bogan, 68-54, during the Rock Island/Milan Booster Club Classic Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, at Rock Island High School.

Two sisters continue to grow with donations for foster kids  WQAD Moline

ROCK ISLAND, Illinois-- Closet2Closet in Rock Island isn't your typical clothing store. The entire inventory, goes to kids in the foster system. “Most of the clothes I ...

Rock Island High School implementing new strategic plan  KWQC-TV6

A new school year at Rock Island High School is bringing with it a new strategic plan.

Rock Island's Randle gets his first full NBA contract  Quad City Times

Finally, Rock Island native Chasson Randle doesn't have to wonder if that call will come.

Rocky grads celebrate success and look forward to the future  Quad-Cities Online

MOLINE — Blue skies and bright sunshine set the perfect tone Saturday for Rock Island High School's graduation ceremony.

Karen M. Rummels | Obituaries | qctimes.com  Quad City Times

August 9, 1942-May 16, 2019. ROCK ISLAND - Mrs. Karen Marie Rummels, 76, of Rock Island entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 16, 2019, at 5:30 p.m. ...

SOAR Scholarship Contest – Official Rules  WQAD Moline

SOAR Scholarship Contest Official Rules. CONTEST ENDED – 4/18/19. WINNERS – Ariana Hill of Davenport North High School, Amy Haskill of Rock Island ...

Area students honored as Illinois State Scholars | Education  Quad-Cities Online

CHICAGO — Several area students have been named 2019-20 Illinois State Scholars by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission.

Rick's Six: 1 dead in collision with fire truck, area students graduate, and I-74 construction update  Quad City Times

A good Monday to all. The Quad-City area continues to dry out from recent rains and the Mississippi and Rock rivers have crested and floodwaters are beginning ...

Rock Island's Randle making impressions in the NBA  Quad-Cities Online

CHICAGO — When the name Chasson Randle comes up, Washington Wizards coach Scott Brooks lights up. He smiles and begins to gush about the 2011 Rock ...

He just wins: Rock Island graduate Chasson Randle brings intangibles to the game  Quad-Cities Online

For some people, winning just seems to come easily. Does it really? No, it comes through hard work and, most importantly, through an attitude.

Rock Island sisters bring fashion to events | Business  Quad-Cities Online

ROCK ISLAND. Haley Walker, 23 and her sister, Lauren Corwin, 27, are now in month two of a bold, innovative idea. They are selling young women's clothing at ...

High school art invitational winners announced | Local News  Quad City Times

Quad-City Arts has announced the winners of the 42nd annual High School Art Invitational and presented cash prizes to area high school students and teachers ...

Rock Island's Chasson Randle can smile after first full NBA season  Quad-Cities Online

He believed in himself but he was looking for an NBA team to believe in him. That finally happened in January, and now 2011 Rock Island graduate Chasson ...

Backpacks banned from classrooms at many Q-C school districts  Quad-Cities Online

ROCK ISLAND — A Rock Island-Milan School District policy change this year requires Rock Island High School students to leave backpacks and purses behind ...

Geneseo Maple Leafs hold off Rock Island Rocks in volleyball  Quad-Cities Online

GENESEO 26-25,. ROCK ISLAND 24-20. ROCK ISLAND — Staying alive. That is how the Geneseo volleyball team finished off a 26-24, 25-20 sweep of Rock ...

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: A look back at prep sports from 5 years ago this week  Quad-Cities Online

Annawan teammates Celina VanHyfte (35) and Meagan Foes (22) have helped lead the team through a sometimes trying season and into regional play starting ...

Moline swims to Western Big 6 four-peat | Swimming  Quad-Cities Online

MOLINE — For the fourth time in as many years, the Moline boys' swim team is the Western Big 6 Conference champion.

Craig L. Kavensky | Obituaries | qctimes.com  Quad City Times

September 12, 1957-February 10, 2019. ROCK ISLAND - Craig L. Kavensky, 61, of Rock Island, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2019, at home surrounded ...

Metro Pacesetter: To Victor go the spoils | QC Prep Sports  Quad-Cities Online

ROCK ISLAND — Victor Guzman remembers the disappointments and the doubts leading into a mid-January weekend two years ago.

Photos: Chrislyn Carr through the years  Quad-Cities Online

Texas Tech Basketball. Texas Tech Basketball. Texas Tech guard Chrislyn Carr (4) looks for room against the TCU defense during a game on Jan. 16 in Fort ...

'Once in a lifetime': Rocks' Beal puts finishing touches on record-setting career  Quad City Times

Brea Beal could not wait to be a Rock Island Rock growing up.

Photos: Rock Island Volleyball Quad Meet | Photos  Quad-Cities Online

Images from Rock Island Volleyball Quad meet of Rock Island High school and Alleman High school.

Rock Island's JaMir Price commits to play basketball at Bradley  Quad-Cities Online

ROCK ISLAND — Rock Island senior basketball player JaMir Price was a little frustrated as he was having a very good spring and summer for the Quad City ...

Moline's Hazen driven by hard work and family roots  Quad-Cities Online

MOLINE — Moline freshman soccer player Caroline Hazen carries with her some wise words she learned from her mother, a former softball standout at Moline ...

A look back at major Q-C events of 2018  Quad-Cities Online

First child: The first child born in 2018 in the Quad-Cities area was Kighler Owen Chandler, who entered the world at 12:04 a.m. at Genesis Medical Center East, ...

METRO PACESETTER: Alleman's Tori Thomas soaring to new heights  Quad-Cities Online

ROCK ISLAND — It is as if Alleman sophomore Tori Thomas already has an advertising slogan readily available should she ever become nationally pole-vault ...

Rock Island girls lean on Beal to beat Quincy  Quad-Cities Online

ROCK ISLAND — Despite the final score, Quincy girls' basketball coach Martin Pazanin was very happy with the way his team played on Thursday night. In spite ...

Rock Island County Board District 18 candidate: Rodney K. Simmer  Quad-Cities Online

Candidates for contested races in Henry, Mercer and Rock Island counties were asked to respond to questionnaires. The answers submitted by this candidate ...

Rock Island line is a mighty good line | QC Prep Sports  Quad-Cities Online

ROCK ISLAND — An offensive line at any level of football is normally a family — sometimes a little disjointed, but always a close-knit group of big guys.

Prep report: Pleasant Valley boys soccer clinches MAC share  Quad City Times

Pleasant Valley clinches MAC share: Behind a hat trick from Jacob Holland, Pleasant Valley earned a share of the MAC title for the second straight season with ...

Simmer on fire to help Rocks to win | Basketball  Quad-Cities Online

NORMAL — Forget about that Pacesetter Jinx. On the night when she was celebrating her Metro Pacesetter for the Dispatch-Argus-QCOnline, Rock Island girls' ...

United Township's Brandi LaFountaine loves to play, and her team  Quad-Cities Online

The voices were there, telling United Township senior Brandi LaFountaine to call it quits on her basketball season. Those voices fell on deaf ears.

Rick's Six: Revised crest, floodwaters hurt Q-C businesses, relics to fall with RI building, and Ask the Times  Quad City Times

A good Thursday to all. We're looking at a revised Mississippi River crest, new road closures, detours, and a wet, cooler day in the Q-C. Here are the weather ...

Rocky alum has thrill of lifetime on 'Book of Mormon' tour  Quad-Cities Online

MOLINE – When Quad City Music Guild opens “Jesus Christ Superstar” on Friday music director Mason Moss will have had less than two weeks of rehearsal ...

Rock Island-native basketball star Chasson Randle signs on with Wizards  WQAD Moline

Rock Island-native Chasson Randle has signed on to play basketball for the Washington Wizards.

Carr puts himself in spot to move up in Germany  Quad-Cities Online

Rock Island graduate C.J. Carr is averaging 27 points, four rebounds and four assists for his team in Augusburg, Germany, in his first professional season.

Jason Reynolds, May 2 and 3  River Cities Reader

Appearing locally in a special partnership between the Davenport Public Library and Rock Island Public Library, National Book Award finalist Jason Reynolds ...

Off Limits: Tunnels under QC high schools | Barb Ickes | qctimes.com  Quad City Times

Disappointed is the wrong word. It's just that I expected something ... different. When recent installments of my Off Limits Places series were posted to Facebook, ...

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