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by: Mike Colón, Brian Weckerly Posted: Apr 17, 2025 / 09:50 PM CDT Updated: Apr 17, 2025 / 09:50 PM CDT It’s as American as apple pie, teaching kids the importance of good sportsmanship, team spirit and working with others, and it’s an undeniable sign that summer is just around the corner.

1 week ago | ourquadcities.com | Brian Weckerly

by: Brian Weckerly Posted: Apr 17, 2025 / 07:56 PM CDT Updated: Apr 17, 2025 / 07:56 PM CDT A law adopted in Iowa to deal with chronic absenteeism in schools is getting complaints from school district superintendents and families. A bill to address complaints regarding Senate File 2435 moved forward in the state capitol.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Brian Weckerly

A law adopted in Iowa to deal with chronic absenteeism in schools is getting complaints from school district superintendents and families. A bill to address complaints regarding Senate File 2435 moved forward in the state capitol. The bill would require the Iowa Department of Education to set a standard policy for truancy charges.

1 week ago | ourquadcities.com | Evan Denton |Brian Weckerly

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1 week ago | yahoo.com | Brian Weckerly

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the Rock Island Police Department and The Gray Matters Collective are teaming up to help save those struggling with mental health issues. Rock Island Police Chief Tim McCloud and Madison McCloud from the Gray Matters Collective joined Our Quad Cities News to talk about the campaign to place suicide prevention signs at the base of Centennial Bridge and the entrance to the Rock Island Arsenal Viaduct. For more information, click here.