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Monmouth College's Chris Fasano Goes Nuclear | Prairie Communications, LLC Physics professor discusses future of energy, international security by Jesia Choity MONMOUTH, ILL. (03/10/2026) In its last session before spring break,

Monmouth College’s Chris Fasano Goes Nuclear

Geneseo considers solar for middle school property Geneseo schools are considering a 348-panel solar array at the middle school that could offset 36% of electricity use and save about $458,000. The school board did not decide.

Geneseo considers solar for middle school property

Augustana College, Rock Island partner on Milan Bottoms ecological survey Augustana College and the city of Rock Island have formed a partnership to guide planning for a proposed 600-acre land and water reserve in the Milan Bottoms.

Augustana College, Rock Island partner on Milan Bottoms ecological survey

West Central Superintendent Stacey Day | Prairie Communications, LLC Superintendent Day discusses the high need for bus drivers, the annual FFA Banquet, Board of Education Meeting agenda, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.

West Central Superintendent Stacey Day

United Superintendent Tom Hawkins | Prairie Communications, LLC Superintendent Hawkins discusses approval of the school calendar, elementary curriculum, athletic events at the district, recognition of students, staff,

United Superintendent Tom Hawkins

Augustana student has film selected for streaming by Roku Sawyer Carver, a 20-year-old filmmaker at Augustana, is working on films heading to Roku.

Augustana student has film selected for streaming by Roku

Moline School District gets rare visit from the Illinois State Board of Education The Moline-Coal Valley School District was only two schools to be the host site for the Illinois State Board of Education in the whole state. Read what they had to

Moline School District gets rare visit from the Illinois State Board of Education

Community leaders discuss the growing need to address housing stability in the Quad Cities

Rockridge choir director named Illinois Outstanding Music Educator of the year | wqad.com

Rock Island-Milan School Board member defends district on discipline and accountability Board member Tracy Pugh defended the district on the issue of discipline on Tuesday, pointing to district data showing a small group of students was responsible for disciplinary problems.

Rock Island-Milan School Board member defends district on discipline and accountability

Monmouth-Roseville names Katy Morrison to succeed retiring Superintendent Ed Fletcher | WGIL 93.7 FM - 1400 AM Monmouth-Roseville School District appoints Katy Morrison as superintendent effective July 1, 2028. The Harding Primary principal will transition as assistant superintendent while Ed Fletcher retires...

Monmouth-Roseville names Katy Morrison to succeed retiring Superintendent Ed Fletcher

Monmouth-Roseville High School Principal Eric Matthews | Prairie Communications, LLC Eric provides an update on the no cell phone policy at the high school, upcoming FAFSA Night, dual credit students, the Spring Musical, and more on the

Monmouth-Roseville High School Principal Eric Matthews

Monmouth-Roseville Superintendent Ed Fletcher, Principal Katy Morrison, and School Board President PJ Brooks | Prairie Communications, LLC Ed, Katy, and PJ announce the retirement of Ed as Superintendent, the appointment of Katy to serve as the next Superintendent for the Monmouth-Roseville

Monmouth-Roseville Superintendent Ed Fletcher, Principal Katy Morrison, and School Board President PJ Brooks

Mercer County’s Knapp Named District FFA Proficiency WInner A Mercer County High School junior has won a district FFA competition. Peyton Knapp was selected as a District FFA Proficiency Winner in Specialty Animal Pro

Mercer County’s Knapp Named District FFA Proficiency WInner

Moline-Coal Valley School District names K-12 program coordinator Moline-Coal Valley School District has announced the promotion of Lynsy Oswald to coordinator for K-12 instructional programs at the Moline Education Center for the 2026–2027 school year, a news re…

Moline-Coal Valley School District names K-12 program coordinator

Hamilton principal to become new coordinator for K-12 instructional programs for Moline-Coal Valley Lynsy Oswald will be the new coordinator for K-12 Instructional at the Moline Education Center.

Hamilton principal to become new coordinator for K-12 instructional programs for Moline-Coal Valley

Sherrard Educator Named IEA Support Professional of the Year A Sherrard School District educator has been named the 2026 Illinois Education Association (IEA) Support Professional of the Year. In her 21 years of service

Sherrard Educator Named IEA Support Professional of the Year

Patterson, Devore, and the American Studies Class GHS Graduates Still Talk About 50 Years Later | WGIL 93.7 FM - 1400 AM ormer GHS students reflect on the lasting impact of teachers Joe Patterson and Hal Devore, whose team-taught American Studies class shaped critical thinkers for generations.

Patterson, DeVore, and the American Studies class GHS graduates still talk about 50 years later

Galesburg District 205 to intervene in property tax appeals for Walmart, Fresenius Kidney Care Two Galesburg businesses are seeking reductions in their assessed value that, if granted by the state Property Tax Appeal Board, would lower the school district’s levied income by $235,000 a year.

Galesburg District 205 to intervene in property tax appeals for Walmart, Fresenius Kidney Care

Augustana professor receives national recognition for helping Ukrainian families A local professor is receiving national recognition for helping Ukrainian families rebuild their lives in eastern Iowa.

Augustana professor receives national recognition for helping Ukrainian families

Galesburg school superintendent to retire in 2027; district to begin search for successor The board approved Dr. John Asplund’s retirement during its regular meeting Monday. His final day with the district is scheduled for June 30, 2027.

Galesburg school superintendent to retire in 2027; district to begin search for successor

DISH could pull KWQC from its service soon DISH Network customers could lose access to KWQC on Tuesday, March 10 at 6 P.M. unless a renewal agreement is reached soon.

DISH could pull KWQC from its service soon

Monmouth College Lecturer Robin Johnson | Prairie Communications, LLC Robin discusses America's role in the world, gas prices, Primary Election Day, the economy, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.

Monmouth College Lecturer Robin Johnson

Sherrard High School’s Teresa Boraas named IEA Education Support Professional of the Year A Sherrard High School credit recovery coordinator has been named 2026 IEA Education Support Professional of the Year. According to a release, Teresa Boraas was recognized at the state level for he…

Sherrard High School's Teresa Boraas named IEA Education Support Professional of the Year

Riverside Elementary celebrates National Reading Month Every student received a copy of the book "The World According to Humphrey" to read at home.

Riverside Elementary celebrates National Reading Month

Mercer County Superintendent Facing 5 Additional Charges

More than a house, less than a grocery store: How much electricity a QCA data centers uses The Quad Cities already have two data centers: the Bluebird Quad Cities Data Center in Bettendorf and the South Front Networks Data Center in Davenport.

More than a house, less than a grocery store: How much electricity a QCA data centers uses

Moline-Coal Valley schools to host Illinois state education board meeting | wqad.com

Rockridge Music Teacher Earns Statewide Recognition - WRMJ.COM

MerCo Expects Some High School Courses To Be Discontinued Following Staff Reduction