You can take the boy out of the country but ... Oct 16, 2008
When he wasn t going to school or helping out on the farm, Ringenberg was drawn to the Rock Island Line railroad track that ran past the property. I didn t realize that this was something that was legendary, he said. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
James A. Wedekind Oct 14, 2008
Mr. Wedekind was born Oct. 8, 1930, in Rock Island County, Ill. the son of John and Pearl (Bieri) Wedekind. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Fastbreak Friday: The madness begins Oct 14, 2008
De La Salle, Rock Island (Ill. point guard and Hayden Hoerdemann of Bloomington for unofficial visits. (Villanova Sports -- Rivals.com)
Whiting Petroleum Announces Appointment of Jack R. Ekstrom to Executive Director, Investor Relations and Corporate Communications Oct 8, 2008
He holds a BA Degree in Communications from Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois. Mr. Ekstrom is a member of the Board of Directors of the Colorado Oil ssociation and the Independent Petroleum Association of the Mountain States. (PR Newswire)
Voting dates, deadlines near Oct 6, 2008
In Rock Island County, Clerk Richard Leibovitz said that even after several years of Illinois having an early voting program, he still has to tell people about it. Voting early is different than voting absentee. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
One of the most important pieces of equipment in local law enforcemenht's arsenal is teamwork. Oct 5, 2008
Investigators from Rock Island County, Ill. processed evidence from the site, while detectives in Muscatine worked to determine who, how and why Carmona was killed. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Thomas M. Peterson Oct 3, 2008
his parents, Curtis and Bonna Peterson of Illinois City; two brothers, Kim and Denise Peterson of Decator,, and Brett and Marie Peterson of Rock Island; and sister, Linda Peterson and her friend, Tim Newton of Muscatine and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Epilepsy is topic of seminar in Johnston, Iowa Sep 25, 2008
"New Advances in the Medical and Surgical Management of Epilepsy" is the topic of Bassam Assaf, M.D., the director of the Trinity Comprehensive Epilepsy Program, Rock Island, Ill ... During the break-out sessions in the afternoon, Paul Connolly, a special education expert with ASK Resource Center in Des Moines will examine epilepsy and its role in the special education and Neva Skinner, a social worker with the Trinity Comprehensive Epilepsy Program, Rock Island, Ill. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
(More)County declared a disaster Sep 25, 2008
Just two months ago, on July 22, Blagojevich declared Bureau, Henry and Rock Island counties as state disaster areas due to the July 21 wind storms that ripped through the area, downing hundreds of trees and power lines. On Wednesday, Kris Donarski, director of the Bureau County Emergency Services and Management Agency, said the state disaster area designation makes available state resources, especially trucks, equipment and work crews, to help communities clean up debris and manage other issues... (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Corps of Engineers saves man in Illinois River Sep 23, 2008
ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS - In the morning hours of Sept. 18, Corps employees from the Illinois Waterway working at Starved Rock Lock and Dam rescued a man from going through the dam. The employees had caught sight of the individual struggling for his life in the river and quickly heading into the dam. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
State prep powers test Lick Creek Sep 21, 2008
Joining the fab four'' and host Pekin in the Classic field are Belleville East, Belleville West, Bloomington, Champaign Central, Danville, Decatur Eisenhower, Galesburg, Metamora, Moline, Morton, Normal Community, Normal West, Peoria Notre Dame, Peoria Richwoods, Pontiac, Rantoul, Rock Island, Springfield and Washington. Pekin is coming off its best performance of the season at Lick Creek, a 155-172 Mid-Illini Conference victory over Washington Tuesday. (Pekin Times, IL)
Blagojevich has never visited parks, sites targeted for closure Sep 18, 2008
-- Hauberg Indian Museum, Rock Island. STATE PARKS. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Randle interest continues to expand Sep 18, 2008
For 2011 Rock Island (Ill. star guard Chasson Randle, it was hard to believe. (Indiana Sports -- Rivals.com)
The RIGHT Places: A Delicious Tradition in the Quad Cities Sep 17, 2008
Located on the Mississippi River in the Midwest, the Quad Cities is comprised of Davenport and Bettendorf, Iowa; Rock Island and Moline/East Moline, Illinois; and surrounding communities. This area is known for its pioneer heritage and a simpler way of life that has flourished here over the last few centuries. (Human Events Online)
Third trial scheduled in 2001 stabbing Sep 15, 2008
- Even if 44-year-old Kenneth Mohr is found guilty for a third time in the 2001 murder of a Rock Island County woman, he is still set to be released in November ... Information from: The Rock Island Argus, http://www. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
IVSO will present pops concert on Sunday Sep 11, 2008
He earned bachelor s degrees in theatre arts and music education from Augustana College in Rock Island and a Master of Fine Arts in acting from the University of Minnesota, Minn. He then spent 25 years working as a professional actor/singer in Chicago. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
New head coach has high expectations Sep 5, 2008
Pekin will return to action Saturday, hosting Freeport and Rock Island in a double dual meet. Even though Washington has formed a girls swimming team this year, one more team is needed for the Mid-Illini Conference to sanction a conference meet. (Pekin Times, IL)
U.S. News ranks NIU public administration third in country for city management Sep 2, 2008
NIU alums are at the administrative helms of such cities as St. Charles, Bartlett, Warrenville, Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg, Oak Brook, Oak Brook Terrace, Western Springs, Clarendon Hills, Deerfield, Burr Ridge, Willowbrook, Lake in the Hills, Rockford, Streator and Rock Island. Our program has flourished, thanks to strong efforts by our faculty, quality students, support from the university administration and support from our alumni, who have been very successful, said Distinguished Teaching... (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Developer plans hotel, businesses on Veterans Aug 30, 2008
Ground could be broken for the project as soon as October, said developer Todd Raufeisen of Raufeisen Development of Rock Island. Bloomington Planning Commission has recommended the project preliminary plan and it is expected to go before the Bloomington City Council on Sept. 8. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Four state powerhouses head prep poll Aug 29, 2008
Rock Island was a close second in the poll. Woodstock Marian Central, which won the last of its four titles in 1989, is No. 1 in 5A behind Wisconsin-bound quarterback Jon Budmayr and two-way lineman and Division I prospect Cody O'Neill. (Pekin Times, IL)
NIU public administration ranked third nationally for city management Aug 28, 2008
NIU alumni are at the administrative helms of such cities as St. Charles, Bartlett, Warrenville, Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg, Oak Brook, Oak Brook Terrace, Western Springs, Clarendon Hills, Deerfield, Burr Ridge, Willowbrook, Lake in the Hills, Rockford, Streator and Rock Island, according to the news release. Public Administration continues to be one of our premier programs at NIU, Provost Raymond Alden said in a statement. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Governor taps committee to plan for flood cleanup Aug 22, 2008
The leaders of that group include: Rock Island County board chair Jim Bohnsack, former U.S. Rep. Terry Bruce, CEO of Illinois Eastern Community Colleges, and Madison County Board President Alan Dunstan. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Illinois disaster loan centers remain open until Aug. 28 Aug 22, 2008
Anyone who has not completed their disaster loan application is encouraged to meet with one of the customer service representatives at any of the centers located in Hancock, Rock Island or Winnebago counties for one-on-one assistance. Loans up to 200,000 are available to homeowners to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
U.S. Attorney Aug 21, 2008
The United States Department of Justice - United States Attorney's Office. The United States Department of Justice. (Harper's Magazine)
EPA plans to cite 5 Midwest states for pollution Aug 20, 2008
"Monitoring data shows that Indiana's air quality continues to improve," spokesman Rob Elstro said in a statement, adding that his agency was "cautiously optimistic" the final list "will not include as many counties as today's preliminary designations." His counterpart in Illinois disputed the designation for that state's Rock Island and Massac counties. Illinois Environmental Protection Agency spokeswoman Maggie Carson said available air quality monitoring data, prevailing wind direction and... (ABC 7 News, DC)
Accident claims Fairbury toddler Aug 19, 2008
FAIRBURY The Rock Island County Coroner's office and the Illinois Department of Conservation this morning were continuing an investigation into the drowning death of a 32 month-old Fairbury boy. Carter L. Tjarks was pronounced dead at 6:19 p.m. Friday at Genesis Medical Center-Illini Campus, Silvis, following a boating accident earlier Friday afternoon, according to Rock Island Chief Deputy Coroner Brian Gustafson. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
New information in EP hammer attack Aug 19, 2008
attacked Maureen Healy, 27, with a hammer on the Rock Island Trail near Mattheny and Fayhe Hollow Road in East Peoria on July 30. Fon du Lac Park District Police Chief Mike Johnson was dispatched to the scene after witnesses called 911 about the attack. (Pekin Times, IL)
Toddler drowns after grandfather loses conciousness in boat Aug 18, 2008
NEW 10:35 p.m. FAIRBURY -- A two-year-old Fairbury boy died Friday after a drowning, Rock Island County Chief Deputy Coroner Brian Gustafson said ... The death remains under investigation by the Rock Island County Coroners office. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
State Champ! Aug 14, 2008
She had no idea the county bee would lead her anywhere else, but less than one week after the county bee, Clayton won the regional competition in Rock Island. With her regional win, Clayton began preparing for the state spelling bee, which was hosted by Blue Cross Blue Shield, the Illinois Department on Aging and the Association of Illinois Senior Centers. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Chiropractor to serve time in drug case Aug 13, 2008
That courier had been pulled over near Rock Island, Ill. and DEA agents who didn t know about the 600-pound seizure or the arrest were trying to arrange a controlled delivery to catch Downing. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Close to $6 Million in Approved SBA Loans; Three Disaster Loan Outreach Centers Remain Open Aug 12, 2008
The locations of the Disaster Loan Outreach Centers are: Hancock County Dallas City Elementary School 921 Creamery Hill Road Dallas City, IL 62330 Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (CDT) Closes: Thursday, August 21at the close of business Winnebago County Michelsen's Office Furniture 8020 N. 2nd Street Machesney Park, IL 61115 Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. (CDT) Closes: Thursday, August 21 at the close of business Rock Island County Milan Municipal Building 405 East 1st Street... (PR Newswire)
First Lutheran celebrates 150th Aug 2, 2008
Among those attending were the Rev. Thomas and Wanda Hanson of Rock Island; the Rev. Fred and Donna deOliveira of Houston; Jackie Remmers (spouse of former pastor Norman Remmers) of Bloomington; the Rev. Richard and Helen Meier of Rockford; and the Rev. Carol and Bob Gates of Sandwich. Following a Swedish buffet, a program was held featuring lifelong member Ruth Smith, 94, singing Children of the Heavenly Father in Swedish and the comedy act, Fish Sticks of Milwaukee. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Cuts at Springfield historic sites may just be the beginning Aug 1, 2008
Agency spokesman David Blanchette said no decisions have been made on what will happen at sites like Black Hawk Historic Site in Rock Island, the David Davis Mansion in Bloomington or the Lincoln Log Cabin in Lerna. Were going to be making some tough decisions in the coming weeks, Blanchette said. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Looking Back Jul 31, 2008
Mesdames S.W. Harr and Ellen Yeggy went to Rock Island last Friday to visit relatives. Hummer News Mrs. Catherine Elizabeth Memler passed away at 5 o'clock on July 29th. (Kalona News, IA)
Exchange between East and West Jul 30, 2008
Today, Kobayashi said the group plans to visit the Rock Island Army Corps of Engineers Lock and Dam 16 on the Illinois side of Muscatine and Pearl City Station on the Muscatine Riverfront in the morning and early afternoon. From there, they will travel to Discovery Park and the Environmental Learning Center. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Seasonal workers at state historic sites lose jobs Jul 29, 2008
The historic sites range from the well-known Lincoln stops in Springfield to, for example, the Lincoln Log Cabin near Charleston, Black Hawk Historic Site in Rock Island, Bryant Cottage in Bement, and the Shawneetown Bank in Old Shawneetown ... Black Hawk, Rock Island 138,668. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Canton Hall of Fame welcomes new members Jul 29, 2008
As a sophomore in track, Rhodes won the frosh/soph Mid-Illini Conference triple jump at 38' 9", finished 5th in the 400 relay, and 4th in the 110 hurdles. At the 1989 Fulton County Meet, he was a member of the 400 meter relay team which placed 1st. At the Canton Rotary Meet, the team set three relay records in the 400, 800, and 1600 hundred. All three records stand today.Rhodes decided his junior and senior years that he wanted to play football. In his two seasons, Rhodes was Canton's leading... (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
A good Weed for gardens: 300+ visitors stroll through gardens and help raise funds for Weed Park Zoo Garden Jul 29, 2008
They came from Rock Island, Tipton, Washington, and North Liberty. I don t know if it was a combination of the nice day, the historic designation, or Great River Days, Peterschmidt said. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Center Opens in Rock Island County, Illinois Jul 26, 2008
ATLANTA, July 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Small Business Administration announces today the opening of a Disaster Loan Outreach Center at the Milan Municipal Building in Rock Island County on Monday, July 28 at 9 a.m. The location of the Center will make it convenient for disaster victims affected by the severe storms and flooding of June 1, 2008 and continuing, to apply for disaster loan assistance ... The location of the Disaster Loan Outreach Center is: Rock Island County Milan... (PR Newswire)
Pike girls advance to state Jul 25, 2008
The younger squad played in Taylorville over the weekend and opened with a 14-0 win over Rock Island ... With only three teams in the sectional, Taylorville and Rock Island played Monday night to determine who met Pike in the final, which was to be played on Tuesday night in Taylorville. (Pittsfield Pike Press, IL)
Francis LaVaughn BrudtkuhlVisitation: 5-8 p.m., Wednesday, July 23, Ankeny Funeral Home in Ankeny. Services: 10:30 a.m., Thursday, July 24, Faith Baptist Church in Cambridge. Jul 23, 2008
LaVaughn was born in Drury Township, Rock Island County, Ill. on July 21, 1925 to Russell and Nellie (Gifford) Watson. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Prison closure bad for Pontiac, good for Thomson Jul 18, 2008
In addition to Thomson and surrounding Carroll County, the survey notes that Lee, Stephenson, Rock Island, Ogle and Whiteside counties would see economic benefits from Thomson being fully operational. The proposal to staff and operate the Thomson Correctional Center holds great promise for northwestern Illinois, the report notes. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Johansen takes over as Sycamore's AD Jul 16, 2008
Johansen has Illinois experience when he was with Rock Island Alleman, where he was an assistant boys basketball and football coach in the 1990s. Rock Island Alleman boys basketball finished fourth in Class A in 1995 and third in Class A in 1996. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Sycamore's Gilmer set to make bigger strides this year Jul 15, 2008
Lambdin expects Gilmer to lead the team, and to chase down Rock Island Alleman's Rick Hird. Hird, who was sixth at last season's Class 2A meet, is one of the favorites to win the state cross country title. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Coach Gets Another Look at Chasson Randle Jul 14, 2008
By PublisherDate: Jul 13, 2008 Sophomore-to-be Chasson Randle, from Rock Island, Illinois, participated in the Justin Sharp Memorial Shootout this past weekend with a number of coaches looking on, including Illinois Jay Price on Friday. Read here for more on Randle and the shootout. (IlliniBoard.com)
State police's video surveillance cutting down on traffic deaths Jul 6, 2008
Three are touring various areas along interstates in and around Rock Island, DuQuoin, Springfield, Champaign and Collinsville. One is monitoring state highway construction zones. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Harold E. Troyer Jul 3, 2008
Harold retired on December 1, 1990 as a shipping department supervisor for Jaydon, Inc. of Rock Island, Illinois. In earlier years, he had worked as a farmer. (Kalona News, IA)
FM hosts first PDGA tourney Jun 28, 2008
There were even professionals who make a living at the sport, such as Pro/Open Division Chris Sprague of Rock Island, Ill ... 1st-Chris Sprague, Rock Island, Ill. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Flood Roundup Jun 28, 2008
Donor gives boost to local flood-relief fund. MUSCATINE, Iowa - A fund established earlier this month by the Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine to help flood victims has received a boost from an unidentified local family. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
M-P sets 10-year instructional support levy Jun 26, 2008
Bread, Fuel bids Interstate Brands Co., (Wonder Bread), Davenport, was awarded the bread contract over a bid by Sara Lee Bakery Group, Rock Island, Il. Kalona Oil Co., Kalona, was awarded the fuel bid including biodiesel. (Kalona News, IA)
Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for Illinois Jun 25, 2008
Federal funding is available to State and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis in the counties of Adams, Calhoun, Clark, Coles, Crawford, Cumberland, Hancock, Henderson, Jasper, Lawrence, Mercer, Pike, and Rock Island for emergency protective measures, limited to direct Federal assistance. R. David Paulison, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Homeland Security, named Elizabeth Turner as the Federal... (White House News Releases)
Charlene Mindock Jun 24, 2008
Charlene A. Mindock, 67, of Illinois City, died Friday June 20, 2008, at Trinity Medical Center, West Campus, Rock Island, Ill. Burial will be at Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Taylor Ridge, Ill. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Peoria songwriter to play DeKalb Jun 19, 2008
Honing in on an acoustic rock sound much like Matchbox Twenty and O.A.R., Davis has spread his music in cities all across Illinois including Peoria, Bloomington, Rock Island, Champaign, Spring-field, Chicago and Decatur. This summer, Davis heads out on the road for a string of solo acoustic dates. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
US: flood-swollen Mississippi threatens 21 levees Jun 19, 2008
FEMA Administrator R. David Paulison said as of Wednesday afternoon, officials shifted concern to flooding between St. Louis and the Quad Cities, which include Bettendorf and Davenport in Iowa and Moline and Rock Island in Illinois. Paulison said he expects that the lower part of the Mississippi will absorb the increased water flow without much impact. (Xinhua)
Henderson County levee breaks as flooding continues Jun 19, 2008
The seven counties were Adams, Calhoun, Hancock, Henderson, Mercer, Pike and Rock Island. Blagojevich also has declared 10 other counties around the state disaster areas because of flooding and storms. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
Three-site grazing conference Jun 19, 2008
Milan Conference: Rock Island County Extension Unit, 4550 Kennedy Drive, Suite 3, East Moline, 61244, (309) 796-0512. Lincoln Conference: Logan County Extension Unit, 980 Postville Drive, Lincoln, 62656, (217) 732-8289. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Hoskins leads by four at Hamilton golf tourney Jun 19, 2008
Beau Brandt of Rock Island, Ill. shot a 37-39 76 to stand alone in second place heading into today's final round. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Chapters in U.S. history belong to the Doolittles Jun 18, 2008
A detachment of troops from Rock Island headed by Jefferson Davis forced them back across the river to Illinois. When the Iowa shore was legally opened up both men returned their claims, but only White stayed this time. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Another levee breach forces small Illinois towns evacuation Jun 18, 2008
Bloomington-Normal, Illinois. Wednesday, June 18, 2008 7:21 AM CDT. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
People come in for a closer look Jun 18, 2008
Stroda, a Union laborer for Local 309 in Rock Island, said the floods, which come on the heels of three years of major hurricanes and tornados, prompt her to keep looking at the skies. This seems like a Biblical thing to me, she said. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Flood Watch - History Repeats Itself Jun 17, 2008
Rock Island got 5 and three quarters inches of rain and that probably added to the river rising so fast. On Saturday volunteers filling sandbags, manning water pumps and transporting sandbags and fuel to the various locations in Riverview Park learned that history would indeed repeat itself Wednesday and that the river would likely crest at about 25. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Gov. declares 17 Illinois counties disaster areas Jun 17, 2008
Bloomington-Normal, Illinois. Tuesday, June 17, 2008 1:17 AM CDT. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
BIRTHS (204) Jun 16, 2008
His grandparents are Bruce Leighty of Bartlett, John Brandmeyer Jr., Rock Island and Gina Brandmeyer, Davenport, Iowa. His great-grandparents are Babe Ryan of Chicago and John and Pat Brandmeyer of Rock Island. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Wilkinson to run, jump for Augustana College Jun 14, 2008
ROCK ISLAND After a year away from track and field, former Bureau Valley Storm standout Josh Wilkinson is itching to get running and jumping again. The 2006 BCR Male Track and Field Athlete of the Year has signed on to run for the Augustana Vikings next spring. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Potential flood impact Jun 14, 2008
Water affects buildings at Sunset Marina in Rock Island and Moline's River Drive from the 2300 to 5500 block. (Down river). (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
