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News from October 2025

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Hammond-Henry Hospital announces breast cancer awareness event featuring new screening technology

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 10, 2025

The Hammond-Henry Hospital in Geneseo will host a breast cancer awareness event titled “Turn Up the Pink” on Thursday, October 16, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Attendees are directed to use the North Entrance for access.

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Moline announces fall leaf collection schedule and guidelines

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 10, 2025

The City of Moline will start its annual leaf vacuuming service and sticker-free yard waste bag collection on Monday, October 13, 2025.

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Moline introduces riverfront redevelopment plan focused on community spaces

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 9, 2025

Moline officials, in collaboration with Renew Moline and industry professionals, have developed the Moline River Front + Centre Plan to enhance the area around and beneath the I-74 bridge.

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1 bank failure in Rock Island County since 2012

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 8, 2025

There were more than 130 bank failures across the country from 2012 to 2025, one of which occurred in Rock Island County.

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10,728 white students enrolled in Rock Island County districts in 2023-24 school year

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 7, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 48.1% of students enrolled in Rock Island County school districts identified as white.

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Illinois General Assembly prepares for fall veto session addressing major fiscal issues

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 7, 2025

The Illinois General Assembly is set to reconvene in Springfield for its annual two-week Veto Session, scheduled from October 14-16 and October 28-30.

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Wheelock Velie neighborhood plans cleanup event for October 11

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 7, 2025

The Wheelock Velie neighborhood in Moline will hold a cleanup event on Saturday, October 11.

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Moline hosts drive-thru toy drive for Toys for Tots on October 17

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 7, 2025

The City of Moline’s Care Crew, an employee-led group, will host a Drive-Thru Toy Drive on Friday, October 17.

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City of Moline Committee of the Whole & Council met Sept. 9

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 7, 2025

City of Moline Committee of the Whole & Council met Tuesday, Sept. 9

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City of Lewistown City Council met Sept. 9

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 7, 2025

City of Lewistown City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 9

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City of Kewanee City Council met Sept. 8

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 7, 2025

City of Kewanee City Council met Monday, Sept. 8

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City of Galva City Council met Oct. 6

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 7, 2025

City of Galva City Council met Monday, Oct. 6

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Rock Island County Emergency Telephone System Board met Oct. 7

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 7, 2025

Rock Island County Emergency Telephone System Board met Tuesday, Oct. 7

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City of East Moline City Council met Oct. 6

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 7, 2025

City of East Moline City Council met Monday, Oct. 6

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City of Aledo Committee of the Whole met Oct. 6

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 7, 2025

City of Aledo Committee of the Whole met Monday, Oct. 6

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City of Aledo City Council met Oct. 6

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 7, 2025

City of Aledo City Council met Monday, Oct. 6

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How many white students were enrolled in Mercer County districts in 2023-24 school year?

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 6, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 91.7% of students enrolled in Mercer County school districts identified as white.

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Moline launches online platform for resident engagement and feedback

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 6, 2025

Moline is introducing a new resident engagement platform to make it easier for community members to provide feedback on city matters.

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6,447 white students enrolled in Henry County districts in 2023-24 school year

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 5, 2025

In Henry County school districts, 6,447 white students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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City of Rock Island Library Board Finance Committee will meet October 6

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 5, 2025

City of Rock Island Library Board Finance Committee will meet at Monday, October 6