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15 hrs ago | WQAD

conditions clear up; JDC still delayed until 4:00 p.m. CST

SILVIS, Illinois - Conditions finally started to clear Friday afternoon at the TPC at Deere Run, with blue skies breaking through shortly after 2:00 p.m. CST.

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Wed Jun 10, 2009

The Times

Illinois schools get $2.2 million for fruits and veggies

Uncle Sam will spend millions of dollars to try and succeed where many parents fail:getting kids to eat their fruits and vegetables.

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Fri May 29, 2009

KWQC-TV Davenport

George O. Barr Hoping For The State Money

It has been a very long wait for the Silvis School District. Years ago, former Governor Blagojevich promised that the state would allocate money for the district to build a new school, replacing the aging George O. Barr School.

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Wed May 27, 2009

The Frontstretch

The a Colorado Kida Conquers Grundy County

By: Eric Huenefeld MORRIS , IL - Winning your first ASA Late Model Series feature is quite the accomplishment.

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Sat Apr 25, 2009

KWQC-TV Davenport

Two Injured in Separate Motorcycle Accidents

Two separate motorcycle accidents send two men to the hospital. The first one happened on John Deere Rd.

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Fri Apr 10, 2009

WHBF-TV Rock Island

Mayoral Races

Moline incumbent, Don Welvaert overwhemingly wins the mayoral race. In Silvis, William Fox is elected mayor with 46% of the votes.

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Wed Apr 08, 2009

WOC-AM Davenport

Wednesday morning news summary

ROCK ISLAND COUNTY'S PROPOSED ONE-PERCENT SALES TAX TO PAY FOR SCHOOL IMPROVEMENTS HAS FAILED BY A WIDE MARGIN.

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Wed Mar 25, 2009

KWQC-TV Davenport

Up On The Roof

When it rains it pours. Ask Silvis School District Superintendent Ray Bergles. Wednesday, Bergles and two school principals were on the roof at George O. Barr School, pushing rain water off the roof.

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Mon Mar 23, 2009

KWQC-TV Davenport

The Waiting Game Continues At George O. Barr School

It appears highly unlikely that the Silvis School District will get any federal stimulus money to build a new school.

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Thu Mar 19, 2009

Fort Scott Tribune

The Men from Hero Street

Guadalupe "Sonny" Soliz, a Korean War veteran, visits with Fort Scott Christian Heights students about the Hero Street Soldiers.

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Tue Mar 17, 2009

KWQC-TV Davenport

Early Voting Trolley

The Illinois election is not until April 7th, but voting began Monday. Rock Island County is sending its voter trolley out to senior centers in the area.

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Thu Feb 26, 2009

WQAD

Kids First campaign lands bipartisan support

Republican and Democratic leaders are joining forces to support the Kids First referendum.

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Sun Feb 22, 2009

River Cities' Reader

Jack Scott, 1925-2002

Alto saxophonist Jack Scott and his singer wife Gwen gave up chances for worldwide fame in the jazz world to raise their family - three boys and one girl.

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Fri Feb 20, 2009

WOC-AM Davenport

Move to merger East Moline area schools

THERE'S A PUSH TO MERGE THE EAST MOLINE, SILVIS, CARBON CLIFF, HAMPTON, COLONA, AND UNITED TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICTS.

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Wed Feb 18, 2009

Northern Valley Beacon

Louie Bellson: A great drummer dies, but his beat goes on

Ellington's orchestra. Trumpet greats Cat Anderson and Clark Terry are to his left.

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Thu Feb 12, 2009

WQAD

The federal stimulus package could jump start construction on a new Silvis school

This might be the best chance to replace aging and outdated George O. Barr School in Silvis.

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Wed Jan 28, 2009

WisInfo

Limkeman Miller, Annette Louise

Annette Louise Limkeman Miller, 84, of Silvis, died Sunday, January 25, 2009, at Genesis Medical Center, Illini Campus, Silvis.

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Wed Jan 21, 2009

KWQC-TV Davenport

1,800 Without Power In Illinois

It could be a cold and dark night for some homeowners and businesses in the Illinois Quad Cities.

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Fri Jan 09, 2009

Quad-City Times

Morning update: Back to work, school

Good Monday morning, Quad-Cities. It's back to the daily grind. School resumes today for most students in the Quad-City region, so pay attention around schools.

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Wed Jan 07, 2009

Quad-City Times

Inmate wants to finish college, help others turn lives around

Josh Cozad, formerly of Silvis, Ill., is serving a 23-year prison sentence on a murder conviction at Logan Correctional Center in Lincoln, Ill.

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