06 May 2016

One of the world’s largest digital libraries opens doors to text-mining scholars

By Ceci Jones

BLOOMINGTON, Ind./CHAMPAIGN, Ill.—Who influenced Charles Darwin when he was writing his pioneering theory of evolution, On the Origin of Species? Indiana University professor

05 May 2016

Smiddy and Hoffman Call for Increased Dollars for Elementary and High Schools

By Paul Ferraro

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Continuing their push for greater investment in education across Illinois, state Reps. Mike Smiddy of Hillsdale and Jay Hoffman of Swansea joined school superintendents to call on the governor and the Legislature to incre...

05 May 2016

WQPT WRITING CONTEST WINNERS SELECTED

By Lora Adams

MOLINE, IL – WQPT received nearly 300 stories from students in kindergarten through third grade for the annual PBS KIDS Writers Contest. Sixteen winners (four from each grade) were selected by educators and contest sponsors. The winners and ...

04 May 2016

Smiddy and Hoffman to Call for Education Funding Increase for Elementary and High Schools

By Paul Ferraro

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Reps. Mike Smiddy and Jay Hoffman will join school superintendents at a Wednesday press conference to discuss the importance of state leaders coming together to increase funding for elementary schools and high school...

04 May 2016

Gov. Branstad recognizes Iowa Student Loan scholarship winners for proven financial literacy skills

By Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa

(DES MOINES) – Yesterday, Gov. Terry E. Branstad and Iowa Student Loan leaders recognized 30 Iowa high school seniors who each won a $2,000 college scholarship through participation in the Iowa Financial Know-How Challenge: Senior Scholarship...

04 May 2016

State Treasurer Fitzgerald Announces May 29 is 529 Day

By Karen Austin

Learn about 529 plans and register for a chance to win a $1,000 College Savings Iowa Account

DES MOINES, IA (05/03/2016)(readMedia)-- State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald is asking Iowans to celebrate 529 College Savings Day on May 29 b...

03 May 2016

Happy National Teacher Appreciation Week!

By Rep. Dave Loebsack

This week is National Teacher Appreciation Week, a week in which our nation’s educators are recognized for the important work they do each day. As a proud former educator, I personally want to thank all of Iowa’s teachers for the pivotal role ...

03 May 2016

Rivermont Collegiate 3rd Quarter Honor Roll

By Jill Weitzel

(Bettendorf, IA) Updated May 2, 2016 - Congratulations to the following students who have made the Rivermont Collegiate 3rd Quarter 2015-16 Honor Roll!

 

Middle School (Grades 6-8)

 

High Honors

Rohan Abe...

29 Apr 2016

MUNGER DISBURSES MAP GRANT PAYMENTS FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS

By Rich Carter
Comptroller takes immediate action to alleviate hardship
CHICAGO - Illinois State Comptroller Leslie Geissler Munger issued the following statement Thursday rega...
29 Apr 2016

Rivermont Collegiate Junior Earns Recognition on National Spanish Examinations

By Jill Weitzel

Bettendorf, IA, April 27, 2016 – Emilia Porubcin, a junior at Rivermont Collegiate attained national recognition for her excellent performance on the 2016 National Spanish Examinations. Emilia earned a gold medal in the exam along with a Nati...

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