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News from October 2018

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YMCA OF KNOX COUNTY: No Open Swim

By Press release submission | Oct 25, 2018

Just a reminder that tomorrow there will be no open swim from 3p-3:45p to allow for the School Out Day Program to swim.

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WATSON THOMAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY: Obituary for Myra C. Chambers

By Press release submission | Oct 25, 2018

Watson Thomas Funeral Home & Crematory issued the following announcement on.Myra Celeste Chambers, 64, of Galesburg, formerly of Monmouth, died at 7:17 a.m.

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WATERING HOLE: Spring Carnival!

By Press release submission | Oct 25, 2018

Cox Plate will be live on TV at the Watering Hole from noon on Saturday Get your bets on and come on over enjoy a relaxing arvo less crowd Free WiFiOriginal source can be found here.

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WARREN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY: The Bob Kirby Branch

By Press release submission | Oct 25, 2018

November 28 at 2:00 p.m. for Cover to Cover's discussion of PACHINKO, by Min Jin Lee.

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WVKC FM 90.7: WVKC & Quiz Bowl present Trivia Night

By Press release submission | Oct 25, 2018

WVKC FM 90.7 issued the following announcement on Oct. 23.WVKC & Quiz Bowl present Trivia Night Oct. 26, 6 pm, Post Lobby.

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Harding Primary School reports 9% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 25, 2018

The truancy rate at Harding Primary School rose to 9 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Galesburg Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

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Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 28.8 points lower at Mable Woolsey Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 25, 2018

At Mable Woolsey Elementary School, a 28.8-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.

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West Central High School reports 12% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 24, 2018

The truancy rate at West Central High School stayed flat at 12 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Galesburg Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

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Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 13.8 points lower at Nielson Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 24, 2018

At Nielson Elementary School, a 13.8-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.

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United Elementary School - North reports 2% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 23, 2018

The truancy rate at United Elementary School - North rose to 2 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Galesburg Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

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Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 16.1 points lower at Silas Willard Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 23, 2018

At Silas Willard Elementary School, a 16.1-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.

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School discipline: Which Illinois districts reported the most drugs-related suspensions?

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 23, 2018

Galesburg Community Unit School District 205, Williamsfield Community Unit School District 210 and Abingdon Avon Community Unit School District 276 were among those in Illinois that reported the highest rate of students suspended for reasons related to drug offenses during the 2016-17 school year, according to the latest report from the Illinois State Board of Education.

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United High School reports 2% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 22, 2018

The truancy rate at United High School fell to 2 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Galesburg Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

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Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 20.1 points lower at Lombard Junior High School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 22, 2018

At Lombard Junior High School, a 20.1-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.

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Illinois colleges’ soccer programs field 3,650 students

By Galesburg Reporter reports | Oct 22, 2018

Knox College ranked No. 8 for student soccer participation in the state, according to a Galesburg Reporter analysis of college sports participation.

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School discipline: Which Greater Galesburg districts reported the most drugs-related suspensions?

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 22, 2018

Galesburg Community Unit School District 205, Williamsfield Community Unit School District 210 and Abingdon Avon Community Unit School District 276 reported the highest rate of students suspended for reasons related to drug offenses during the 2016-17 school year in Greater Galesburg, according to the latest report from the Illinois State Board of Education.

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GALESBURG AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: The 6th annual Jerome Mirza Jazz Residency featuring the Steven Bernstein Quartet

By Press release submission | Oct 21, 2018

Galesburg Area Chamber of Commerce issued the following announcement on.The Jerome Mirza Jazz Residency at Knox College brings world-renowned jazz artists to campus for a week of intensive and collaborative jazz activities, culminating in a free public concert at the historic Orpheum Theatre.

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MONMOUTH AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Moon River Art Contest 10am - 2pm

By Press release submission | Oct 21, 2018

Students K-12th grade are invited to submit a single piece of artwork from any medium.

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MONMOUTH COLLEGE: ‘Exemplary’ student Sobhi Kazmouz chosen as Lincoln Laureate

By Press release submission | Oct 21, 2018

MONMOUTH, Ill. – An exemplary student with a personality to match has been selected as this year’s Lincoln Laureate at Monmouth College.

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MONMOUTH COLLEGE: College community welcomes Peace Corps Prep program

By Press release submission | Oct 21, 2018

MONMOUTH, Ill. – Monmouth College officially launched its Peace Corps Prep program on Wednesday, opening “amazing opportunities” for students interested in becoming global citizens who can help shape the world.