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Moline, Illinois Patch AM: a 4 min readMorning Moline! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Meet the WIU-QC engineering seniors tackling real-world autonomous tech challenges
- Moline student earns national leadership honor at Iowa college
- What new Rock Island Arsenal jobs could mean for Moline workers
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Increasingly windy, with a high of 72 and low of 43 degrees.
- Thursday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 75, low: 57.
- Friday: A shower in the a.m.; breezy, with a high of 85 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• WIU engineering students complete hands-on problem-solving in senior project (ourquadcities.com) — Western Illinois University–Quad Cities engineering seniors, including one from Moline, have wrapped up year-long capstone projects focused on autonomous vehicle technology. Teams tackled real-world design, programming and testing challenges, building both technical skills and teamwork as they prepared to graduate and enter engineering careers around the region and beyond. 
• Andrew Jones of Moline, Illinois, Inducted into Central College's National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) Chapter (rcreader.com) — A Central College student from Moline, Andrew Jones, has been inducted into the National Society of Leadership and Success, highlighting local talent earning recognition in Iowa. The honor places him among 33 students celebrated for leadership and academic commitment at the private college in Pella.
• Arsenal to add jobs, but lawmakers on high alert after ‘chaos' in previous cuts (kwqc.com) — Rock Island Arsenal, a major Quad-Cities employer for many Moline residents, is expected to add more than 100 Army jobs after months of concern over recent cuts. Sen. Tammy Duckworth pressed Army leaders about rushed layoff decisions, winning assurances that future personnel changes will come with more notice and transparency as the Pentagon seeks additional funding from Congress.
📸 Around Moline
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Upcoming Events in
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Music & Movement
Moline Public Library, 3210 41st Street, Moline
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Moline, IL Calendar, 3210 41st Street, Moline
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Façade Improvement Program Committee →
Moline, IL Calendar, 1830 6th Avenue, Moline
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Keep Moline Beautiful →
Moline, IL Calendar, 3635 4th Avenue, Moline
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Boys Track & Field: 4A State Qualifying Meet (Varsity)
North Scott High School Lancer Stadium
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Girls Track & Field: State Qualifying Meet Class 4A Region 5 at Nor
North Scott High School
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Adaptive Park Pop-Up →
Peterson Park, 3601 8th Avenue, Moline
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Boys Soccer: Davenport West vs Davenport Central (Junior Varsity)
Brady Street Stadium
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Thursday May 14
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Bic Fun Run Browning Field
Bicentennial Elem School Coal Valley, IL 61240
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Rock Island Arsenal Lecture Series: American Independence →
Rock Island Downtown Library, 401 19th St, Rock Island
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Pre-kindergarten Screening
George O. Barr Elementary School, 1305 5th Ave, Silvis
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RIHS Boys Baseball @ United Township High School
ROCK ISLAND SD 41, 1275 Avenue of the Cities, East Moline
4:30 pm
Wednesday May 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- 37th Street and surrounding area.
Over 1,000 people's power is out and will be restored by 10:30 says MidAmerica (Nextdoor Mountain Hills) - Does anyone have a pump they dont want?
I have an inflatable and ive looked up that i can use a hair dryer but I dont have that either, so please let me know. (Can't drive) (Nextdoor 34th - 70th)
- The TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for 70122 - Store Cleaning Associate in Moline. Apply here.
- Arby's Restaurant posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Moline. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Moline here.
🗞 Nearby News
Coal Valley
- Get Covered Illinois Hosts May Health Insurance Help Events in Henry and Stark Counties (regionalmedianews.com)
- PBS KIDS' Summer of Adventure tour comes to QCA libraries, events (ourquadcities.com)
Silvis
- Men's Golf: NAIA National Championships Preview (iueredwolves.com)
Rock Island
- Rock Island Arsenal Trail helps visitors explore area history (ourquadcities.com)
- Rock Island National Cemetery preparing for Memorial Day (wqad.com)
- Bradley, Ross shooting for state (qctimes.com)
Ok Moline! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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