Stories we’re following at Local 4 News on Wednesday, July 13, 2017
+ Round One of the John Deere Classic kicked off off this morning at 7. See daily goings on at TPC Deere Run, how Silvis’ city and businesses benefit, and what keeps volunteers coming back. Visit a special section of our website for all your JDC news here!
+ East Moline’s school district is hosting a town hall meeting on school funding at 6 p.m. at Glenview Middle School. United Township Supt. Jay Morrow says schools are waiting on the funding formula bill that is stalled in the Illinois Senate. He says UT can survive only one year on their reserves. Details.
+ Davenport city council appointed Gene Meeker as the new sixth ward alderman last night, taking over for Jeff Justin. It also voted on the final changes for the levee commission. Now, each council member will select a member for the commission, instead of the mayor appointing them. The mayor will also no longer serve as the chair.
+ Today, 800 children enrolled in QCA summer camps will take part in National Summer Learning Day. The “Stepping Up for Summer Learning” event is at the iWireless center from 10 a.m. until noon. Details.
ICYMI: Miles is our Pet of the Week from the Humane Society of Scott County. Watch here.
There are more comfortable days ahead as humidity finally decreases just in time for JDC, click here.
