Shane Knoche hired as Calamus-Wheatland and Bennett schools superintendent

Long time North Scott High School principal takes over July 1

Posted 2/23/24

The Calamus-Wheatland Community School District and Bennett Community School District School Boards have named Shane Knoche as the districts’ next shared superintendent.

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Local sports

A week for the record books Winning last year’s state tournament was undoubtedly the best week in North Scott volleyball history.

Shining on and off the field For as beautiful as the new Lancer Stadium and all of its amenities looked Friday night, the on-field product was the true spectacle.

'This is where we belong' The state-like atmosphere at the Linn-Mar Aquatic Center did not faze the North Scott girls’ swimmers.

Obituaries

Obituary: Donald Hamann

Donald H. Hamann, 92, a resident of Eldridge, passed away on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, at the Clarissa Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf.

Obituary: Sr. Mary Jeannette Doran

Sister Mary Jeannette Doran, OCD, 83, died Sept. 10, 2024, at The Alverno in Clinton after a short illness.

Death Notice: Donald Hamann

A funeral service celebrating the life of Donald H. Hamann, 92, of Eldridge, will be held at noon on Thursday, Sept. 19, at Chambers Funeral Home, Eldridge. Visitation will be Thursday …

Death Notice: Sr. Mary Jeannette Doran

A Mass of Christian Burial for Sr. Mary Jeannette Doran, OCD, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 13, at The Canticle (Motherhouse of the Clinton Franciscans). Burial will be in …

Obituary: Douglas Morrell

Douglas Dyer Morrell passed away peacefully on Aug. 28, 2024, in Portland, Ore.

Obituary: Ruth Staudt

Ruth M. Staudt, 79, of Eldridge, passed away peacefully with family by her side Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024.