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Digital rendering of Lincoln Park construction.
Photo courtesy of Augustana College.

Relocation of Augustana’s tennis courts causes a racket

Charlie Roiland and Allie Rial March 25, 2023

Just before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, residents of Rock Island saw the basketball courts at Lincoln Park restricted. Safety reasons were quoted after residents reported gunshots in the park....

Morgan Bullen goes to return the ball at the team’s practice on Thursday, March 28, 2019 while preparing for their matches against Illinois Insitute of Technology and Coe College on Saturday, March 31. (previously published in 2019)

Augustana tennis courts to move to Lincoln Park

Charlie Roiland February 27, 2023

Augustana and the city of Rock Island will be working together to create six new tennis courts at Lincoln Park, paid for by the college. On Feb. 27, the Rock Island City Council announced the construction...

QC theaters engages locals and Augie community

Katherine Hogan March 27, 2019

The QC currently has a booming art and theater community—which can come as a surprise to many people.  For theater alone, the Quad Cities has around eight different theaters outside of Augustana. ...

Shots fired at Lincoln Park

Shots fired at Lincoln Park

Thea Gonzales August 19, 2018

Three gunshots were fired at Lincoln Park on 38th street, just across the street from the Augustana College campus, in Rock Island on Saturday, Aug. 18. Campus was placed on lockdown and students were...

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