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Celebration honors new Robert Ontiveros Elementary School

Name is tribute to business, community leader
By: Dave Thompson|March 26, 2026
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    • Students hold  a Robert Ontiveros Elementary School banner on Wednesday, March 25, during a groundbreaking ceremony for the school. CREDIT DAVE THOMPSON

    Chris Ontiveros got emotional as he looked over the Moline school site that will soon be renovated and named after his late father – Robert “Bob” Ontiveros.

    “I hope every child of this school feels his presence every single day. … His guidance helped…

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