Diann Moore

A Career in Education and Lifelong Learning

Diann Moore is a lifelong resident of Moline and a graduate of Moline High School. She attended Black Hawk College, earning an Associate in Arts degree in 1965 before completing a bachelor’s degree in education at Northern Illinois University in 1967.

Diann began her career teaching world history at United Township High School, then spent 14 years teaching at Moline High School. She later continued supporting students and education as a substitute teacher and computer specialist aide, remaining involved with Moline schools through 2021.

Preserving Moline’s History

Diann’s passion for local history and preservation led her to co-found the Moline Preservation Society in 1986.

Over the years, she has served the organization in numerous leadership roles, including president, vice president, secretary, and program and awards chair. Through the society’s efforts, several historically significant Moline landmarks and structures were preserved, including the historic River Drive and 4th Avenue block, the John Deere House, the Skinner Building, and Moline’s last remaining train depot.

Diann also served for 4 years on the Moline Historic Preservation Commission and was a board member of the Rock Island County Historical Society, while continuing to support preservation efforts through Landmarks Illinois.

Documenting Community History

In addition to preservation advocacy, Diann has helped document and share local history through writing and historical research.

As a board member of the Heritage Documentary Society, she partnered with Kathleen Seusy, Curt Roseman, and Gena Schantz to co-author Echoes From Riverside Cemetery in 2009, preserving stories connected to one of the area’s historic cemeteries.

She also collaborated with Curt Roseman on A Century of Players, Performers, and Pageants, Wharton Field House and Browning Field, Moline, Illinois, a book chronicling the rich history, events, and personalities associated with two of Moline’s most iconic community venues.

Beyond her preservation work, Diann has also volunteered with organizations including the Junior Board of the Quad City Symphony Orchestra and the Moline Junior Service League, continuing her lifelong commitment to education, culture, and community service.