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Augustana College's Dean's List Augustana College announced more than 1,100 students were named to the Dean's List for the 2020-21 spring semester. Students who have earned this academic honor have maintained a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a four-point scale for courses taken during the term. Kelsey King of Stockton, IL majoring in Biology. Lauryn Schubert of Stockton, IL majoring in Biology. Known for sparking passionate curiosity, Augustana College is an empowering home to explore over 90 areas of study. Augustana's innovative...
Citing a lack of “true ethics reform,” Legislative Inspector General (LIG) Carol Pope submitted her notice of resignation to the Legislative Ethics Commission on July 14, according to State Sen. Brian Stewart (R-Freeport). In a letter to the Legislative Ethics Commission announcing she will resign from her post by the end of the year, Pope states her desire to bring about true ethics reform, and expresses her disappointment that her efforts were not as successful as she hoped. “When I took this job as the Legislative Inspector General, I thoug...
The 2021 Stephenson County Fair will take place Tuesday, July 27 to Saturday, July 31. The FHN Grandstand line-up is the following: Tuesday and Wednesday, July 27 and 28: Midwest Summer Nationals Tractor Pulls Featuring Lucas Oil Pro Pull League and Badger State Tractor Pullers starting at 6:00 PM on Tuesday and 7:00 PM on Wednesday Thursday, July 29: Youth Night starting at 6:00 PM Friday, July 30: Robbo's Demo Derby starting at 6:00 PM Saturday, July 31: Lawnmower Races and Tough Truck...
I'm writing a book about reverse psychology. Don't buy it. As you may or may not be aware, our son recently graduated from Veterinary School and took a job in Stockton, Illinois as a Veterinarian. His preference is large animals - specifically dairy. It just so happens, dairy farmers run deep in our family. My grandpa was a dairy farmer, as was my dad, and three of my brothers. I was a dairy farmer for about 41 years of my life, dating back to my youth. Our son grew up on our dairy farm and was...
With Dan away for a much needed “vacation” we are running one of our all-time favorites – enjoy. “And you wonder why I don’t worry about the butter.” Now, that phrase may not mean much to you, but in my house it has become a simple comment that sums up the marriage my wife and I enjoy. You see, on most things, I am really pretty easy-going. I just don’t get too riled up over the daily trials and tribulations we see on a regular basis. “My car won’t start!” “Go ahead and use mine.” “The dog i...
Lena Scott M. Berget, 38 Scott M. Berget, age 38 of Wiota, WI passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 in Lena, IL. He was born April 17, 1983 in Monroe, WI the son of Mike and Judy (Wedig) Berget. Scott grew up in Wiota where he farmed on Berget Family Farms and Silver Creek Family Farms where he was co-owner. He graduated from Darlington High School in 2002. Scott took great pride in his family farm and could often times be found proudly checking his crops. Scott is survived by his parents: Mike and Judy Berget of Wiota; the love... Full story
Camping – where you spend a small fortune in order to live like a homeless person. What do bears call campers in sleeping bags ... soft tacos. My wife says that camping is a family tradition. I told her, "Yes, it was a tradition in every family until they invented the house." I slept like a dog last night ... I woke up on the campfire. Camping is the only vacation where you work harder preparing meals and caring for your living space then you do when inside your own house. First rule of camping ... Set up the camp before you start drinking. C...
The announcement and presentation of a $500 grant to VFW Post 4857 from the Lanark Area Community Foundation (LACF) was made during Lanark’s recent Old Settler’s Day parade. These funds will be used for improvements around the area of the Veteran’s Memorial in the center of the Lanark Cemetery. Multiple new American flags and poles will be added around the perimeter and any remaining funds will go toward the addition of two more memorial walls. LACF was created in 2014 and provides grants to nonprofit organizations in the area of the Eastl...
Highland Community College hosted a Volunteer Appreciation night to recognize the commitment of adult education tutors on June 22. Volunteers tutor math, reading, writing, or English as a Second Language (ESL), and are residents throughout the college's district. "Volunteers are a fundamental part of our program and of the community," said Rachel Feldhaus, Director, Adult Education. "Learning in a classroom is not possible or even preferable for everyone, so our tutors really help folks who...
Based on academic excellence, 36 Highland Community College student-athletes are honored as Arrowhead Conference Academic Excellence Award recipients for the 2020-21 academic year. Award recipients must earn a minimum 3.0-grade point average and pass a minimum of 12 hours each term to be considered for this prestigious recognition. "We are very proud of our Cougar student-athletes and all of their team and individual accomplishments during this unique and challenging year,” said Pete Norman, Director, Athletics and Physical Education. “To say...
Students who are getting started on their academic careers, coming back from a gap semester, or have not registered for the fall 2021 semester can attend the Highland Community College “Get Ready for Better” Express Registration on Wednesday, July 21, or Thursday, July 29 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Student Conference Center (Building H), 2998 W. Pearl City Rd., Freeport, Ill. HCC offers more options for students for the fall. There are more in-person classes and online options. Highland offers a full-time education pathway with Western Ill...
We are pleased to announce that we will be hosting an electronics recycling collection event on Saturday, August 21, 2021 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm in parking lot B of Highland Community College .... rain or shine. This event is open to residents of Stephenson County only. There will be a $20 CASH charge (correct change only accepted) per vehicle and only seven (7) items total are allowed per vehicle. Of those seven items, only the following items can be accepted. If anything else is brought it will not be accepted. This is an IEPA approved e...
Freeport Community Foundation will be accepting grant applications for its fall 2021 grant cycle starting July 15. On-line application procedures and grant guidelines are available on our website at www.freeportcommunityfoundation.org , by calling the Foundation at 815-801-3035, or emailing [email protected]. Online applications must be submitted to the Freeport Community Foundation by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 26, 2021. Any 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization in Stephenson, Jo Daviess, and Carroll Counties and...
Bring the whole family to the Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation's Casper Bluff Land & Water Reserve to learn how to build a survival shelter. This program will discuss how to safely explore the great outdoors and prevent yourself from ending up in a survival situation. We will then learn the basics of building a shelter with all families getting a chance to construct one of their own. The program will conclude with a 'tour of homes' to see how everyone did. Another option during the Family Day...
The 2021 Colby Smith Memorial 4 Mile Classic will have both in person and virtual options. The 14th and Final Annual Colby Run will be held Saturday, August 28th. Virtual Colby Run Week will be August 21-28. This year we will celebrate the last lap of the Colby Smith Memorial 4 Mile Classic. We are sad to announce that this will be our final Colby Run. Colby's children, Colby, Sedona and Chloe have all graduated from Aquin Catholic Schools, our family had become quite spread out across the...
A recent poll conducted by Issues & Insights and Tippinsights found that 64% of young people age 18-24 are NOT proud to be an American. Young adults (18-24) were the age group least likely to say they were proud to be an American, the poll found, with increasing rates of American pride in each age bracket, up to 86% of adults over age 65 being proud to be an American. Included in this at-risk age groups are many of our active-duty military, the next generations of community leaders, and many...
In a vote on July 6, the Council Executive Committee voted to commit Canyon Camp to the national organization bankruptcy settlement through a letter of intent. Without the Blackhawk Area Council's (BAC) full board ratifying this resolution, Canyon Camp can still be saved. The Executive Board of the BAC will meet on August 19th to decide if this resolution should be upheld. Canyon Camp has a strong history, with data in its favor, against the decision of the Rockford established executive...
Three NUIC seniors have received all-state recognition by the Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association (IHSBCA). Matthew Riedl of Warren/Stockton, Ty Stykel of Freeport Aquin and Drew Burkholder of Eastland were named first team all-state in 1A by the IHSBCA. Riedl made the team as a catcher. He hit .460 with an on-base percentage of .590. He had 29 hits, including two home runs. He had 23 RBI and 12 stolen bases. Defensively, he threw out seven runners stealing and had only two...
