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Join University of Illinois Extension Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy Educator Jay Solomon for this program. The program will take place on Thursday, September 8 at 1:30 p.m. The program is being held at the Jo Daviess County Extension Office, 204 Vine St. Elizabeth, IL 61028. There will be a $5 fee to attend this program and pre-registration is requested. To register or for more information call us at 815-858-2273 or visit us online at go.illinois.edu/jsw. During this program Jay will discuss different types of composting systems...
Carthage College Dean's List More than 760 students have been named to the Carthage College dean's list for the spring 2022 semester, including these students from your coverage area: Ashtyn Brinker of Lena, IL Cecelia Zink of Stockton, IL Carthage College is raising expectations for a private college experience. It blends the best liberal arts traditions with desirable degree programs, transformative learning opportunities, personal attention from distinguished faculty, and a focus on career development, which makes its graduates competitive...
Augustana College Commencement Participants Augustana College, Rock Island, Ill., held its commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 22. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin delivered the address. The graduating class totaled 508. Those graduating were given advice by Senator Durbin, who reflected on the resilience and hard work of this year's graduates and commended Augustana's commitment to preparing the next generation of peacemakers and problem solvers. Among the graduates who participated in the ceremony was Kelsey King from Stockton who was recognized...
Highland Community College’s Upward Bound program has received a grant from the U.S. Department of Education to help more low-income students who will be the first members of their families to attend college. The federal grant for $287,537 will go toward adding staff positions and growing programming that prepares local students to enroll in college after graduation from high school and persist through earning a degree. “I’ve watched Upward Bound change the lives of first-generation students. Since 2017, HCC’s program has helped nearly a hundr...
Vandigo Earns Semester Honors Georgia Vandigo of Apple River has earned Semester Honors for the Spring 2022 semester at Edgewood College. Fulltime students who achieve a 3.5 grade point average for the semester are eligible for this honor. Located in Madison, Wis., Edgewood College is a liberal arts Catholic college in the Dominican tradition. We serve approximately 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The College offers more than 40 academic and professional programs, including master's degrees in business, education, and nursing, and do...
Highland Community College announces the 2022 spring graduates. Graduates were awarded associate degrees or certificates. Albert Lea, Minn.: Jamie Jensen, Associate of Applied Science Nursing Apple River: Allison Heller, Associate of Science; Jacob VenHuizen, Associate of Arts; Stephanie Walter, Associate of Applied Science Nursing Baileyville: Kaylee Kloster, Associate of Arts; Julia Wells, Associate of Science Belvidere: Sarah Fitzgerald, Agricultural Production Certificate, Associate of Applied Science Agricultural Management Browntown,...
Vandigo Makes Dean’s List Georgia Vandigo of Apple River has been named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2022 semester at Edgewood College. Fulltime undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students who earn a cumulative GPA of 3.75 or higher are eligible for the Dean's List after completing 24 credit hours of study at Edgewood College. Located in Madison, Wis., Edgewood College is a liberal arts Catholic college in the Dominican tradition. We serve approximately 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The College offers more than 40 a...
Members of the Scales Mound FFA chapter attended the 94th annual Illinois State FFA Convention June 14-16 along with more than 5,000 other FFA members, advisors, and guests. With a 2022 theme of "Initiate," the three-day event annually recognizes achievements of Illinois FFA members, elects the major state officer team, and celebrates agriculture. During the convention, the following awards were presented to the Scales Mound FFA chapter. Growing Leaders National Chapter Award Section Winner: As...
Rockford University Academic Honors Megan Davis, a resident of Orangeville, IL, is announced as a spring 2022 Distinguished Scholar at Rockford University. Full-time (12 or more credits) students who earned at least a 3.75 GPA with no grades below "C" and completed all requirements for the semester are named Distinguished Scholars. Sydni Aebly, a resident of Winslow, IL, is announced as a spring 2022 Distinguished Scholar at Rockford University. Full-time (12 or more credits) students who earned at least a 3.75 GPA with no grades below "C" and...
Second Semester High Honor Roll (All A's) Grade 9: Masyn Cahill, Kyle Haas, Jacob Harbach, Veyah Luke, Madalyn Mammoser, Kendra Robledo, Ethan Steien, Landon Warner, Kacy Wright Grade 10: Anthony Bilich, Dominick Bilich, Gracie Keleher, Carson McPeek, Nevaeh Peterson Grade 11: Katherine Crome, Kylah Kurek, Dustin Oppold, Ryley Schultz Grade 12: Maria Bender, Joseph Brudi, Jenna Haas, Braden Jones, Caleb Mammoser, Morgan McPeek, Diana Montalvo, Elijah Rice, Kayden Schubert Second Semester Honor...
Semester 2 Honor Roll 4.00+ Margaret Cahill, Ashley Carroll, Kari Conklin, Kali Crusilla, Sam Haring, Olivia Leonard, Ajdar Limani, Avri Miller, Anna Navarro-Garcia, Leanna Scott, Marlene Weidner, Camdyn Bauer, Heaven Brotherton, Cora Dittmar, Emma Goldsmith, Sam Grzeslo, Lauren Kloss, Samuel Ries, Jamie Schnitzler, Nicholas Schnitzler, Celia Turner, Emily Wurster, Enver Ahmedi, Addison Albrecht, Millicent Boden, Cora Boop, Avery Engle, Morgan Flynn, Lynnea Groezinger, Matthew Johnson, Micaela...
Principal's Honor Roll Freshman Shayleigh Albright, Madeline Chiles, Alyssa Daughenbaugh, Eden Dietz, Ella Kerr, Michael Kowalke, Mya Ortiz, Hannah Pecoraro, Ryan Pieper, Rachael Setterstrom Sophomores Molly Amendt, Ava Fiedler, Sarah Geiseman, Quinn Rodebaugh, Jacob Schumacher Juniors Henry Engel, Tianna Esser, Owen Gilbertson, Andrew Kempel, Emma Kempel, Wesley Offermann, Jenna Ransom, Drew Streckwald, Madison Young, Jacob Zeal Seniors Luke Benson, Kamryn Cain, Conor DeZell, Sarah Edler,...
High Honors Freshmen Eleanor Hanviriyapunt, Jaidyn McKinney, Caylie Schubert, Peyton Spears, Jonathan Spoerlein Sophomores Kennedy Burkholder, Ella Gunderson, Trevor Janssen, Isabelle Lego, Jason Prowant, Gracie Steidinger, Jenica Stoner Juniors Hudson Groezinger, Paige Joiner Seniors Addison Burkholder, Kaydence Coulthard Honors Freshmen Cole Bremmer, Emmah Cady, Trinity Carroll, Vance Crichton, Ella Dampman, Jordan Day, Cooper Dollinger, Hanna Graham, Olivia Klinefelter, Cole Knebel, Alyson...
Not all of the area graduates were from High School! Congratulations to Josh Crist, former River Ridge Wildcat, who graduated from the University of Illinois Medical School this past Spring. So now, when a package comes for "Dr. Crist" ... which one will open it?...
Lena Lions gave scholarships to Lena-Winslow students: Luke Benson, Payton Scace and Sarah Edler. Brody Mahon received the Charles Endress scholarship. Lion Bill Crichton presenting....
UW-Whitewater Dean's List The following students were named to the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Dean's List for the 2022 spring semester. Macie Kaney, Pearl City IL Naomi Mullen, Lanark IL Emma Norton, Lanark IL Simon Rillie, Stockton IL Nevaeh Roberts, Lena IL These students have demonstrated their academic abilities by receiving a grade point average of 3.4 or above in a single semester. "Making the Dean's List is a tremendous honor for our students. It is a recognition of their hard work and commitment to success," said Robin Fox, who...
As students prepare for their summer break from school parents find themselves looking for activities to keep their kids busy. One activity to consider is a summer reading program. When young people are not engaged in educational activities during the summer they often experience learning loss, effectively erasing gains made during the school year. The good news is summer reading programs keep kids growing. Studies show students who participate in summer reading programs have better reading skills and score higher on standardized tests than...
Growing up in the Sterling-Rock Falls area, Amanda Larry of Rock Falls, and her sister Ashleigh Chapman of Sterling graduated from high school not thinking about the career path toward a nursing career until they both married and raised families. Both worked in the healthcare field, Larry as a Medical Assistant, and Chapman as a CNA. It would take a dream Larry had one night that told her the sisters should return to school to study and become registered nurses. They talked it over, explored...
Highland Community College invites recent high school graduates to New Graduate Express Registration on Wednesday, June 8 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Student Conference Center (Building H), 2998 W. Pearl City Rd., Freeport. Express Registration offers new students a dedicated day to take placement tests if needed, meet with an advisor, and get registered for fall classes. New this fall, Highland is offering a high-flex option for some of the courses. This allows students to attend face-to-face or through a virtual environment depending on...
The Northwest Illinois Forestry Association (NIFA) will tour Mr. Ken Beach's farm on Saturday, June 4th, at 1 pm. Consulting Forester Kevin Oetken will be discussing implementation of a Forestry Management Plan and demonstrate several types of tree plantings, TSI methods, invasive control, and wildlife protection. Directions: In Jo Daviess County, on East Morseville Road, 1/2 mile east of Massbach Road. From Stockton, Illinois, take Main Street / Route 78 south four miles and turn west onto Morseville Road. Drive approximately 3.25 miles to...
The Pearl City Lions Club annually presents scholarships to several deserving graduating seniors from Pearl City High School. Lionism is dedicated to service to others, and applicants for the scholarships are asked to explain in an essay why they think service is important and how they plan on using their future career to serve others. This year the club is offering two types of scholarships: the college education scholarship for students planning on attending a two- or four-year college and the Career and Technical Education scholarship...
The Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation (JDCF) is pleased to announce our first-ever mothing party to be held at Casper Bluff on Friday, June 3 from 9:00 pm – 12:00 am. The free event will be led by JDCF volunteer Ethan Brown, a local 19-year-old amateur entomologist who is excited to share his enthusiasm for moths with you and your entire family. We will set up drop sheets, black lights, and sugar-bait the moths to our viewing party. You will be amazed by the number and variety of moths we will see. Ethan will point out notable species and e...
Kick off summer with a medley of kid-focused games and activities June 4th in Lanark City Park. Kids' Summer Fun Fair, which is free to all, runs from 10 am to 2 pm and will feature make and take projects, games, bubbles, a scavenger hunt, and much more. Businesses and organizations, such as Girl Scouts and local artist Rachel Burkholder, will be on hand to offer information on the kid-centered activities they offer. Spaces are still available for other organizations to present their opportunities for kids activities. Call Alisha at...
Highland Community College's international society Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) chapter has announced that Alena Asche of Pecatonica and Grace Fox of Lena were named to the All-Illinois Academic team during a banquet held on April 28 in Springfield. The All-Illinois Academic Team recognizes high-achieving two-year college students who demonstrate academic excellence and intellectual rigor, combined with leadership and service that extends their education beyond the classroom to benefit society. Alena...
Clark Carroll Insurance Agency Inc of Mt. Carroll along with Grinnell Mutual of Grinnell, Iowa, has named Jaxson Sturtevant of Lanark as one of 80 recipients of a 2022 Road to Success scholarship for $1,000. "We're happy to recognize Jaxson's academic accomplishments and safe driving record with a Road to Success Scholarship, and we wish Jaxson the very best in future endeavors," said Clark Carroll of Clark Carroll Ins Agency Inc in Mt. Carroll. Sturtevant was selected from thousands of...
