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  • Where Are They Now

    Mar 3, 2021

    Southeast Missouri State Alexis Smith of Lanark, IL, has been named to the Southeast Missouri State University President's List for academic achievement during the fall 2020 semester. Students named to the list earned a 4.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale, completed at least 12 hours of standard graded credit, achieved no grade below an A and received no failing grades in enrolled, credit/no credit or pass/fail courses. University of Wisconsin - Platteville Nathan Meyers was named to the University of Wisconsin -Platteville Fall 2020 Deans...

  • Where Are They Now

    Feb 24, 2021

    Iowa State Dean’s List Cole Stykel was named to the Iowa State University Fall 2020 Dean’s List. He earned a 3.6 GPA and is majoring in Architecture. Cole graduated from Aquin in 2018. Augustana Dean’s List Augustana College announced more than 1,100 students were named to the Dean's List for the 2020-21 fall 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. The following local students have been named to the dean's list. Jaden...

  • Busjahn, Trone Claim Spelling Honors

    Feb 24, 2021

    The 2021 Regional Spelling bee winner is.... Xander Busjahn from Dakota School District. Evan Trone from Warren School District was 2nd place. The Regional Spelling Bee champion will receive the following prizes: - Regional Spelling Bee 1st place trophy. - Qualifies for the Scripps National Spelling Bee - The Samuel Louis Sugarman Award - a 2021 United States Mint Proof Set - A one-year subscription to Britannica Online Premium - A one-year subscription to Merriam-Webster Unabridged Online, the...

  • Where Are They Now

    Feb 17, 2021

    Carthage College Deans List More than 1,000 students have been named to the Carthage College dean's list for the fall 2020 semester. Dean's list honors are accorded to Carthage students who achieve a minimum 3.5 grade-point average while carrying at least 14 credit hours during a semester. Area students named to the dean's list: Payden Lingle of Winslow Cecelia Zink of Stockton Marissa Buss of Lena Findlay Dean’s List Lillian Schierloh, of Lena, 61048, has been named to the fall 2020 dean's list at the University of Findlay. To earn this a...

  • Where Are They Now

    Feb 10, 2021

    Iowa Releases Deans List More than 7,400 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa were named to the dean's list for the 2020 fall semester. Local students who earned the honor include: Nyah Block of Lanark, IL [College: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; Primary Area of Study: Speech and Hearing Science] Ellen Fox of Stockton, IL [College: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; Primary Area of Study: English] Keegan Gyland of Lena, IL [College: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; Primary Area of Study: Cinema] Jordan Streckwald of...

  • Top Panther Spellers

    Feb 3, 2021

    Lena-Winslow held their annual Spelling Bee contest to determine who would represent them at the big Regional contest held later this year. Each class competed to determine their respective three "grade" champions, and then the finals pitted all of the champions against each other to determine the top three Panther spellers. Claiming top honors was eighth grader Madelyn Schierloh, followed by eighth grader Alyssa Daughenbaugh and seventh grader Max Duncan. Individual grade champions were: 4th...

  • State Speech Set To Begin

    Feb 3, 2021

    While most High School sports have seen their entire seasons put on hold, or hanging in the balance, the IHSA – and the State - have allowed competitive Speech to continue in a virtual format. In other words, while Golf only got a Regional and Sectional out of the deal, Speech is the one and only event currently allowed to have an entire State Series. All of that will begin this weekend as Speech teams in the region have had to choose the one and only entry to represent them in each of the 14 S...

  • Pearl City Senior Scholarship Alert

    Feb 3, 2021

    The Pearl City Education Foundation (PCEF) was established to assist Pearl City School District students in pursuing a degree or certification from a vocational or trade school. These scholarships are available for full time first year students. In 2020 eight graduates of Pearl City received a total of $10,750 in scholarship money to attend a 2 or 4 year college or vocational school. This year $15,000 is available to applicants. The required PCEF Multiuse Scholarship Application form is available online from the guidance counselor’s website o...

  • Where Are They Now

    Jan 27, 2021

    Bradley Dean’s List More than 2000 students were named to Bradley University's Fall 2020 Dean's List. To be eligible for the Dean's List, a student must achieve a minimum 3.5 grade point average for the semester on a 4.0 scale. Local students include: Raeann Bergman of Stockton, IL (61085); majoring in Academic Exploration Program Miah Stiefel of Warren, IL (61087); majoring in Psychology Bradley University is a top-ranked, private university in Peoria, Illinois, offering 5,400 undergraduate and graduate students the resources of a larger u...

  • Where Are They Now

    Jan 20, 2021

    Rodebaugh Graduates From Monmouth College Miranda Rodebaugh, a psychology major from Orangeville, graduated from Monmouth College in December. Rodebaugh is the child of Matthew A. and Danielle S. Rodebaugh of Orangeville, Ill.. Founded in 1853, Monmouth College is a nationally ranked liberal arts college. Affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and the birthplace of the women's fraternity movement, the college offers 38 majors, 42 minors, 17 pre-professional tracks, and two innovative Triads in Global Food Security and Global Public...

  • Area Honor Rolls

    Jan 20, 2021

    Lena-Winslow High School Principal’s Honor Roll Freshman Molly Amendt, Abbie Cameron, Janessa Esser, Ava Fiedler, Sarah Geiseman, Natalie NcNutt, Jacob Schumacher Sophomores Henry Engel, Emma Kempel, Wesley Offermann, Olivia Parker, Jenna Ransom, Drew Streckwald, Madison Young Juniors Conor DeZell, Sarah Foley, Payton Scace, Mikhail Schoonhoven-Hussain Seniors Ashtyn Brinker, Tavor Buss, Taylor Dawson, Evan England, Kaytelynn Gable, Cole Gerber, Marguerite Johnson, Pacey Martin, Caleb Matz, Allyson Milder, Annaliese Quinn, Jennifer Swedlund, S...

  • Mediacom Scholarships Available

    Jan 20, 2021

    Mediacom Communications is offering $60,000 in scholarship support for high school seniors who plan to obtain further education. The scholarship program is in its 20th consecutive year and Mediacom’s investment will award $1,000 World Class Scholarships to 60 high school seniors. Scholarship recipients are given the flexibility to use the financial award to support post-secondary college costs or vocational training from an accredited institution starting in the fall of 2021. Award selection is based on academic achievement and leadership. A...

  • Stockton FFA Update

    Jan 13, 2021

    Community Scavenger Hunt We are excited to announce the winners of the Stockton FFA Community Scavenger Hunt! Congratulations to Griffin Luke on winning the first place prize and to Kaylee Luke on winning the second place prize! Thank you to all of the community members that participated in this event. We would also like to thank the businesses that participated and donated prizes for the winning baskets. Stockton businesses that participated include Spahn & Rose, NAPA, Sweet Alice's, The...

  • Volunteers In Partnership Scholarship Applications

    Dec 23, 2020

    Monroe Clinic Volunteers in Partnership is once again offering two types of scholarships for students seeking a career in the healthcare field. The headline for application submission is February 28, 2021. The first type of scholarship is for high school seniors. Monroe Clinic Volunteers in Partnership awards four $500 scholarships to graduating high school seniors each year. Two scholarships will be awarded to Monroe High School seniors and two scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors from communities with Monroe Clinic branch...

  • UW Whitewater Scholarship Awards

    Dec 9, 2020

    The following local students are among the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater scholarship recipients receiving financial awards for the 2020-21 academic year. Lanark, IL -- Naomi Mullen, who is studying chemistry, won the following scholarship(s): Chancellor Scholars Stockton, IL -- Taylor Timpe, who is studying biology, won the following scholarship(s): Joseph & Madeline Chopp; Metcalf Family Endowment "Our scholarship winners represent the very best in academic, co-curricular and service excellence across all of our colleges and...

  • Where Are They Now

    Dec 9, 2020

    Olberding Named To Palmer College Dean’s List Brooke Olberding of Lena, IL has been named to the summer 2020 trimester Dean's List at Palmer College of Chiropractic's Main campus in Davenport, Iowa. Palmer College of Chiropractic, the first and largest college in the chiropractic profession, has campuses in Davenport, Iowa; San Jose, Calif.; and Port Orange, Fla. Knox Welcomes New Class Approximately 300 new students joined the Knox College community by enrolling for the 2020 fall term. Area students who recently enrolled at Knox are: Kierra L...

  • Stockton FFA Update

    Hannah Brudi, Stockton FFA Instructor|Dec 2, 2020

    1) Section Meats CDE Results On Friday, November 13th, the Stockton FFA Chapter participated in the Section One Meats Judging contest and placed first overall! Stockton FFA had nineteen members participate with nine members in the "Top Ten Individuals" as follows: 1st- Morgan McPeek, 2nd- Joseph Brudi, 3rd- Caleb Mammoser, 4th- Hunter Hille, 5th- Jason Hermann, 7th- Jenna Haas, 8th- Ivannie Jones, 9th- Connor Vincent, and 10th- Katie Bartch. The team judged 25 retail cuts, graded carcasses on...

  • Pearl City Elevator Continues Scholarship Sponsorship

    Dec 2, 2020

    Agriculture First Scholarship Pearl City Elevator, Inc. is proud to sponsor an 'Agriculture First' scholarship program. The company has been sponsoring the scholarship program which has been created to improve and support the agricultural industry for over 15 years. Pearl City Elevator, Inc. will award up to (3) three $500 scholarships to qualifying students furthering their education in an agricultural field. Any high school senior graduating in 2021, pursuing a two or four-year degree in lives...

  • Senior Home Maintenance Program

    Nov 18, 2020

    The Senior Resource Center, in partnership with the Freeport Township, announces a program aimed at assisting local seniors with needed home repairs and maintenance. The Senior Home Maintenance Program, funded with a generous grant from the Freeport Township, is expected to run through April 30, 2021. To be eligible for the program, applicants must meet income guidelines and apply for assistance through the Senior Resource Center. Patrick Sellers, Freeport Township Supervisor, said, "This...

  • Proposed New Teacher Standards Spark Controversy

    Capital News Network|Nov 18, 2020

    The Illinois State Board of Education is considering a set of new standards for teachers and administrators that are aimed at making them more sensitive to students of different cultures and backgrounds, but the proposal is sparking controversy among some religious conservatives. The “Culturally Responsive Teaching and Leading” standards would amend current standards that apply to all teachers and administrators by adding a host of new requirements meant to ensure they understand how cer...

  • Stockton Honor Roll

    Nov 11, 2020

    First Quarter High Honor Roll Grade 9: Anthony Bilich, Dominick Bilich, Abby Chumbler, Bennett Graves, Carson McPeek, Nevaeh Peterson, Ashlyn Schubert, Camerin Vincent, Leah Warner Grade 10: Katherine Crome, Kylah Kurek, Garrett Luke, Dustin Oppold, Ryley Schultz Grade 11: Maria Bender, Joseph Brudi, Owen Groshans, Brynn Haas, Jenna Haas, Caleb Mammoser, Morgan McPeek, Kayden Schubert Grade 12: Case Harmston, Jason Hermann, James Hille, Bryce Smith First Quarter Honor Roll Grade 9: Kristian Adleman, Lily Baker, Jared Dvorak, Addison Ernst,...

  • Skylar Neff Admitted To Culver-Stockton College

    Nov 11, 2020

    Congratulations to Skylar Neff of Warren, IL, on being accepted into Culver-Stockton College's incoming class for the fall 2021 semester. Neff, a senior at Warren High School, also was awarded the President Scholarship, a $13,000 per year scholarship for four years. This scholarship is awarded based upon academic credentials and is renewable provided the student remains in good academic standing. Culver-Stockton College, located in Canton, Mo., is a four-year residential institution in affiliation with the Christian Church (Disciples of...

  • Lena-Winslow Honor Roll

    Nov 4, 2020

    Principal’s Honor Roll (Term One) Freshman Molly Amendt Abbie Cameron Sarah Geiseman Natalie NcNutt Faith Offermann Jacob Schumacher Nick Tippett Sophomores Henry Engel Emma Kempel Wesley Offermann Olivia Parker Jenna Ransom Drew Streckwald Jacob Zeal Juniors Conor DeZell Sarah Foley Ethan Fye Emma Gobeli Kamron Klever Ava Randecker Payton Scace Mikhail Schoonhoven-Hussain Nicholas Swedlund Seniors Taylor Dawson Evan England Kaytelynn Gable Marguerite Johnson Marissa Jones Pacey Martin Caleb Matz Allyson Milder Kristin Molitor Mercades Mowery D...

  • Peart & Winter Awarded National American FFA Degrees

    Nov 4, 2020

    Each year, the National FFA Organization honors FFA members who show the utmost dedication to the organization through their desire to develop their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. The American FFA Degree is bestowed upon a select group of students in recognition of their years of academic and professional excellence. This year, 4136 American Degrees were awarded remotely October 27-28 at the 93rd National FFA Convention &...

  • HCC November Lifelong Learning Schedule

    Oct 28, 2020

    Highland Community College Lifelong Learning November courses include Tips for Writing Simple Wills, Powers of Attorney for Health Care or Property, Wire Wrap a Pendant, and The History of the Civilian Conservation Corps (1933-1942) at HCC and online. Some courses are held in person, while everyone practices social distancing, wearing a mask and others have the option to attend through Zoom™. To register online and view the complete Lifelong Learning schedule, visit highland.edu/lifelong. For more information about Lifelong Learning and to f...

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