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Apply for the Wills Family county scholarship

SCALES MOUND–The Wills Family, long-time residents and philanthropic members of the area, has established a scholarship program for Jo Daviess County residents through the family trust. The … more

2/9/21

Sheriffs’ association announces scholarships

GALENA–The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association will award over $58,000 in college scholarships throughout the state to students wishing to pursue higher education during the 2021-2022 academic … more

2/9/21

East Dubuque’s Bill Reisen has changed classrooms this semester, moving from junior high literature, which he has taught for 24 years, to being the new industrial arts teacher.

Building a new classroom East Dubuque’s Bill Reisen has a new direction in 24th year with district

EAST DUBUQUE–During the first semester of the school year, East Dubuque High School was without an industrial arts teacher. That’s no longer the case. During parent teacher conferences … more

by Brandon Behlke

bbehlke@galgazette.com | 2/9/21

Scholarship applications available for class of 2021

GALENA–The Galena Territory Foundation has announced the competition for the 2021 Lend-A-Hand scholarships for graduating high school seniors. Qualified applicants are students who reside in … more

2/1/21

Cultural Arts Alliance scholarships available

GALENA–The Galena Cultural Arts Alliance is accepting applications through March 15. Three scholarships of $500 each will be awarded for creative writing, performing arts and visual … more

2/1/21

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Graduations St. Ambrose University DAVENPORT, Iowa–Two local students graduated from St. Ambrose University this winter. •East Dubuque–Kelsey Jackson, magna cum laude, … more

2/1/21

Stockton High School held its SAT assembly on Jan. 13 to recognize students who received high marks on the SAT exam. Students that scored a 1040 or above, back row, from left: Devin Wickler, Simon Rillie, Josh Reynolds; middle row: Bryce Smith, Lucas Crome, Hunter Hille, Tiana Timpe; front row: Jason Hermann, Mitchel Coffey, Kaylee Luke and Adriana Curtiss. Not pictured: Madee Ertmer, Case Harmston and Chandler Reifsteck.

Stockton recognizes SAT students

2/1/21

The Stockton High School Student Council has organized a breakfast food sale on Friday mornings. Members arrive early each week to sell donuts, breakfast pizza, hot cocoa and cappuccino to peers. According to Stockton High School Principal Casey Downey, the students have really enjoyed the Friday perk and the organization has even sold out. At the breakfast booth, Jenna Haas, left, and Kyla Kurek.

Stockton student council sells breakfast

2/1/21

Blaum, Pham place in top spots at speech contest

GALENA–Freshman Emma Blaum took first place in the novice final of oratorical declamation at the Top of the State Tournament held Saturday, Jan. 30 virtually at Jefferson High School in … more

2/1/21

Two second place speech finishes for Galena

GALENA–On Jan. 16 the Galena High School speech team competed live online at the Freeport NIC-10 Virtual Conference Challenge. Students submitted videos for judging on Thursday. Then, on … more

1/25/21

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Graduations Western Illinois University MACOMB/MOLINE–Two local residents earned master’s degrees from Western Illinois University at the completion of the fall 2020 semester. They … more

1/25/21