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Retired River Ridge Middle School teacher Kim Thorsen talks to students during a Virtual Visitor program.
Thorsen returns to River Ridge classroom virtually
ELIZABETH–Kim Thorsen retired from teaching literature at River Ridge Middle School last spring in the midst of the pandemic, and even then it was clear she would find a way to continue to … more
On Aug. 26, Southwestern School District staff were treated to a surprise Kentucky Fried Chicken meal donated by Kentucky Fried Chicken at the request of Troy Sutter (back), an employee at Dubuque’s JFK location and a Southwestern alumni. Last month, the Dubuque-JFK location honored nursing staff with a free meal and this month they were told they could honor school employees. The franchise delivered 90 pre-packaged meals for staff.
Surprise for Southwestern students
Corwin Moser
Scales Mound FFA receives grant
SCALES MOUND–The Scales Mound FFA announced recently that the chapter was awarded a $1,000 grant from the Illinois Beef Association. The chapter was able to receive the money as a result of … more
Jenna Korte
Korte receives national FFA ranking
SCALES MOUND–Scales Mound FFA alumna Jenna Korte recently received a silver ranking in national proficiency judging. According to advisor Lisa Oellerich, Korte edited and revised her … more
Highland Community College to hold virtual job fair
FREEPORT–The 2020 Highland Community College (HCC) Virtual Job Fair will be held Tuesday, Nov. 17, 3-5 p.m., located on the second floor of the Student/Conference Center room H-201. Highland … more
Program helps students with financial habits
ELIZABETH–Establishing good financial habits early is a foundational element for long-term financial stability. Extension has teamed up with University of Illinois Student Money Management … more
From left, Stockton FFA members Katie Bartch, daughter of Bob and Christina Bartch, and Karl Hubb, son of Larry and Leisa Hubb, show off some of the sweet corn from their field plot that was sold to Sullivan’s Foods as well as through a drive-up system. Other members helping were Case Harmston, son of Greg and Peggy Harmston, Joseph Brudi, son of Brad and Val Brudi and members from the Stockton FFA alumni. Proceeds will be used to fund FFA trips to events such as state and national FFA conventions as well as leadership conferences.
Stockton FFA sells sweet corn
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Graduations Highland Community College FREEPORT–Local nursing graduates at Highland Community College are Carolyn Karlow, Apple River; Mollie Thoren, Elizabeth; and Montana Bartell, … more
HCC receives $344,538 grant to support its students
FREEPORT–Highland Community College’s (HCC) TRIO Student Support Services will be able to continue services to students through Project Succeed after receiving a $344,538 grant annually … more
The Kiwanis Club of Galena recently presented McKenna Curran, a 2020 graduate of Galena High School, with a $1,000 scholarship. The daughter of Chris and Jodi Curran, she will attend the University of Iowa for speech and hearing sciences. Presenting the scholarship was Jay Dickerson, Kiwanis Club president.
Kiwanis of Galena awards scholarship
Scholarship recipient
FREEPORT–Stockton High School graduate Brenden Westphal is a recipient of a Gene Haas Foundation Scholarship. The California-based foundation provides scholarships to community college students … more
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Scholarships Highland Community College Foundation FREEPORT–Highland Community College Foundation announces its 2020-2021 scholarship recipients: •Galena High School: Robert … more
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