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Unanimous vote to hire Hawkins
GALENA–Come July, Galena High School will have a new leader. During the Tuesday, Jan. 18 meeting, the Galena School Board unanimously approved the hire of Madeline Hawkins as principal for … more
Scales Mound decides on driver’s ed: Resource teacher will obtain certification for the course
SCALES MOUND–The Scales Mound School Board met Jan. 18, down the hall from a raucous basketball game. The meeting was a bit more subdued as the board approved the future of the district’s … more
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Graduates Highland Community College FREEPORT–Highland Community College announces the 2021 fall graduates. Graduates were awarded associate degrees, associate of applied science degrees, … more
Determining health of the school: East Dubuque officials discuss COVID concerns
EAST DUBUQUE–East Dubuque Superintendent TJ Potts told the school board at its Wednesday, Jan. 19 meeting that he has been having ongoing discussions with principals Darren Sirianni and Wes … more
River Ridge third grade classes went Christmas caroling on Dec. 21. Every year the class does a service project at Christmas time rather than a class gift exchange. This year, the class made ornaments and sent them to retired teachers. The class also went caroling in Elizabeth and handed out ornaments and candy to local residents. Back row, from left: Liam Boop, Brigson Grube, Julia Gerlich, Piper Havens, Megan Bradt, Landen Sether, Matthew Butcher, Ayden Chambers, Dixi Palas, Lila Ritcha, Anna Dittmar, Tyra Banks; middle row: Emmett Patterson, Aaliyah Easter, Layden Kretschmer, Rylee Hendrickson, Bradley Velazquez, Raylan Albrecht; front row: Jay Fitzgerald, Asher Stegle, Joshua Radick and Abby Davis. Contributed photo
River Ridge School Board reflects on ‘difficult month’
HANOVER–During its Tuesday, Jan. 18 meeting, the River Ridge School Board reflected on the challenging weeks that school district has faced. Over the course of a week, the district mourned … more
‘Concerned for our children’: Two citizens address Stockton School Board
STOCKTON–Two community members spoke at the Stockton School Board meeting on Jan. 18, sharing their concerns regarding the social and emotional health of children. Karen Hullinger told the … more
Dupaco to award $60,000 in college scholarships
DUBUQUE, Iowa–The Dupaco R.W. Hoefer Foundation has expanded its scholarship program and will now be awarding a total of $60,000 to 30 students within three separate programs. Online … more
USDA releases final 2021 crop summary
SPRINGFIELD–The U.S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released a 2021 summary for crops Jan. 12. According to NASS, corn was planted in 11 million … more
School district making the grade
GALENA–For the first time in two years, area school districts are able to see where their students stand, how they have grown and where they have seen deficits as presented in state report … more
Southwestern continues contact tracing: Board discusses possible changes to COVID protocol, future of contact tracing at district
HAZEL GREEN, Wis.–Amidst a recent surge in COVID positivity nationwide, the Southwestern School Board revisited its COVID guidance and protocols at its Jan. 12 meeting. “The CDC did … more
A rendering from the southeast of the current high school, looking from where the current tennis courts are, shows what the future middle school expansion will look like when completed. Contributed image
Stockton School District accepts bid: Stockton approves $7.8 million bid for middle school expansion project; one campus by fall 2023
STOCKTON–The Stockton School Board held a special meeting Jan. 12 to approve bids for a middle school expansion project that will add seven classrooms, bathrooms, a choir room, band room and a … more
Galena moves ahead to fill high school principal post
GALENA–The search for a new Galena High School principal is moving ahead, according to Superintendent Tim Vincent, who expects to make a recommendation to the school board at the Tuesday, Jan. … more
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