The ag program offers a variety of interactive classes, including crop and animal sciences, agriculture mechanics, horticulture, woodworking and landscape design.

The funds will be used to purchase new tools, enhancing the hands-on learning experience for students pursuing careers in construction, according to a news release.

Sterling Public Schools' Assistant Superintendent Sara Dail will replace Tad Everett when he retires June 1, 2028.

Scholarships in the amount of $1,000 are available to Dixon residents who attend Dixon High School, Newman High School, Faith Christian School or who are homeschooled.

Joseph Oswalt plans to become a physical therapist.

New inductees consisted of 13 juniors and three seniors.

The dean’s list honors students with a semester grade-point average of 3.6 or higher.

Emma Jones is a sophomore in the university’s College of Liberal Arts.

The contest play entry took second place and group interpretation took third in their respective events at the Huntley High School Sectional.