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July 17, 2025
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Education notes: Rock Falls, Sterling students earn college degrees

Education notes: Rock Falls, Sterling students earn college degrees

They include Luis Guerrero, Danae Palmer and Carter Schlegel.

By Shaw Local News Network●
July 14, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

Two Rock Falls students honored with 2025 Judy M. Thome Memorial Scholarship

Two Rock Falls students honored with 2025 Judy M. Thome Memorial Scholarship

Kaylee Johnson and Michael Ely have been awarded this year’s Judy M. Thome Memorial Scholarships.

By Shaw Local News Network●
July 14, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Nexus program provides lifeline to families across Lee, Ogle, Whiteside counties

Nexus program provides lifeline to families across Lee, Ogle, Whiteside counties

Through trauma-informed systems, family case management, home visits, and referrals, Nexus offers a bridge between families and resources in the community that they may not otherwise access.

By Brandon Clark●
July 13, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

SVACC’s annual Steak Fry in the Country tickets now available

SVACC’s annual Steak Fry in the Country tickets now available

This annual event allows the agri-business community to gather and celebrate ag in the Sauk Valley while raising money for ag-related scholarships, education and workforce development initiatives.

By Shaw Local News Network●
July 12, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Dixon Public Schools create new kindergarten program to address behavioral issues at Washington Elementary

Dixon Public Schools create new kindergarten program to address behavioral issues at Washington Elementary

Dixon Public Schools will kick off a new transitional kindergarten program at the start of the 2025-26 school year. The program was developed in response to kindergarten students’ increasing behavioral issues at Washington Elementary School.

By Payton Felix●
July 11, 2025 at 12:00 pm CDT

Education notes: Sterling, Rock Falls students honored for achievements

Education notes: Sterling, Rock Falls students honored for achievements

Local students have been named to dean's and president's lists.

By Shaw Local News Network●
July 04, 2025 at 12:00 pm CDT

Sauk Valley Community College announces spring 2025 dean’s and president’s lists

Sauk Valley Community College announces spring 2025 dean’s and president’s lists

The college named 263 full- and part-time students to the president’s list for high academic achievement. The dean’s list includes 130 students.

By Kate Santillan●
June 29, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

Sterling, Rochelle students named to University of Iowa spring 2025 president’s list

Sterling, Rochelle students named to University of Iowa spring 2025 president’s list

The university named more than 1,250 students to the president’s list.

By Kate Santillan●
June 29, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Morrison students help University of Michigan researchers with NASA solar disturbance study

Morrison students help University of Michigan researchers with NASA solar disturbance study

In October 2023, 10 students from Morrison High School teamed up with University of Michigan researchers to install a rooftop antenna as part of a solar storm study. What they learn could one day help protect satellites, power grids, and astronauts and their equipment.

By Brandon Clark●
June 28, 2025 at 6:08 pm CDT

Education Notes: Sauk Valley students on dean’s lists at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, University of Iowa

Education Notes: Sauk Valley students on dean’s lists at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, University of Iowa

Sterling student named to Normandale Community College graduates list.

By Kate Santillan●
June 28, 2025 at 12:00 pm CDT
Sauk Valley-area students named to Northern Illinois University graduates list

Sauk Valley-area students named to Northern Illinois University graduates list

Dixon, Sterling and Rock Falls graduates earn diplomas.

By Kate Santillan●
June 22, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT
Sterling’s Twin Cities Farmers Market site of Saturday’s communitywide school supply drive

Sterling’s Twin Cities Farmers Market site of Saturday’s communitywide school supply drive

Organizers hope to gather enough school supplies Saturday, June 21, to assist 1,500 students in Ogle, Lee and Whiteside counties.

By Brandon Clark●
June 20, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

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