A total of 251 full-time and part-time Sauk Valley Community College students have been named to the president’s list for high academic achievement during the fall semester. Another 155 students made the dean's list.

These students rank in approximately the top 10% of graduates from Illinois high schools, according to the Illinois Student Assistance Commission, the state’s college access and financial aid agency.

The Amboy School Board has learned that progress is being made on reducing exclusionary discipline numbers in the district. In its regular January meeting, the board voted to accept a district-wide discipline improvement plan.

The Sawmill Museum in Clinton, Iowa, is issuing a public call for durable regional hardwood lumber as part of a large-scale outdoor exhibit for an upcoming new museum installation.

Sterling High School and Challand Middle School recently announced honor rolls for the first semester of the 2025-26 school year. The high honor roll is all As and the honor roll is As and Bs.

Carthage College recognizes Payton Gelande from Port Byron for academic achievement and being named to the fall 2025 dean’s list.

Odell Public Library offers story times, Lego and Pokémon clubs and game sessions that include chess and Scrabble.

Bryce Anderson has the goal to attend the University of Iowa to major in pharmacy and then earn his doctorate of pharmacy.

These scholarships will help to honor the legacy of the Class of 1970 and provide an enduring benefit to the graduates of SHS, according to a news release.