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Two JDC students receive IAA scholarships
BLOOMINGTON—Students can count on support of scholarships for college tuition during the 2024-2025 school year, courtesy of the IAA Foundation. The charitable arm of the Illinois Farm … more
On April 11, the Scales Mound School held its final blood drive of the year, collecting 43 units of blood. By surpassing the school’s 201 unit goal for the year, the American Red Cross provided $2,500 in scholarship funds to the senior class. Award recipients each made at least two blood donations and volunteered during the blood drives. Those receiving scholarships are from left: Heleigh Curtis, $395: Ava Travis, $275; Sophie Davis, $730.00; Abigail Frank, $245; Annie Werner, $245; and Travis Wallin, $610.
Scales Mound Red Cross Scholarships Announced
SCALES MOUND— On April 11, the American Red Cross collected 43 units of blood product at the Scales Mound drive. The FFA goal for the drive was 50 units, and 50 people came through the door to … more
Illinois Conservation Foundation accepting nominations for 2024 Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame
SPRINGFIELD–The Illinois Conservation Foundation is accepting nominations for the 2024 Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame class. Since 2002, the foundation has recognized individuals who have … more
Sylvia Buisker plays with a duck at last year’s Sprinkler Storytime at the Galena Public Library. Sprinkler Storytime will be held at 10:15 a.m. on the last Friday of every month this summer.
Adventure awaits this summer at Galena Public Library
The days are getting longer, the air is getting warmer, and summer is fast approaching. Galena Public Library is ready to keep your family busy with a variety of summer programming for youth of all … more
Jo Daviess County resident receives scholarship to attend truck driving school
BLOOMINGTON— Six individuals are receiving financial support to enroll in truck driver training classes thanks to the Driving Agriculture Forward Scholarship program, funded by Illinois Farm … more
John D. Cooke, III Memorial Entrepreneurial scholarship winners from Galena High School, from left: Jack Ries and Abby Ehrler with NWILED Executive Director David Schmit.
Students receive NWILED Entrepreneurial Scholarships
HANOVER, ILLINOIS - Northwest Illinois Economic Development (NWILED) has announced the presentation of the organization’s John D. Cooke, III Memorial Entrepreneurial Scholarships for 2024 to … more
Lola Gonzalez shows off her potted plant.
River Ridge High School FFA holds annual elementary ag day
HANOVER— The River Ridge FFA Chapter hosted its annual Elementary Ag Day on April 29. FFA members led the elementary classes through five different stations where the students learned about … more
Kate Walters
Walters admitted to school of dental medicine
CHICAGO—Kate Walters of Elizabeth has accepted admittance to the University of Illinois-Chicago School of Dental Medicine and has been honored with the Dr. Steven Burgard Memorial Scholarship … more
Noble makes honor roll at Spokane Falls Comm. College
SPOKANE, Wash.­­—Hayes Noble, of Galena, has earned a place on the Spokane Falls Community College honor roll for Winter quarter 2024. Students must earn a GPA of 3.0 or higher to be on … more
American Legion Post 193 Commander Jerry Howard and Chaplain Dale Wohlers presented Midwest Medical Center therapy staff Justin Glen, Julie Soat, and Andrew McFadden with certificates for meritorious service.
Galena American Legion Post 193 honors three Midwest Medical Center staff
On May 1, three members of The American Legion, Fickbohm-Hissem Post 193— Jerry Howard, Post 193 Commander; Dale Wohlers, Jo Daviess County Chaplain; and David Glasgow, Post 193 Chaplain, … more
Tri-State Wind Symphony celebrates its 30th season
DUBUQUE, Iowa--Musicians from Illinois, Wisconsin and Iowa are coming together for the 30th year in a row to play free concerts for the community. The Tri-State Wind Symphony has grown and … more
Return with us now to the thrilling days of yesteryear…
Usually around these parts, we deal in time frames of 100 or 200 years ago or the Civil War years, or delve into thousands of years ago of Native American history. Today, though, we’re … more
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