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Three Princeton wrestlers won their brackets Saturday in Iowa, the Princeton girls basketball team placed XXXX in the Ottawa tournament and more basketball, wrestling and swimming results in Saturday's NewsTribune roundup.

With the Midwest harvest season in the books and spring 2025 coming into view, the University of Illinois Extension Oglesby Agronomy Summit is just a few weeks away.

The 2024 Farmland Owners Conference on Nov. 25 at Illinois Valley Community College brought together more than 220 landowners, agribusiness representatives and industry experts to discuss the latest trends, challenges and opportunities in agriculture.

The Kuhar family has established a $20,000 scholarship to support Illinois Valley Community College nursing students in memory of their parents.

A total of 27 students are expected to complete the Illinois Valley Community College’s inaugural surgical technician program this fall, IVCC President Tracy Morris reported Thursday to the College Board of Trustees.  

The University of Illinois Extension will host a fossil identification workshop from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 11, in Room E101 at Illinois Valley Community College, 815 N. Orlando Smith Road, Oglesby.

Lighted parades and Christmas walks in Oglesby and Ladd part of eventful weekend that includes holiday-themed performances.

Illinois Valley Community College’s winter break begins next week.

The ninth annual TUBACHRISTMAS in the Illinois Valley is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, at Hall High School, 800 W. Erie St., Spring Valley.

Four Illinois Valley Community College leaders were part of a group recognized by the Illinois Valley Chamber of Commerce recently for their contributions across the Illinois Valley region.  

Illinois Valley Community College and Marquette Academy will sponsor a public blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 717 Chambers St., Ottawa.

The first tuition payment for Illinois Valley Community College’s Spring 2025 classes is due Dec. 11, but students who establish a payment plan will receive a holiday bonus – their first payment will not be due until January.

The La Salle-Peru girls basketball team won in Rock Falls, L-P's Nick Olivero scored 41 points in a win over Plano and more basketball results in Saturday's NewsTribune roundup.

A single mom struggling through nursing school and a young woman seeking purpose found a way forward at IVCC, and they are not alone. Those women and other students will share their stories about IVCC’s impact as the college launches its Give Today for Tomorrow fundraiser.

The IVCC men's basketball team lost and more basketball results in Friday's NewsTribune roundup.

When Katie Busch and Vicki Mead wanted to take the next step in their nursing careers, Illinois Valley Community College’s LPN-to-RN bridge program seemed a perfect fit.

Gary L. Peterlin announced Edgar Lucero Castillo is joining Attorney Enrico Eattoni and himself in the practice of law at Perona, Peterlin & Associates.

Illinois Valley Community College’s music ensembles will perform next week in three separate holiday concerts.

The Illinois Valley Community College Art Club’s first art sale on Tuesday, Dec. 3, and Wednesday, Dec. 4, will feature crafts, drawings, paintings, pottery, ornaments and more.

Illinois Valley Community College’s free and low-cost dental clinic will return in January, bigger and better than ever.

Illinois Valley Community College campuses in Oglesby and Ottawa will be closed for Thanksgiving break from Wednesday, Nov. 27, through Sunday, Dec. 1.

The Fieldcrest girls basketball team placed fifth in the Irish-Falcon Thanksgiving Tournament and more basketball results in Saturday's NewsTribune roundup.

The Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra continues its Diamond Anniversary celebration with a holiday performance, “The Sparkle of the Season,” at 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, in the Ottawa High School Auditorium, 211 E. Main St.

The St. Bede girls basketball team earned its first win of the season and more basketball and bowling results in Thursday's NewsTribune roundup.

There will be opportunities to holiday shop and take part in season activities this weekend during Princeton's Christmas Walk and the Holiday Market at the Starved Rock Lodge and Conference Center.

Three state grant programs are making it possible for local students to jumpstart healthcare careers, get a head start in college and head toward new and better jobs in the workforce.

Dozens of local high school and middle school students turned out for the inaugural IVCC Eagles Run races Saturday at Illinois Valley Community College.

A mentor program that a group of young Ottawa executives plans to launch next week for Illinois Valley Community College students may be one of the first of its kind in the region.

North Central Area Transit is requesting input.

Comedian Amy Schwartz will perform 12:15 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, in Illinois Valley Community College’s Student Life Space. The event is open to the public.

4-H members across Bureau, La Salle and Marshall-Putnam counties learned ways to improve as officers at the 2024 gameshow-themed 4-H Officer Training event Nov. 9 at Illinois Valley Community College in Oglesby.

Illinois Valley Community College’s fall open house on Wednesday, Nov. 20, introduces a new breakout session for Spanish speakers and their families.

Musical theater will be on the stage at IVCC and in Henry over the weekend, along with another event to kick off the holidays in Spring Valley.

Mendota boys bowling beat Hall and more bowling and junior college basketball results in Tuesday's NewsTribune roundup.

Four Dutch educators returned to their homes last weekend after an activity-filled two weeks exploring Illinois Valley Community College where they sampled local flavor that embraced birthday celebrations and Halloween treats.

U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development representatives toured one of IVCC’s emerging distance learning classrooms Oct. 25 and Illinois State Director Pam Monetti presented a recognition of the $899,855 grant that will launch opportunities for area high school students.

The period for filing nomination petitions for the April 1 Illinois Valley Community College Board of Trustee election begins Nov. 12.

Illinois Valley Community College Board of Trustees will meet at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, in the Board Room (C-307).

La Salle-Peru co-op swimmer Sam Nauman qualified for state, Fieldcrest's Caleb Krischel and Henry-Midland's Daniella Bumber ran at state cross country and more in Saturday's NewsTribune roundup.

Illinois Valley Community College’s Continuing Education Center is offering instruction in a novel competition that has a long history in the Illinois Valley.

A nursing scholarship has been created with the Starved Rock Country Community Foundation to honor the late Dolores “Dee” Heflebower.

An Illinois Valley Community College nursing instructor has been recognized as one of the outstanding teachers in the area.

Illinois Valley Community College will be closed on Veterans Day but will honor veterans a few days early with a flag-raising ceremony at 8:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 8.

The IVCC cross country program is hosting a race for high school and junior high aged runners, the Little Ten released its all-conference soccer teams and IVCC basketball results in the NewsTribune sports briefs.

The IVCC women's basketball team is returning this winter after not fielding a team last year. The Eagles have a new coach in Marc Lowe and eight players on the roster.

IVCC men's basketball coach Chris Herman said the Eagles have "all the pieces to be pretty good" this season with six sophomores back along with a freshman class expected to contribute.

The Illini Valley Association of Realtors through a grant from the National Association of Realtors, announced its $7,500 grant support and local Realtor involvement in Hope for Tomorrow – A Community Response to Homelessness, an event addressing homelessness solutions.

Illinois Valley Community College’s Welding Department is hosting three welding registration sessions for spring classes on Nov. 12, Dec. 11 and Jan. 7. All sessions start at 4:40 p.m. on the Main Campus.

Illinois Valley Community College’s fall musical, “Forever Plaid – The Heavenly Four-Part Harmony Hit,” brings classic harmonies, pitch-perfect melodies, humor and nostalgia to the stage Nov. 14-24 for a two-week run.

Illinois Valley Community College’s campuses will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 5, for Election Day to promote participation and ensure that students, faculty and staff have the time and access needed to vote.