SVM Community Briefs

Several students from Dixon, Sterling, Rock Falls and Rochelle have been named to the dean's list.

The list honors students with a semester grade-point average of 3.5 or higher.

Dixon resident Elle Jarrett recently was named to the University of Evansville’s dean’s list for the fall 2024 semester.

The college named 554 students to the dean’s list.

The dean’s list honors students with a semester grade-point average of 3.75 or higher. The students also must complete at least 12 credit hours.

Community members, residents, schools, and church groups can create Valentine’s Day cards. The cards will be delivered to senior citizens, veterans, and senior living facilities.

Attendees can learn why Nordic countries are the happiest nations, as ranked by the United Nations. The presentation will be followed by a question-and-answer session.

Dixon resident Mason Weigle recently was named to Wisconsin Lutheran College’s dean’s list for the fall 2024 semester.

Participants can learn about 10 basic principles to help grief engagement and create healing momentum.

The dean’s list honors students with a semester grade-point average of 3.75 or higher.

Claire Bickett recently was named to Pennsylvania Western University’s dean’s list for the fall 2024 semester.

Mitchell McPheron recently was named to the list.

Newman Central Catholic High School recently released its first-semester honor roll for the 2024-25 school year.

The Sterling Public Library will host a job search workshop from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10.

Dixon High School will host a “How Dutch Helped Moon: The Story of the Reagan Brothers” presentation at 6 p.m. Dec. 3 in the James Wiltz Auditorium as part of the school’s celebration of Ronald Reagan’s years.

Serenity Hospice and Home will host a “You’re Not Crazy – You’re Grieving” three-week grief class from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays from Nov. 6 through 20.

The Dixon American Legion will serve lasagna, garlic bread, salad and dessert from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25.

The dean’s list honors students with a semester grade-point average of 3.5 or higher.

Proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit the gallery’s upcoming arts programs, classes, class instructors and operations.

The Friends of the Hennepin Canal will host a “Fall Color Hike the Hennepin” event at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 13 at Lock 3 of the Hennepin Canal Mainline, corner of Illinois Route 26 and Illinois Route 29 in Bureau County.

The list honors full-time undergraduate students with a grade-point average of 3.5 to 3.69.

Items accepted for donation include new adult and youth winter coats, gloves and hats.

Attendees can learn about resources and information from Illinois Department of Employment Security and Business Employment Skills Team representatives.

The list honors full-time undergraduate students with a grade-point average of 3.7 or higher.

State Rep. Brad Fritts, R-Dixon, recently named Ben Snow as the recipient of the 2023-2024 Educator of the Year Award.

Here is a list of locations where the American Red Cross will host blood drives in Whiteside, Carroll and Lee counties to keep the blood supply stable for fall.

Participants can learn about family history or share family research facts.

Caleb Drew and Zaina Rumbolz-Zeigler of Sterling recently received their white coats during the Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences White Coat Ceremony.

Certified technicians will provide attendees with child car and booster seat installation. Technicians also will inspect installed car seats.

Meals will be available for carryout or dine-in at the Legion Post.

Participants will be able to meet over 20 hiring employers and are encouraged to bring resume copies.

Hikers will meet at Lock 25 and be shuttled to Bridge 41.

The Curls with Cops Community event will be from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Challand Middle School athletic center.

Dixon blood drives are from 1 to 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23, at the Dixon American Legion, 1120 W. First St., Dixon; and from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, at the Illinois Department of Transportation, 819 Depot Ave.

Attendees can listen to crystal bowl vibrations to reduce stress, promote relaxation and bring harmony to the spirit, mind and body.

The Dixon American Legion will serve grilled plain or barbecued pork chops, au gratin potatoes, salad, vegetable, roll, and dessert from 5 to 7 p.m.

Patrick Wright of Polo graduated from the Milwaukee School of Engineering during the spring 2024 semester.

The Lee County Historical and Genealogical Society will host “The Hopewell Civilization” program at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 26.

The Illinois Department of Employment Security and Business Employment Skills Team will host a resource and job open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, at the IDES’ Sterling office, 406 Ave. C, Sterling.

The band performs music inspired by artists such as Merle Haggard, Charlie Daniels and Hank Williams Jr.

Attendees can learn six steps that can make deep grief manageable.

The sheriff’s office will increase enforcement to reduce impaired, distracted and unbuckled driving during Labor Day safe driving campaigns.

Annual Wurster Reunion includes raffle drawings and a potluck dinner.

Several students from the Sauk Valley were named to the chancellor’s list.

Morrison resident Charley Williams was named one of 17 Augustana College students working as a summer research assistant in the village of Port Byron.

Fritts’ office staff will offer the Kool-Aid outside of the office.

Charles Larry III is the new director of recovery.

Western Illinois University recently announced it awarded 1,083 diplomas to graduating students for the spring 2024 semester.

State Rep. Brad Fritts, R-Dixon, recently announced his website will host a community calendar function.

The dean’s list honors students with a grade-point average of 3.66 or higher.