The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point honored more than 2500 undergraduate students, for attaining high grade point averages, during the spring semester of the 2025-2026 academic year. Full-time undergraduates who earned grade points of 3.90 to 4.0 (4.0 equals straight-As) are given the Highest Honors designation. High Honor citations go
Mount Mercy University in Cedar Rapids, IA, congratulates May 2026 graduates. Tyler Richards, Rock Falls, IL, received a Bachelor of Arts degree. Located in Cedar Rapids, IA, Mount Mercy University is the regional Catholic, Mercy University that promises students of diverse backgrounds, ages, and faiths a challenging, practical education,
Chloe Austin-Roeder of Morrison, IL, has been named to the University of New England’s Dean’s List for the spring semester 2026. Dean’s List students have attained a grade point average of 3.3 or better, out of a possible 4.0 at the end of the semester. The University of New
The 2026 Kirkwood Community College Commencement Ceremony was held on Saturday, May 9, at 10:00 a.m., at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in downtown Cedar Rapids IA. Congratulations to all the Kirkwood graduates! Area Illinois students earned the following recognitions: • Erie, Nathan Packer, Certificate and Nathan Packer, Diploma •
High school students, are you looking for a career in food service? Do you want to earn higher wages? Youths aged 14-to-18 should register for the upcoming 4-H ServSafe Manager Certification Course, sponsored by University of Illinois Extension. Sessions will be held Tuesday and Wednesday, April 14 and 15,
Aurora University has named the following five area students to the Dean’s List for the fall 2025 semester. The Dean’s List recognizes full-time undergraduate students who have earned a 3.6 grade-point average or higher. Illinois students are listed by hometown and academic major. Morrison: Kayleen Mecum, Social Work Prophetstown:
Are you looking for a rewarding career, where your work truly makes a difference? Join us at the upcoming “CGH Career Fair,” on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. It will be held at the Post House Ballroom, 100 W. Second Street, Dixon, IL. Come discover
On Saturday, February 16, 2026, the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point, WI, conferred degrees to 534 graduates for the fall 2025 semester. This correction was submitted to thecity1.com by the University. Kerry Mullen, Sterling, IL, earned a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree, with a major in Physical Therapy.
On Thursday, February 26, 2026, Kirkwood Community College, in Cedar Rapids, IA, released its Dean’s List for the fall 2025 semester. These students have achieved a 3.3 grade point average or higher, after completing 12 or more credit hours at the College. Kirkwood students from the area earning this
CGH Medical Center is launching an IDPH-approved Basic Nurse Assistant Training Program, designed to make starting a healthcare career more accessible. The program offers full-time paid employment with all required training, to safely and compassionately provide care for patients, while also preparing participants for the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Mick Welding submitted the press release and photographs. Recently, Morrison Rotary Club members toured Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL. Our club was treated to a tour of the Innovation Center at Morrison Tech. Thank you Mike Gunderson for coordinating the visit and for Morrison Tech
On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, College of Saint Mary (CSM) announced its President’s Honor Roll for outstanding academic performance during the Fall 2025 semester. To qualify for the President’s Honor Roll, students must earn a 3.9 GPA or above, after completing at least 12 semester hours, as full-time students.
On Wednesday, February 11, 2026, Blackburn College announced its Dean’s List for the Fall 2025 semester. Students named to the Dean’s List must earn a grade point average of 3.6 or higher for the semester. Sterling, IL, students include Amanda Bass and Beth Brill. Founded in 1837, Blackburn College
On Thursday, February 5, 2026, notice was received that Brooke Howard, Rock Falls, IL, has been named to the Dean’s List at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse for the fall semester of the 2025-26 academic year, ending in December 2025.Howard is Chemistry Major. Qualification for the Dean’s List is limited
On Thursday, February 5, 2026) Tristin Turner, of Sterling, IL, named to the Dean’s and President’s Lists at Drake University. To be eligible for the Deans’ List, students must have earned a GPA of 3.5 or higher during the Fall 2025 semester at Drake. Further, to be eligible for