UW-Platteville Announces Dean’s List

  The University of Wisconsin-Platteville announces its Dean’s List, honoring those full-time students who earned a grade-point average of 3.75 and above, in the spring 2025 semester. Students on the Dean’s List from Morrison, IL, include: Beau Brackemeyer, Environmental Science and Conservation BS Annie Dykstra, Elementary Education BS Marissa Folkers, Soil

Jacob Brown Completes Doctor of Pharmacy Degree

  Jacob Brown, of Morrison, IL, recently graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago, Retzky College of Pharmacy. He was a student at the Rockford, IL, campus from 2021 through 2025.  Commencement was held on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at the UIC Dorin Forum in Chicago. Brown earned a

NIU Graduates Kendra Remrey and John Taylor

  NIU Spring 2025 Graduation List In May 2025, more than 2100 students received their Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees from Northern Illinois University, in DeKalb, IL. Included among those graduates were the following students from Morrison, IL: Kendra Remrey, Bachelor of Arts in English John Taylor, Bachelor of Fine

Austin-Roeder Named to the Dean’s List

  On Friday, June 20, 2025, Chloe Austin-Roeder of Morrison, IL, was named to the University of New England’s Dean’s List, for the Spring semester 2025. 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.

Morrison NIU Dean’s List Students

  Three Morrison, IL, students earned placement on the Northern Illinois University Dean’s List, for Spring 2025.  They are David Meyer, ENVSBS: Biodivrsty & Env Restr, Morrison Community High School Cadie Unger, Anthropology – B.S., Morrison Community High School Nicholas Wagenecht, Sport Management – B.S., Morrison Community High School. To

Mickley and Vegter Earn Iowa State University Degrees

  Nearly 4600 graduates received degrees from Iowa State University, Ames, IA, this spring.  Graduate and undergraduate Commencement ceremonies were held May 15-17, 2025.  Following are Morrison, IL, graduates. Anna Estella Mickley, Bachelor of Science, Finance, Magna Cum Laude. Amber Rae Vegter, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Medicine.

Loras College Announces Spring 2025 Dean’s List

On Tuesday, June 3, 2025, Loras College  of Dubuque, IA, announced the names of students who achieved Dean’s List status for the 2025 spring semester.  A student must earn a 3.5 grade point average and carry a minimum of 12 credit hours to be recognized. Two Morrison, IL, students met

CCC Alumni Association Recognizes Student Leaders

  Forty-one Clinton Community College student leaders were recognized by the Alumni Association at the annual Student Leader Luncheon.  Students were nominated by the staff and faculty, for showing leadership in the classroom, on campus, and in the community. The Fulton, IL, Student Leaders are Isabella Adams, Missie Fullmer, and

Bus Tours to Highlight Clinton History

  The Clinton Community College Diversity Team is collaborating with the Gateway History Club and City of Clinton, IA, to offer Bus Tours highlighting our community’s heritage.  Clinton Community College, located at 1000 Lincoln Boulevard in Clinton, is one of the Eastern Iowa Community Colleges. The community bus tours are

Bret Bielema Signs Extended Coaching Contract

  Editor’s note:  This news report was written by Dave Selvig of Quad-City Times newspaper.  The Editor shortened the information.  Bret Bielema is an area Illinois success story.  Born in Silvis, he grew up in Prophetstown. University of Illinois Head Football Coach Bret Bielema recently signed a new, six-year contract. 

CCC Inductees to Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

  Clinton Community College hosted the spring induction ceremony of Phi Theta Kappa, the largest educational honor society in the world, on Thursday, March 6, 2025.  CCC, one of the Eastern Iowa Community Colleges, is home to the Alpha Theta Beta Chapter of PTK.  To be invited to join the

CCC Art Show: “Serenity is a Place of Only a Dystopian Mind”

  The Clinton Community College Library Art Gallery is currently showcasing the talents of students enrolled in art class.  CCC, one of the Eastern Iowa Community Colleges, offers a variety of art classes.  This exhibit (titled “Serenity is a Place of Only a Dystopian Mind”) features various mediums including collage,

Mickley Earns Dean’s List Status for Fall Semester 2024

  More than 11,500 Iowa State University students have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement, by being named to the Fall Semester 2024 Dean’s List. Students named to the Dean’s List must earn a grade point average of at least 3.50 on a 4.00 scale, while carrying a minimum of

Folkers Awarded Dean’s and Chancellor’s Lists Status

    On Friday, February 7, 2025, University of Wisconsin-Platteville announced its Dean’s List.  Honored are those full-time students who earned a grade-point average of 3.75 and above, in the Fall 2024 semester. The University also announced its Chancellor’s List, honoring those with a perfect 4.0 grade-point average for the