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BAYLIS, Ill. — Western Illinois University (WIU) and John Wood Community College (JWCC) officials finalized their agricultural articulation agreement Friday at the new JWCC Agricultural Education Center. This agreement, also known as a 2+2 Agreement, is for those students who transfer from JWCC with an Associate of Applied Science degree in Agricultural Business and…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College recently promoted Angie Royal to vice president of student experience and Julie Straus to the role of vice president for finance and chief financial officer. Royal joined C-SC in July 2021 as the dean of Student Life. As vice president for student experience, Royal will oversee and guide the student…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — The Office of Counseling Wellness at Culver-Stockton College, together with the psychology department, will launch the Green Bandana Project at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 20 in Meaders Lounge. The event will help educate students about the nationwide mental health awareness and suicide prevention movement. Culver-Stockton students can become advocates and leaders for…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Salvation Army of Quincy Christmas Campaign chairs Josh and Tieraney Craig announced the completion of a record-breaking 2022 Christmas campaign with a total of $507,343 raised. The Quincy campaign goal was $435,000. The Tree of Lights Christmas Campaign is The Salvation Army’s major fundraising effort each year. Money raised during the campaign…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The conversation about diversity training continued at the Hannibal School Board meeting Wednesday night. As part of a regular update Susan Johnson, superintendent of the Hannibal Public School District, said the entire faculty and staff have now completed discrimination and harassment training. Johnson also provided two different proposals she has received for diversity…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Finding housing in Quincy is expected to become more efficient now that the first housing advocate training session took place Wednesday at the Quincy Public Library. Led by Janet Conover and three other members of the Safe and Livable Housing Committee, 18 people representing local churches, clinics and social service agencies met to learn…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy City Council waived the usual three readings and approved a lease to provide temporary office space for Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-15th District). The issue was discussed at length at the Jan. 9 City Council meeting and Mayor Mike Troup said it was a temporary solution while Miller’s staff looked for a…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The proposed tax to fund a permanent stormwater system for the city of Hannibal was temporarily killed at the Hannibal City Council meeting Tuesday evening. The proposed tax, or Proposition S, was withdrawn by Hannibal Board of Public Works Director Darrin Gordon before council members could decide if it would be on…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — Following years of dedicated service and support of Western Illinois University, Wayne Whipps, a 1977 graduate, answered the call in December and contributed two major gifts to For the W campaign for Western Illinois University. A long-time donor to WIU, Whipps worked with WIU assistant athletic director for development Mark Scherer to…
Read Full Article NEBO, Ill. — A Nebo man was arrested Friday and lodged in the Pike County Jail for three offenses. The investigation began on Jan. 9 when Scott E. Bricking, 51, came to the Pike County Sheriff’s Department to report his involvement in a crime. The Pike County Sheriff’s Department investigated the crime Bricking had reported and…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — A Carthage man was arrested Monday after being clocked going 126 miles per hour on his motorcycle, and he also had outstanding warrants out of Lee County, Iowa, and Des Moines County, Iowa. At around 2:12 p.m. Monday, the Hancock County Sheriff’s Department received a report of a reckless driver east bound…
Read Full Article MONROE CITY, Mo. — Loyd’s Gifts and Collectibles is moving its Monroe City store, currently at 111 S. Main, to a new location at 100 N. Main inside Applebee Tree Flowers and Gifts on Tuesday, Jan. 17. In a press release, owner Doug Tenhouse said, “Loyd’s really enjoys being a part of the Monroe City…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — To commemorate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., Western Illinois University will host a week of service Jan. 16-20. Events scheduled as part of this year’s initiative include: Monday, Jan. 16 — Macomb’s annual community MLK march will begin in downtown Macomb and end at the Mount Calvary Church of God…
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