Two area students have been named to the dean’s list at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse for the fall semester of the 2025-26 academic year.

The Sauk Valley Community College Board of Trustees heard more details about plans for a proposed public safety building on the SVCC campus at its February meeting.

Eastland beat West Carroll 46-33 as Wyatt Carroll scored 17 points. The Cougars will face Orion in Friday's 7 p.m. Class 1A Bureau Valley Regional final after the Chargers beat Fulton 72-62. Erie-Prophetstown also fell short to Aurora Christian in Wednesday's Sauk Valley roundup.

Eastland beat West Carroll 46-33 as Wyatt Carroll scored 17 points. The Cougars will face Orion in Friday's 7 p.m. Class 1A Bureau Valley Regional final after the Chargers beat Fulton 72-62. Erie-Prophetstown also fell short to Aurora Christian in Wednesday's Sauk Valley roundup.

Oregon hit five of its first six 3-point attempts, then used a huge second-quarter run to take control early in a 76-48 win over Rock Falls in their Class 2A Rock Falls Regional semifinal Wednesday night at Tabor Gym.

Connor Politsch was a "game-changer", scoring 24 points to help Forreston beat Annawan 52-44 in a Class 1A Alleman Regional semifinal. The Cardinals will face Newman in Friday's regional final at 7 p.m.

Newman pushed the pace Wednesday night and it led to a season high in scoring after an 85-63 win over Alleman in the regional semifinals. The Comets (32-1) set their single-season wins record and advanced to Friday's Alleman Regional final against Forreston at 7 p.m.

Erie preschool screenings are for children who will be 3 years old by Sept. 1, 2026.

To be eligible for the president’s list, students must have earned a perfect 4.0 grade-point average during the fall 2025 semester at Drake.

State Rep. Brad Fritts, R-Dixon, has presented the Lee County Drug Court Team with a certificate of recognition and commemoration for the effort, dedication and hard work that has led to the success of Lee County’s drug court program.