Deborah Gertz Husar
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Travel contest win takes Liberty eighth-grader to Belgium, Netherlands
LIBERTY, Ill. — Liberty eighth-grader Jake Masters knew just what he wanted to ask his counterparts in Amsterdam. → Read More
Villa Kathrine visit enriches learning for Lincoln-Douglas students
QUINCY — It didn’t take much for Villa Kathrine Volunteer Coordinator Betty Poore to get the attention of Lincoln-Douglas kindergartners. → Read More
EMT class "an amazing opportunity" for QAVTC students
QUINCY — Watching her dad become an emergency medical technician, and seeing how much he enjoyed it, made an impression on Gabby Gould. → Read More
Quincy farmer rallies for climate change policy in farm bill
QUINCY — A Quincy farmer headed to Washington, D.C. on Monday with a message about climate change and its impact on the farm. → Read More
"I've learned a lot about business"
QUINCY — Rooney fifth-grader Oliver Watts thinks about someday starting his own business. → Read More
Celebrating 'a great day' for New Philadelphia, National Park Service
PITTSFIELD, Ill. — A few strokes of a pen Tuesday afternoon marked the start of the next chapter in New Philadelphia's story. → Read More
Statewide listening tour brings Illinois Arts Council reps to Quincy
QUINCY — Illinois Arts Council Agency Executive Director Joshua Davis-Ruperto says a Tuesday visit to Quincy offers vital information as the organization looks to shift its funding model. → Read More
Grant clears way for energy efficient ag classroom, shop updates
MADISON, Mo. — Katie Havenkamp’s ag students won’t have to look very far next year to see the benefits of energy efficiency. → Read More
Love of critters inspires teen's work with animal shelter
PITTSFIELD, Ill. — There’s one reason why Kate Royalty spends so much time supporting the Pike County Animal Shelter. → Read More
Internet grant drives "positive change" in Hancock County
GALESBURG, Ill. — A federal investment will help Illinois families and businesses access new and critical opportunities. → Read More
School Board approves seeking grants for programs 'we want for students'
QUINCY — The Quincy School Board cleared the way toward accessing a key building block of district finances — state and federal grants. → Read More
Vaping a problem at QHS
QUINCY — It’s happening in the bathrooms, and sometimes in the hallways. → Read More
Three generations work together in this year's Farm Family of the Year
PAYSON, Ill. — Tim and LeAnn Maiers find success on the farm in the past and in the future. → Read More
Griggsville business credits customers, colleagues for success
GRIGGSVILLE, Ill. — It was never a given that Ed Logan would follow his dad’s footsteps into the family business. → Read More
Your Turn/Lynn Niewohner
When I was a kid, I wanted to be … the first woman to ever play in the Major Leagues. I had a mean arm and thought I could be a pitcher in the big leagues. What would you rather be doing right now? I love to travel and see the world. There’s plenty more I need to see. → Read More
'Town kid' finds passion in teaching agriculture
MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Chris Miller credits his teachers with igniting the passion for agriculture that led to his career. → Read More
New law requires media literacy lessons in high school
QUINCY — Rooney third-grade classmates Cassidy Bradfield and Blayne Matlick already understand the importance of being aware of what they’re reading, watching and doing when online. → Read More
USDA grant will bring high-speed internet to rural Hancock County
COLCHESTER, Ill. — An investment by the U.S. Department of Agriculture will bring high-speed internet to rural Hancock County. → Read More
Office referrals, out of school suspensions up at QJHS
QUINCY — The number of office discipline referrals and out of school suspension days increased in first semester at Quincy Junior High School compared to a year ago. → Read More
Brown County survey findings a 'call to action'
MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Maggie Strong considers the results of the latest Brown County survey a call to action. → Read More