Mason County chooses new fair queen Jul 24, 2008
She is a 2008 graduate of Havana High School and will attend Western Illinois University in the fall, where she will major in elementary education. During the impromptu portion of the pageant she was asked to describe herself in three words. (Pekin Times, IL)
Canton graduates guide RiverPlex activities Jul 20, 2008
Freeman's route to Peoria was a straight shot from Western Illinois University, from where he graduated in 2001 with a degree in Exercise Science. He started in Peoria as a parttime personal trainer and worked his way up to his current position. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Hearing date for PCC set Jul 19, 2008
The economic impact survey was conducted by the Institute of Rural Affairs (IRA) at Western Illinois University and included Livingston, LaSalle, McLean and Woodford counties. The study, conducted at the behest of the Illinois Department of Corrections, concluded that "closure of Pontiac Correctional Center would have deep and significant negative impacts on the local and regional economies. The consequences will extend far beyond the loss of employment, personnel compensation and operating... (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Trinity church welcomes new youth director Jul 19, 2008
Azbell graduated from Farmington High School in Farmington and attended Western Illinois University in Macomb. Article Rating. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Prison closure bad for Pontiac, good for Thomson Jul 18, 2008
An economic impact survey conducted by the Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs at Western Illinois University, Macomb, notes the six-county region around Thomson would see a $47. 5 million boost in its economy. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Mundt Named Assistant Coach Jul 18, 2008
Mundt was most recently the head men's and women's swimming coach at Western Illinois University. He was named the 2006-07 Mid-Continent Conference Women's Coach of the Year. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Sherrick, Rodeffer Co-athletes of the Year Jul 16, 2008
Sherrick signed with Western Illinois University after displaying his talents in discus and the shot put. Sherrick was a consistent first or second place finisher in each event this season. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
Hetzel repeats as women's champ Jul 15, 2008
Hetzel, a sophomore at Western Illinois University in Macomb, will start her second season as a member of the Westerwinds' women's golf team when school resumes. I'll just work on my game and get ready for school, Hetzel said. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Division I FCS ADA Announces 2008-09 Officers and Executive Committee Jul 13, 2008
Cleveland, Ohio The members of the Division I Football Championship Subdivision Athletics Directors Association (FCS ADA) have selected Tim Van Alstine, director of athletics at Western Illinois University, to serve as President for 2008-09 ... Location Cleveland, OH Founded / Joined NACDA 1994 / 1998 Colors Blue, Gray, Yellow President Tim Van Alstine Director of Athletics Western Illinois University National Office Contact ... 440/892-4000 President Tim Van Alstine Director of Athletics... (Nacda.com)
Around the Tri-State Area this weekend Jul 13, 2008
The Western Illinois University Summer Music Theatre presents Me and My Girl at 7:30 p.m. each day. Tickets cost 20 for adults and 15 for seniors age 62 and older and children age 12 and younger. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Byers, Butcher named Athlete, Coach of Year in track and field Jul 13, 2008
She committed to Western Illinois University earlier this year. Six other athletes received consideration. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
Wolff named acting superintendent Jul 8, 2008
She took a sabbatical from 1991 to 1995, earning a master's degree in English at Western Illinois University, Macomb, and teaching as an assistant in the program. She also was a teaching assistant at the University of Iowa, Iowa City, in her Ph. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Davis appointed vice president of new division at Spoon River College Jul 7, 2008
Davis has been a member of the Preparing Quality Teachers Committee of Central Illinois community colleges and Western Illinois University since 2002 ... Davis has written numerous successful grants, resulting in new and expanded projects and opportunities not only for the college, but also for area communities, including a grant from the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Digital Divide to hire a Community Technology Training Specialist; a HECA grant in partnership with Western... (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Elizabeth B. Kiddoo Jul 2, 2008
She graduated from New Boston High School and attended Western Illinois University. She married Don W. Kiddoo on July 9, 1937, in Canton, Mo. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
ISU: Timing couldn't be better for free bike loaner program Jun 29, 2008
Some were discouraging like Western Illinois University, where officials said their honor system failed from lack of accountability. WIU let students take and return bikes when they wanted, and the bikes simply disappeared. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Bruder to Wed Huebner Jun 28, 2008
Lance is a graduate of Wapello High School in Wapello, Iowa, and a graduate of Western Illinois University where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in special education. He is employed by the Liberty Public School District as a special education teacher. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Lettes come home again Jun 27, 2008
PEKIN Lori Pancratz would love to hit in addition to pitching for the Western Illinois University softball team. After what she did Wednesday night for the Pekin Lettes, maybe she'll get that opportunity. (Pekin Times, IL)
Central Lee gets three new administrators Jun 26, 2008
She earned her teaching degree in special education from Western Illinois University and her principalship from Viterbo University ... She also holds an education specialist degree from Western Illinois University. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Lettes past and present ready to face off Jun 25, 2008
The college coaches on the Lettes alumni roster are Holly (Killion) Van Vlyman of Western Illinois University, the 2007 Summit League Coach of the Year, and Heather Doty of Illinois Central College. Both pitched in college, Van Vlyman at WIU and Doty at Bradley University. (Pekin Times, IL)
Speakers at Keokuk event say there is no peace without justice, forgiveness Jun 24, 2008
Professor Yavuz Agan of Western Illinois University and a member of the Islamic Center of Macomb, Ill. explained that the word Islam literally means peace. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Come hell or high water Jun 21, 2008
Lyttaker's son was a student at Western Illinois University at the time. An 82-year-old man Victor Boline, now deceased had the fortitude of Lyttaker and didn't leave his home. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Engagement is announced Jun 21, 2008
She is a 2002 graduate of Spoon River Valley High School and a 2006 graduate of Western Illinois University. She is employed at Havana Junior High School. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Hamilton woman to become Keokuk principal Jun 21, 2008
She is a professor of mathematics at Western Illinois University. She earned her Ph. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Groups, businesses supporting volunteers Jun 19, 2008
Some help is coming from Western Illinois University in Macomb. According to the university, the football team's defensive coordinator Thomas Casey took three players and Jason Kaufman assistant athletics director for media services and broadcasting to Niota to help on Tuesday. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Woll third in qualifier Jun 19, 2008
Matt Wennmaker of Oregon was fourth at 145, and Kyle Peterman a Western Illinois University teammate of Woll was fifth at 147. Cullen, a Normal U. High graduate, will try to qualify for the Illinois Open today at Crestwicke Country Club in Bloomington. (Pekin Times, IL)
Meyer levee breached in Adams County; Warsaw bottoms evacuated Jun 19, 2008
Dougherty said that in the meantime, 40 National Guard troops have been helping with sandbagging the levee and Western Illinois University will send students to help in the area. ADVERTISEMENT. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Hoskins leads by four at Hamilton golf tourney Jun 19, 2008
Hetzel, a member of the Western Illinois University golf team, took away some positives from the round. I was hitting the ball great, Hetzel said. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Fighting the cancer fight Jun 18, 2008
She is a sophomore studying journalism at Western Illinois University. She can be reached at. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Mid-Mo Ladies roll at Seasons Ridge Jun 18, 2008
Robertson is one of the lake's finest golfers, while Holt played in the Lake of the Ozarks Junior Golf Association before moving on to college golf at Western Illinois University. Byland is 2-0 in league play so far. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
"Amazing" Dinosaur Trove Discovered in Utah Jun 18, 2008
Matthew Bonnan, of Western Illinois University, said, "In the late Jurassic you had the largest animals that ever walked the Earth. "The sauropods sort of reached their zenith of size at this point," added Bonnan, who had just returned from the dig site. (Related: [October 3, 2007].) Continued on LATEST NEWS VIDEOS SOURCES AND RELATED WEB SITES ADVERTISEMENT LATEST PHOTOS IN THE NEWS EMAIL NEWSLETTERPhotos and News of the Week Get the top photos and news of the week from National Geographic... (National Geographic)
Peterson honored for 40 years with First State Bank of Western Illinois Jun 12, 2008
Peterson started his banking career in LaHarpe in 1968 as an agricultural loan officer after graduating from Western Illinois University. He has been president of First State since 1980 and was instrumental in forming the holding company, Lamoine Bancorp. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
Summer magic Jun 11, 2008
She is a sophomore studying journalism at Western Illinois University. She can be reached at erinmaher88. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Area students graduate from WIU Jun 11, 2008
MACOMB More than 1,660 students earned degrees after the spring 2008 semester at Western Illinois University. Area graduates included. (Kewanee Star Courier, IL)
Lyle Cunningham\66 Jun 11, 2008
He received his master's degree from Western Illinois University in Macomb. Lyle had taught for a year at Churchhill Junior High School in Galesburg and four years at Sterling High School, Sterling, Ill. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Charles LeRoy Bentley\83 Jun 10, 2008
During his tenure he received his Specialist in Education Degree from Western Illinois University, Macomb, Ill. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, a life-long member of the American Education Association, the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks, and was a past master and a 50 year member of the Claypoole Masonic Lodge #13, A.F. BR />Survivors are his wife, Doris Bentley, of Fort Madison; four sons, Todd (wife Debbie) Bentley, of Lexington, S.C., Judd (wife Becky)... (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
People Profile --Podeszwa helping special campers be all they can be Jun 10, 2008
But it would be upon his return to enroll at Western Illinois University in McComb where he would major in English and secondary education, 1990-95 that a decision to spend his summers as a summer camps counselor would make a gigantic difference in the direction of Kurt s life for the now nearly two decades since then. It would be at his first summer camping position in those college years that Kurt met Katie of Camp Holiday Home in Lake Geneva, Wis. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Gateway Football Conference Changes Its Name Jun 7, 2008
Members of the Missouri Valley Football Conference (and initial year of membership) include Illinois State University (1985), Indiana State University (1986), Missouri State University (1985), North Dakota State University (2008), the University of Northern Iowa (1985), South Dakota State University (2008), Southern Illinois University (1985), Western Illinois University (1985), and Youngstown State University (1997). Five Missouri Valley Football Conference members also compete in the Missouri... (Siusalukis.com)
WIU dean's list Jun 7, 2008
MACOMB More than 1,785 undergraduate students enrolled in Western Illinois University in Macomb and in Moline were named to the 2008 spring dean s list. To be named to the dean s list, a student must earn at least a 3. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Dual credit classes more popular in Warsaw schools Jun 7, 2008
Savage earned 22 college credits at Warsaw that transferred with him to Western Illinois University. A typical college load is 12 to 15 credits per semester. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Amanda Helmick enjoys reading Jun 5, 2008
Published: Wednesday, June 4, 2008 11:08 AM CDT Amanda Helmick works at Fazes Consignment Shop in Keokuk and is a student at Western Illinois University, Macomb, majoring in fashion merchandising and management. She has lived near Central Lee School, rural Donnellson, all her life and attended Central Lee Schools. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Kewanee grandmother remembers small role in creation of the college Jun 4, 2008
Matt went on to attend the Quad Cities Campus of Western Illinois University and will graduate from there next spring. They were both able to live at home and work to save money to continue their educations as juniors at their respective universities, said Sandy. (Kewanee Star Courier, IL)
Farmington library sets activities to promote economic development Jun 4, 2008
The library district is one of 10 rural libraries partnering with Western Illinois University, the Illinois Institute of Rural Affairs, and the Alliance Library System in a grant-funded program, "Expanding the Entrepreneurial Role for Rural Libraries." Grant funds provided a computer, electronic resources, and training to assist the community in obtaining quality business information. Funding for the grant is provided by the Library Services and Technology Act and administered through the... (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Three Kangaroos garner 2008 First Team all-Summit League honors Jun 3, 2008
Perhaps his greatest badge of honor over the course of the season came when he broke up a 14-match winning streak by Western Illinois University senior Martin Bostrom in March. The Australia-born Ristivojevic played nearly the entire season in the number 1 position and was rewarded with First Team honors despite a 5-8 singles record. (University News, MO)
Kangaroos drop final game of season to Westerwinds Jun 3, 2008
losing 5-3 to Summit League foe Western Illinois University. UMKC infielders Megan Ussary, freshman, and Alicia Baker, senior, who each picked up a pair of hits to go with matching one run efforts, led the Roo offensive attack. (University News, MO)
Programs give children a fun academic boost May 31, 2008
She will be a junior at Eastern Illinois University majoring in elementary education; Lisa McDaniel, a 2007 Eastern Illinois University graduate who majored in elementary education with a concentration on math; Emily Michels, a senior at EIU majoring in elementary education with a concentration on English; Stephanie Klingler, a sophomore at OCC majoring in elementary education, who has more than 10 years of experience in working with children and was a tutor at East Richland Middle School this... (Olney Daily Mail, IL)
Ill. construction program continues to grow May 31, 2008
2 million Western Illinois University riverfront campus in Quad-Cities. -- $7. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Q&A with Frank Draper May 31, 2008
Education: Frank is a 1978 graduate of Muscatine High School, 1982 graduate of the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy, graduate of Muscatine Community College and St. Ambrose with degrees in criminal justice and a graduate degree in law enforcement administration from Western Illinois University. Experience: Into his 26th year as a deputy sheriff in the Patrol Division with the Muscatine County Sheriff s Department. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Lukavsky tabbed new KHS principal May 29, 2008
She grew up in Columbus Junction and earned a bachelor's degree in physical education from Western Illinois University, Macomb, Ill. I became familiar with the Keokuk area as a student in Macomb, she said. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
First yearbook shows a much different BHE May 28, 2008
When I planned what I was going to do after high school in 1966 and 67, I remember applying at the University of Illinois and Western Illinois University, where I was finally accepted. I don t remember even considering Black Hawk East, possibly because it wasn t that well known, or established at the time. (Kewanee Star Courier, IL)
Three are No. 1 at PTHS May 24, 2008
8202 GPA. She will attend Western Illinois University, Macomb, to study biology. Comments. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Wind firms amenable to fee change May 24, 2008
Earlier this month, BP notified the county that they ve hired Roger Brown of Macomb, formerly with Western Illinois University s Institute for Rural Affairs, as their Illinois state developer for alternative energy. Brown has 33 years experience in energy development including petroleum exploration and production. (Kewanee Star Courier, IL)
Kloster seeks supervisors seat from District 5 May 24, 2008
Kloster is a graduate of Southeastern Community College and Western Illinois University. He has been married to Charlene for more than 11 years. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
2002 FMHS grad finishes first album May 23, 2008
He said he went to Western Illinois University in Macomb, Ill. on a music scholarship. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Illinois universities await state budget fate May 23, 2008
Western Illinois University would get $61 million from the House and $58. 3 million from the Senate. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Hawkins spends final year lending ear to MHS students May 22, 2008
He earned a bachelor s degree in elementary education from Illinois State University in 1977, and went on to attain two master s degrees in educational administration from Western Illinois University in 1982, and in curriculum and technology from Southern Illinois University Carbondale in 2000. Hawkins began his career as a second and third grade teacher in Barrington. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Rams pick Wisconsin site for training camp May 22, 2008
The Rams also considered returning to Western Illinois University and looked at Wisconsin-Whitewater. After holding camp at Western Illinois for nine years, the team trained at Rams Park in suburban St. Louis the last three years. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Keeping BHC campuses safe and sound May 16, 2008
He has an associates degree from Black Hawk College, a bachelors degree from St. Ambrose University, and a masters degree from Western Illinois University. Fiems also is a criminal justice professor at Black Hawk College and trains police officers for the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board. (Kewanee Star Courier, IL)
Local students are recognized at WIU May 15, 2008
A number of Fulton County residents attending Western Illinois University were recently inducted into Western s chapter of Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society. The Western Illinois University Chapter of Phi Kappa Phi was chartered in 1972 by 25 faculty members dedicated to academic excellence. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
DEANNA K. HUTTON May 14, 2008
When Walt garnered a National Science Foundation Fellowship in Economics to Western Illinois University, Deanna also began to study toward educational counseling certification. After finishing their programs, Walt and Deanna returned to Los Angeles for one year. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Will stimulus checks improve local economy? Businesses hope so May 14, 2008
Renee Harmon of Keokuk received a bachelor of arts degree from Western Illinois University in Macomb, Ill. this month. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
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Western Illinois University. MACOMB - John Mougros of South Elgin entered Western Illinois University in the fall of 2007 as a freshman with a couple of goals in mind: first, to do well as a student; and secondly, to get rid of the excess weight he had carried all of his life. (Macomb Journal, IL)
Winds reach summit in winning Summit title May 13, 2008
CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Western Illinois University softball team made history on Saturday. Never before in conference history has the No. 4 seeded team won The Summit League Softball Tournament Championship title to advance to the NCAA Regional Tournament. (Macomb Journal, IL)
On Campus Report May 10, 2008
n Thomson grad Justin Eissens, a Western Illinois University pitcher, worked seven innings in Western Illinois 4-3 win over Southern Utah University. Eissens, who did not get a decision, allowed three earned runs on nine hits. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
SRC first community college in Illinois to offer four associate teaching degrees May 9, 2008
Another great aspect of the AAT degree program is the partnership we ve created with the area high schools and with Western Illinois University, said Davis. Our students facilitate future teachers clubs at the high schools, plus take part in pre-teaching experiences at WIU. It has allowed us to forge a great connection between the high schools, our community college, and a four-year university. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
WIU graduation ceremonies fill the weekend May 9, 2008
MACOMB - Ceremonies recognizing the academic and personal accomplishments of Western Illinois University students and alumni will be held today and tomorrow ... The Western Illinois University Symphonic Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Fansler, will play at each Macomb ceremony. (Macomb Journal, IL)
