Kirkwood Community College Announces Graduates

  The 2026 Kirkwood Community College Commencement Ceremony was held on Saturday, May 9, at 10:00 a.m., at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in downtown Cedar Rapids IA.  Congratulations to all the Kirkwood graduates! Area Illinois students earned the following...

Teens: Are You Looking for a Career in Food Service?

  High school students, are you looking for a career in food service?  Do you want to earn higher wages?  Youths aged 14-to-18 should register for the upcoming 4-H ServSafe Manager Certification Course, sponsored by University of Illinois Extension.  Sessions...

Aurora University Students Named to Fall 2025 Dean’s List

  Aurora University has named the following five area students to the Dean’s List for the fall 2025 semester.  The Dean’s List recognizes full-time undergraduate students who have earned a 3.6 grade-point average or higher. Illinois students are...

CGH Career Fair:  Explore Your Future in Healthcare March 31

  Are you looking for a rewarding career, where your work truly makes a difference?  Join us at the upcoming “CGH Career Fair,” on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.  It will be held at the Post House Ballroom, 100 W. Second Street,...

Corrected Text: Mullen Earns Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree

  On Saturday, February 16, 2026, the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point, WI, conferred degrees to 534 graduates for the fall 2025 semester. This correction was submitted to thecity1.com by the University. Kerry Mullen, Sterling, IL, earned a Doctor of...