Sterling Optimists seek students for speech contest

STERLING – The Sterling Optimist Club is sponsoring a virtual speech contest March 11 that is open to all middle school and high school students in Sterling.

A $200 cash prize will be given to the local winner. Up to $15,000 in scholarships can be won at subsequent levels of the competition.

Contact Sam Meier at 815-535-0776 or sam.meier@edwardjones.com by Feb. 15 for an application and more information.