The Erie-Prophetstown and Oregon competitive cheer squads are gearing up for sectionals, which will be Saturday.

Oregon High School Spanish teacher Kimberly Radostits — known as Ms. Rad to most around her — was named one of five finalists for 2023 National Teacher of the Year.

Lower interest rates on short-term bonds and more consistent tax rate were presented as favorable options during a regular board of education meeting.

Proceeds from the Stupor Bowl support the Dixon Public School District Foundation.

Bee will be Feb. 16 Dixon High School and elementary-age students in Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties are eligible through their schools.

The regular board meeting will be 7 p.m. Wednesday at Sterling High School library.

A Student Council trip to Chicago was one his favorite memories of high school.

Some of his favorite memories came from participating in his sophomore speech class.

Six-person team danced to Latin disco "Bailar."