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Abigail Gallagher of Reedsburg earned a place on the Dean’s List at Southern New Hampshire University for the fall 2021 semester.

To qualify, students must be full time and have a GPA of at least 3.5.

John Karow of Rock Springs achieved academic honors at Wisconsin Luther College.

He made the Dean’s List for the fall 2021 semester. He graduated from Luther Preparatory School.

To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must carry a GPA of 3.6 or higher.

Luther College prepares students for roles in Christian leadership.

Lucas Riberich of Rock Springs made the Dean’s List at Upper Iowa University for the fall 2021 semester.

Riberich is studying conservation management.

To be honored, students must be full time and achieve a GPA of at least 3.5.

Danielle Peyer of Reedsburg was added to the Dean’s List at Wartburg College for the fall semester.

To be recognized, students must have a GPA of at least 3.5. Overall, 509 students made the Dean’s List for the fall term.

A Reedsburg resident completed the United States Marine Corps boot camp at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego on Jan. 14.

Pvt. Skyler Correia, 19, underwent 13 weeks of intensive basic training as one of 80 recruits in Training Platoon 1002.

During training, Correia achieved the status of Expert Rifleman.

Reedsburg Public Library’s eight-week winter youth schedule is in full swing, with a number of opportunities for children and families to enjoy programs after school! In the next week, Miss Jess and Miss Maxine will be hosting Teen Time, Family Night and After School Book Club.

Police reported that a Reedsburg man was arrested Jan. 14 after his vehicle nearly caused an accident at East Main and Myrtle streets.

The public is invited to an open house about Reedsburg’s proposed comprehensive plan.

The gathering will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 20 at Reedsburg Area High School. City staff will be on site to share information, answer questions and listen to opinions.

Back in the mid-1800s, school teachers — especially male teachers — ruled their classrooms with an iron hand, or in one case, with a leather whip. Charles Wing, who attended a three-room school on Baraboo’s First Street in the 1850s, spoke of his experience as a young student there at a 1908 Old Settlers meeting.

Scholars with local ties had noteworthy performances at the University of Wisconsin-Stout for the fall 2021 semester.

Those who finish with a GPA of 3.5 or higher are marked on the Dean’s List.

Locals, their hometown, year of study and major are as follows.

--Paige Morris, Cazenovia, senior, management.