June 28
Scott County Extension Council Meeting at the Extension Office
7pm

July 1
Pesticide Applicator Testing
10am-2pm at the Extension Office

July 26
Scott County Extension Council Meeting at the Extension Office
7pm

August 5
Pesticide Applicator Testing
10am-2pm at the Extension Office

August 23
Scott County Extension Council Meeting at the Extension Office
7pm

September 2
Pesticide Applicator Testing
10am-2pm at the Extension Office

September 27
Scott County Extension Council Meeting at the Extension Office
7pm

October 5
Aquatic, Forest and Roadside Pest Management CIC, $35 if registered by 9/28/11, after that $45
At the Scott County Extension Office, 9am-11:30am

October 7
Pesticide Applicator Testing
10am-2pm at the Extension Office

October 25
Scott County Extension Council Meeting at the Extension Office
7pm

October 27
Mosquito & Public Health Pest Management CIC, $35 if registered by 10/20/11, after that $45
At the Scott County Extension Office, 9am-11:30am

November 4
Pesticide Applicator Testing
10am-2pm at the Extension Office

November 9
Ornamental & Turf Applicators CIC, $35 if registered by 11/2/11, after that $45
At the Scott County Extension Office, 1:30pm-4pm

November 16
Commercial Ag Weed, Insect, and Plant Disease Management CIC, $35 if registered by 11/9/11, after that
$45, at the Scott County Extension Office, 9am-11:30am

November 29
Fumigation CIC, $35 if registered by 11/22/11, after that $45, at the Scott County Extension Office,
9am-11:30am

December 2
Pesticide Applicator Testing
10am-2pm at the Extension Office

December 7
Pest Control Operators CIC, $35 if registered by 11/30/11, after that $45, at the Scott County Extension Office,
9am-11:30am

Visit our events calendar at our web site: http://dbs.extension.iastate.edu/calendar/

News from Graceland University

For more information contact: Randy Meline, 641.784.5213

LAMONI, IA (06/07/2011)(readMedia)-- The honor roll lists for Graceland University's Fall 2010 term have been announced. Students named to the President's list earned a perfect 4.0 grade point average. Students on the Honors list earned a GPA between 3.65 and 3.99. Those on the Dean's list earned a GPA between 3.25 and 3.64.

Roxanne Garneau of Davenport, IA named to Graceland University's President's List.

Thomas Ratkiewicz of Moline, IL named to Graceland University's Dean's List.

Graceland University was established in 1895 as a non-sectarian liberal arts institution of higher learning. It operates campuses in Lamoni, Iowa and Independence, Missouri, and offers degree completion programs at three other sites – the Kirkwood Community College campus in Cedar Rapids, Iowa; the Indian Hills Community College campus in Centerville, Iowa; and the North Central Missouri College campus in Trenton, Missouri.

Students from more than 40 states and 40 nations choose from over 50 academic programs at Graceland. For information about attending GU, please view our website: www.graceland.edu, and follow the links to Admissions and Financial Aid, call 866-GRACELAND (866.472.2352), or write to Graceland University, Admissions Office, 1 University Place, Lamoni, IA 50140.

Jordan Catholic School Honor Roll

GRADE 6
OUTSTANDING
Lucy Adlfinger
Maris Boelens
Sidney Boelens
Conner Boyd
August Darrow
Brian Do
Lisa Do
Sam Dodson
Michael Elliott
Ellie Franks
Molly Hunter
Noel Huntley
Peter Moens
Peyton Tanghe

GRADE 6
DISTINGUISHED
PJ Collins
Samantha Sharp
Ashley Slaight
Ben Woeber

GRADE 7
OUTSTANDING
James Becker
Lily Coleman
Lilia Darrow
Jenna Fisher
Bryce Humphrey
Andy Maloney
Grace Maloney
Katie Maloney
Andy Maynard
Ali Milani
Jasmine Moseley
Marina Pickslay
Yvonne Ramirez
Brooke Sheraden
Cassie Wales 

GRADE 7
DISTINGUISHED
Kyle Barkalow
Emily Bauer
Amber Bausch
Lucy Berry
Sabrina Cincola
Matthew DiIulio
Maria Do
Kate Florence
Kathy Hougland
Dominic Huntley
Kaylee Jawoisz
Frankie Lozoya
Austin Mendoza
Peter Mihm
Rachel Patting
Ale Rodriguez
Abby Springsteen
Kyler Yodts

GRADE 8
OUTSTANDING
Isabelle Anderson
Joe Bryant
Michael Do
Phuc Do
Claire Dodson
Daria Guzzo
Michaela Hird
Anthony Hoang
Emily Hoffman
Justice Humphrey
Sam Kelly
Kadie Klauer
Andrew Lekowski
Jacob Orth
Andrew Rea
Sydney Ruggles
Jake Schoeck
Claire Schroeder
Julia Thomer

GRADE 8
DISTINGUISHED
Claire Benisch
Addie Brenny
Grace Copen
Connor Darrow
Tommy Davies
Anna Parkinson
Hannah Standefer

Appoints Seasoned Education Professional to Oversee Landmark Reform of Education in Illinois

CHICAGO – June 7, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today named Gery Chico as the chairman of the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE). Today’s action is the latest in a series of appointments the Governor is making as he continues to fulfill his commitment to increasing efficiency and accountability in all areas of state government, fostering economic development and creating jobs today and in the future.

“Gery Chico’s decades of experience in education and administration will help keep our schools competitive and prepare our students to succeed in the global economy,” said Governor Quinn. “His leadership will be vital as Illinois prepares to implement ground-breaking education reform that we hope will become the model for the entire country.”

Chico previously served as president of the board of trustees for the Chicago Public Schools and chairman of the City Colleges of Chicago board. He is also a former chief of staff in the Chicago mayor’s office. Chico holds a juris doctorate from Loyola University Chicago and is active in numerous community organizations including the Chicago Urban League, After School Matters and the Illinois Education Foundation.

As President of the Chicago Public Schools, Chico led an effort that improved student performance and teacher confidence for six consecutive years, turned a projected deficit of $1.3 billion into a $345 million surplus, and invested money to build 65 new school facilities and renovate another 375 existing school structures.

Chico also pushed for extended school day programs that allowed over 125,000 students to get more time in the classroom. In addition, he oversaw the creation of afterschool and summer programs that provided nearly 200,000 students with constructive activities to prevent youth crime.

The Illinois State Board of Education is composed of nine members appointed by the Governor to serve four-year terms. The board sets educational policies and guidelines that benefit Illinois’ more than two million students attending for public and private schools, preschool through grade 12, as well as vocational education.

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