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‘Let the wind carry your words:’ Galesburg wind phone connects people to those they’ve lost
Every night, Shawn Retter steps outside his home and makes a call from a phone in his front yard. He picks up the receiver and talks to his mom, who died in 2017, and his friend John, who died a few weeks ago. “It’s a one-way phone. There’s no dial...
Knox County Humane Society Pet of the Week
Introducing our Pet of the Week- Loke!! Loke was surrendered to our shelter back in 2021 at approximately 2-3 years old. He was soon adopted afterwards and has been in his adopted home for almost three years and has recently and unfortunately found himself back at the shelter. Loke is now approximately around 5-6 years old and is currently weighing around 70 pounds.
Quilt show, Rat-Hole Run among 10 things to do in the Galesburg area this weekend
The first weekend of August is upon us, which means summer is slowly winding down and school is starting up soon. With that said, there's still plenty of things to do in the Galesburg area this weekend. First Fridays ...
Car Cruise Set Up Begins Early Friday in Monmouth
The Maple City Street Machines Cruise Night will take over the streets of Monmouth this Friday, August 2nd. Monmouth Police Chief Joe Switzer reminds motorists and local residents that streets will begin being blocked off at 6:30 am:. “We are going to start setting up for the car show and...
Cruise Night in the Maple City
The 25th Annual Maple City Street Machines Car Cruise will take over the City of Monmouth on Friday. Clifford Adams gives a rundown of the event:. “We will be starting it off at 7 am on the Square setting up the registration table. Actually, before that cars will already be here. After we get the registration table set up with the t-shirts and everything, people can come register. We will be parking cars starting in the 400 Block of South Main Street, work our way north to the Square, and then on North Main Street. We ask people to come to the Square, to the big red tent, and register their vehicle.”
75 Years of History at the Warren County Prime Beef Festival
2024 marks the 75th year of the Warren County Prime Beef Festival in Monmouth. With the theme “Prime Beef Through the Ages,” the festival will reflect on 75 years of memories, history, and accomplishments, shares Board Member Aubrey McVey:. “With it being the 75th annual, we are trying...