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FNB’s Customer Appreciation Lunch on Friday
Everything will be packaged in bags, so customers can just need to pull into the marked area to pick up their meals from FNB staff. Farmers National Bank has been serving Northwest Illinois since 1902, with locations in Prophetstown, Morrison, and Geneseo. Visit their website for more information.
Central Illinois pipefitter launches labor union chapter for women
SAVOY, Ill. (WCIA) — In August, WCIA is featuring blue-collar workers in Central Illinois. It’s commonly known as a male-dominated industry, but now, a group of women is coming together to show girls can get the job done too. When Laura Abbott graduated from the U of I, she was excited to start her teaching […]
Wake Up Tri-Counties with Connie about What’s Happening in Cambridge
Connie Johnson joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to talk about What is Happening in Cambridge. There is a movie in the park this Friday, August 23rd, at dusk. Bring a blanket or lawn chair to watch ‘Trolls Band Together’. Or come early for Family Fun Night from 6 to 8 PM; there are plenty of activities for kids in College Square Park. There is a Cambridge Car Cruise-in on September 12th in College Square Park. Homecoming is on September 21st, with a parade and football game. Watch for information on the Backyard BBQ Fest 2024.
VNA Community Service’s ‘Fill the Freezer’ program helps feed Knox County seniors while making lasting relationships
GALESBURG, Ill. (KWQC) - VNA Community Services is helping seniors enjoy a homecooked meal with their “Fill the Freezer” initiative. The purpose of the program is to collect donations of fresh meats and produce to support the congregate meal program, officials said. This helps provide meals for Knox County seniors.
Iowa schools add brain retreat rooms for students to decompress
SCOTT COUNTY, Iowa — With the summer winds down, Scott County schools are welcoming students with a room where winding down is encouraged. The room is called the Brain Health Retreat Room and is a space where students can decompress during class time when their stress levels are high.
Kewanee High School Varsity Boy’s Golf Results from August 21, 2024
In a recent high school golf competition at Baker Park, teams from Kewanee, Stark County, Midland, and Williamsfield showcased their skills. Stark County had a team score of 199, Kewanee had 187, Midland had 176, and Williamsfield finished with 164. Jimmy Langdon from Stark County achieved the best individual score with 40.
Detention hearing delayed for man arrested on murder charges
A Knox County judge was set Thursday to rule on a request by prosecutors to keep a Galesburg man charged with murder locked up until trial. But, instead, the judge delayed the hearing for Christopher Alfaro, 27, until Friday at 12:00 p.m. Alfaro says he’s trying to hire a private...
5K set to remember local fallen soldier and support greater community
ROCHELLE, Ill. — A family is continuing their fight for answers surrounding the death of a Western Illinois University graduate. He was found dead in Galesburg back in 2018 after his body was lying in a drainage ditch. Tyler's parents, Sandy Halsne and Keith Smith, have been pushing for...
Dennis Quaid attends red carpet premiere of’Reagan’ biopic in Dixon
DIXON, Ill. (WTVO) — Hollywood star Dennis Quaid, who plays the title role in the new film “Reagan,” walked the red carpet for the film’s premiere in former President Ronald Reagan’s hometown of Dixon Illinois. “This is huge. This is what they call grassroots, actually. This one is more important than the Hollywood premiere, to […]
Aledo U-pick flower farm opens to public Saturday
ALEDO, Ill. (KWQC) -It’s a u-pick flower farm where visitors can unwind and enjoy a day filled with sunshine and fresh air in a beautiful rural setting. Katie Danner, Danndee Flowers, highlights her vast farm filled with flowers that is about a 35-minute drive from the Quad Cities. She additionally shows off farm products such as bath ‘n body oil, candles, lavender bundles, jam, honey, and more.
City of Galesburg Meetings for August 26th and 27th, 2024
A meeting of the 2% Foreign Fire Tax Board is scheduled for Monday, August 26, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at the Central Fire Station, 150 South Broad Street. View the agenda on the City’s website. A special meeting of the Landmark Commission is scheduled for Tuesday, August 27, 2024,...
Upon further review: Referee shortage changes Galesburg’s first home football game. Here’s what we know
It hasn’t hit Galesburg High School too much — until now. A shortage of referees is causing the first home football game of the season for the Galesburg Silver Streaks to be moved to Saturday, September 7th, from the night before. And new GHS Athletic Director Nick Young...
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