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Emmalee Kilstrom’s Evergreen Project Wins Prestigious Agricultural Grant

In an exciting development for local agriculture, Emmalee Kilstrom of Kewanee has been awarded a significant grant to bolster her ambitious Supervised Agricultural Experience project. Named 'Emmalee's Evergreens', her initiative caught the attention of Farm Credit, leading to a $1,000 grant to propel her ...
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Black Hawk College Students and Staff Rally to Stock Campus Pantries

In a heartwarming display of community support, Black Hawk College hosted a successful food and hygiene drive last month, amassing over 1,200 essential items to replenish its on-campus food pantries. The initiative, dubbed "Feed the Hawk," saw wide participation from students and staff, ensuring ...
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Operation Santa Claus

The 2024 edition of Operation Santa Claus has been a success with a record 11 families being provided Christmas gifts and groceries thanks to our generous donors and the work of Rock Falls Police and Rock Falls Fire staff and their families. On Monday, December ...
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Empowering Achievement Black Hawk College Celebrates Students with Disabilities

In an inspiring move towards inclusivity, Black Hawk College in Illinois has launched honor society chapters specifically for students with disabilities, becoming the state's second community college to extend such membership. The newly chartered Delta Alpha Pi International Honor Society chapters, aimed at recognizing ...
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Countdown to 43rd Annual Hardcore 5K Run Your Ice Off on December 31st

The countdown is on for the 43rd Annual Hardcore 5K, set for December 31st at the Flemish American Club. Starting at 1:00 PM, this beloved race challenges participants physically and treats them to homemade chili and pork sandwiches post-race. Registration is open at www.getmeregistered.com/hardcore5k. ...
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Aledo Welcomes New Finance Director Marisa Barrett

Aledo welcomes Marisa Barrett as its new Finance Director. Barrett, hailing from the Quad Cities, brings a wealth of experience in corporate finance to her new role. Since joining the city earlier this year, she has been hard at work preparing the upcoming fiscal ...
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Just Hired at WIU: Elizabeth Orwig

Meet Elizabeth Orwig, a WIU’s Special Education program graduate who has accepted a position as a Junior High Special Education teacher at Colona Grade School. “When I graduated, I knew I wanted to live in the Quad Cities,” Orwig said. “I went on the Illinois ...
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Dixon Stage Left kicks off 2025

Dixon Stage Left is set to entertain audiences with "NUNSENSE," a divine musical comedy, from March 28th to 30th at the Jerry Mathis Theatre, courtesy of Sauk Valley Community College. This event is a highlight of their Capital Campaign, supporting renovations at their new ...
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Structure Fire Reported Wednesday Night

At 8:17 PM, Wednesday, December 18th,  the Macomb Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire at 809 W. Calhoun St with reports of heavy black smoke coming out of the basement windows. The first arriving units arrived on scene at 8:20 PM and ...
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Family Tradition Revived as Wiebler’s Harley-Davidson Takes the Wheel in Kewanee

The wait is over! After a paperwork delay delayed the opening, Wiebler’s Harley-Davidson will hold a soft opening today, December 19, 2024, from 9 AM to 5 PM. Stop by and meet David Wiebler and visit the former Reiman’s Harley-Davidson employees.  Transactions will likely ...
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Join Santa for a Joyful Afternoon at the Kewanee Public Library on December 20, 2024

Get ready for a festive treat at the local library this December 20th! The Youth Department invites families to a delightful afternoon with Santa Claus from 3:30 to 4:30 PM. This is a perfect opportunity for children to meet the jolly icon of the ...
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Spreading Joy and Hope Through Operation Sheriff’s Angel Tree

The Knox County Sheriff's Office is reaching out to the community with a heartwarming initiative called Operation Sheriff's Angel Tree. This special project aims to brighten the Christmas season for children of incarcerated parents. With 17 young beneficiaries this year, the Sheriff's office is ...
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