Council Discusses Storm Damage and Clean-Up in Tampico

An early morning severe storm brought down trees, branches, and power poles and caused widespread damage and power outages to Tampico on Tuesday, June 25.
Thicksten’s Popcorn a Traditional 4th of July Treat in Prophetstown

Independence Day festivities in Prophetstown always include fireworks, a basketball tournament, Streetscape painting, music in the park, Cub Scouts food stand, and expanded hours for Thicksten’s Popcorn stand, located at 214 Washington Street.
FSA’s Customer Kiosks Now Available Nationwide

The new customer kiosks from USDA’s Farm Service Agency are now available at every county office nationwide.
BHC Announces Honors for East Campus Grads

GALVA, IL – Black Hawk College awards honors to graduates earning an associate degree who meet the following requirements:
The Week Ahead: July 4-10, 2024

Here’s a roundup of local and regional events for the upcoming week:
Educators Encouraged to Register for Workplace Wednesday Tours

It’s not too late to sign up for Workplace Wednesday offered by the Regional Office of Education #47. Sessions will be held July 10, 17 and 24 from 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Department of Public Health Reminds Illinoisans to Avoid July 4th Hazards & Celebrate Summer Safely

CHICAGO – As people across the state prepare to celebrate the 2024 Fourth of July holiday, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding Illinoisans to heed proven safety advice and avoid ruining the festivities.
City of Morrison Joins Electric Aggregation Program

The City of Morrison is pleased to inform its community, that as the result of its public formal bidding
process through Rock River Energy Services Co., the City has selected MC Squared Energy Services, LLC (mc²) to serve eligible residents and small business customers with electric supply services for a 24- month term beginning with the September 2024 ComEd meter read cycle.
Obituary-Judith R. Barnett

Judith R. Barnett, 78, of Sterling, IL died Monday July 1, 2024 at Citadel of Sterling.