Prophetstown Firecracker Basketball Tournament Seeks Sponsors & Teams
The Prom and After Prom Committees of Prophetstown High School’s Class of 2028 are this year’s organizers and beneficiaries of the 3-on-3 Prophetstown Firecracker Classic Basketball Tournament, set for Friday, July 4th at the school parking lot.
Prophetstown Fireworks Committee Selling Raffle Tickets
The Prophetstown 4th of July Committee is raising funds for the city’s Friday night fireworks show by selling rubber ducks for a race and raffle tickets for cash and half a hog.
Erie Middle School Ancestor Project: Louise Eleanor Bielema
What is “The Ancestor Project?” As one of the final projects of the year, 7th graders at Erie Middle School were challenged to pick an ancestor, or someone else that they could research and learn more about, in order to write a story telling about their life.
Op-Ed: Offering Bachelor’s Degrees is the Next Step for Community Colleges
Black Hawk College has long stood as a bridge to opportunity – connecting students with education, employers with talent, and our region with economic growth.
Baptisia: Bold, Beautiful, and Underused Native Perennials
As gardeners, we’re often on the lookout for low-maintenance plants with colorful flower displays. One such plant that fits that description, and is vastly underutilized in the landscape, is Baptisia.
Senator Arellano, Jr. Brings Mobile Office Hours to Communities in June
Dixon, IL – State Senator Li Arellano, Jr (R-Dixon) is continuing his commitment to accessible government by taking his office on the road again this June.
Erie Middle School Ancestor Project: Mark Hamilton
What is “The Ancestor Project?” As one of the final projects of the year, 7th graders at Erie Middle School were challenged to pick an ancestor, or someone else that they could research and learn more about, in order to write a story telling about their life.
Celebrating 25 Years of USDA’s Farm Storage Facility Loan Program
USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is celebrating 25 years of the agency’s popular Farm Storage Facility Loan Program (FSFL) this month.
Activity Report of the Morrison Police Department
Morrison’s Interim Chief of Police Michael Moon has released the activity report of the Morrison Police Department.
Good Growing: Are You Falling for These Gardening Myths?
During my time as an Illinois Extension educator, I have run across many garden myths. Too many to keep track of. But some myths keep on coming up in teaching and talking with Illinoisians. Some myths are more localized, while others are widespread and often touted as garden “hacks” online.