Obituary-Arnold W. Frank
Arnold W. Frank, 95, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Allure of Prophetstown.
Illinois State Police Welcomes New Troopers of Cadet Class 151
The Illinois State Police (ISP) welcomed 21 new Troopers on Friday, December 19th from Cadet Class 151 at a graduation ceremony at the Illinois State Police Academy in Springfield.
Obituary-Dale E. Etheridge
Dale E. Etheridge, 73, of Prophetstown, Illinois, formerly of Clinton, Iowa passed away Thursday, December 18, 2025 at Good Samaritan Hospital – Downers Grove, Illinois.
January Events at the Prophetstown Library
Mark your calendars for these January events at the Henry C. Adams Memorial Library in Prophetstown!
Call for BHC Alumni Hall of Fame Nominations
Do you know a remarkable Black Hawk College graduate who deserves recognition for extraordinary professional, national, or civic achievements?
Voices of Praise Christmas Cantata This Weekend
The Voices of Praise group will present “Christmas Cantata 2025” at Emmanuel Church in Morrison this weekend.
Congressman Sorensen Honors Former Illinois Farm Bureau Board Member Jeff Kirwan on House Floor
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) honored former Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) board member Jeff Kirwan on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to thank him for his leadership in the Illinois agriculture community. Jeff is retiring from the IFB board after serving on it for 10 years.
Panther Wrestlers Gain Split
The EP Panthers won their second dual match of the season as they defeated host Mercer County on Thursday.
Tampico Holds Public Hearing for Water System Improvements
The Village of Tampico held a public hearing about water system improvements on Tuesday, December 16th, before their regularly scheduled meeting. A lengthy summary of the project, provided by Matt Hansen of Willett, Hofmann & Associates, is available at the end of this report.
Obituary-Kim L. Vock
Kim L. Vock, 56, of Savannah, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa.