SBDC Spotlight on Success: The Early Years Academy

The Early Years Academy in Morrison, Illinois provides child care services for local families, and owner Jennifer “Jenny” Humphrey pursued a major growth step by acquiring the facility to strengthen long-term business stability.
Severe Storm Potential This Week

The National Weather Service of the Quad Cities urges citizens to be weather-aware and prepared for severe storms this week.
Leon UMC Hosting Trivia Night on Saturday, April 25

Leon United Methodist Church will be hosting a Trivia Night on Saturday, April 25th starting at 6 p.m. with a variety of prizes, dessert auction, basket raffles, and board game and game show-themed questions.
Obituary-Beverly Joy Shepard

Beverly Joy Shepard, 87, of Fulton, IL, died Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Park Vista Retirement Living in Camanche, IA.
Meet Baby Emus Up Close at Cambridge Natural History Museum on April 19

The Cambridge Natural History Museum invites the community to a one-of-a-kind, family-friendly experience on Sunday, April 19th from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., when live baby emus will be visiting the museum.
Eighth Annual Levitt AMP Galva Music Series Lineup Announced

Ten weeks of free, world-class live music will once again fill Wiley Park this summer as the Levitt AMP Galva Music Series returns for its eighth season!
Hike the Hennepin on Sunday, April 19

This month’s Friends of the Hennepin Canal hike will be held on Sunday, April 19th and will travel from Lock 25 to Bridge 37 in Geneseo.
Local Youth Gain Hands-on Skills at 4-H Two-Day Welding Workshop

Local youth recently had the opportunity to spark their interest in skilled trades during a two-day 4-H Welding Workshop, where participants learned the fundamentals of welding in a safe, hands-on environment at Whiteside Area Career Center.
Obituary-Aliecia “Liz” E. Workman

Aliecia “Liz” E. Workman, age 77, of Sterling, died Thursday, April 9, 2026 at Allure of Sterling.