AETA Working Farm Show This Weekend
The 65th annual Antique Engine & Tractor Association’s Working Farm Show kicks off on Friday, September 18th and runs through the weekend at the organization’s Geneseo showgrounds along IL-92.
September 17, 2026
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Prophetstown Fire Protection District Readies for Benefit on Saturday
A Saturday benefit for an EMT and funding from the Moore Foundation were discussed at the Prophetstown Fire Protection District’s Board of Trustees meeting on Monday, September 14th.
September 15, 2026
Basement Fire Displaces Residents at Sterling Apartment Building
A 911 call at approximately 9:57 p.m. on Sunday, August 30th reported a fire in the 600 block of Broadway Avenue. This initiated a structure fire response for the Sterling Fire Department, with automatic aid from the Rock Falls Fire Department, CGH EMS, and the Sterling Police Department.
September 2, 2026
Barn Destroyed by Fire in Sterling
A 911 call at approximately 9:33 p.m. on Saturday, August 29th reported a barn fire with heavy flames showing.
September 1, 2026
Fundraiser for EMT Amanda Wegner on September 19
The Prophetstown and Tampico Fire Protection Districts will be hosting a fundraiser for one of their own who is battling cancer for the second time.
August 17, 2026
Prophetstown Fire Protection District Board Seats New Trustee
The Monday, August 10th meeting of the Prophetstown Fire Protection District Board of Trustees started with Corbin Anderson being sworn in as a trustee following the board’s vote last month.
August 11, 2026
Prophetstown Fire Protection District Board Appoints New Trustee
A new trustee was voted in and a variety of purchases were approved at the Prophetstown Fire Protection District Board of Trustees meeting on Monday, July 13th.
July 17, 2026
Blessing of the Badges Service in Prophetstown on July 19
The members of The United Churches of Prophetstown invite First Responders and their families, as well as the community, to attend the annual Blessing of the Badges church service on Sunday, July 19th at 10 a.m.
July 2, 2026
New Business Notification: Hidden Hardware
Opening a new business in Prophetstown, Erie, Tampico, Lyndon, Hooppole or Morrison? Around Ptown will publish one article at no charge.
June 30, 2026
BHC Honors Lists for Spring 2026 Semester
After the conclusion of the fall and spring semesters, Black Hawk College publishes High Honors and Honors lists to recognize BHC students for their hard work and academic achievement.
June 25, 2026
