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Ribbon cutting for town hall enhancements

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	The Winnebago Community Historical Society and the Winnebago Chamber of Commerce jointly held an open house and ribbon cutting for the new enhancements to the Town Hall. From left: Jan Herbert-Verhaar, Elizabeth Johnson-Lovett, Margaret Bowen, Sherry Bruning, Isaac Bucey, Stephanie King from the Chamber of Commerce, Wanda Cwiklo from the Chamber of Commerce, and (far right) President of the WCHS Irv Koning.

    The Winnebago Community Historical Society (WCHS) and the Winnebago Chamber of Commerce jointly held an open house and ribbon cutting a couple weeks ago for the new enhancements to the Town Hall, located at 116 South Benton in the Village of Winnebago, owned by WCHS.     Through the generous […]

 
 

2024 Ladies Open

2024 Ladies Open

DURAND ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION FACEBOOK PHOTOS Rock Valley Publishing     The 2024 Durand Ladies Open golf day on July 13 was a huge success! Congratulations to the winning group – LeAnn Clark, Talia Hunt, Autumn DeMus, and Kelly DeMus. And also a big thanks to all 76 golfers, the sponsors, raffle […]

 
 

Winnebago County 4-H Foundation celebrates 50 years

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2024 Ladies Open
	The 2024 Durand Ladies Open golf day on July 13 was a huge success! Congratulations to the winning group – LeAnn Clark, Talia Hunt, Autumn DeMus, and Kelly DeMus. And also a big thanks to all 76 golfers, the sponsors, raffle donors, and volunteers for their support! And to Lynx Golf Course in Westlake Village, Winnebago, for hosting the event. A special shout out to DAA Ladies Open Coordinator Danielle Kramar and Molly Kelsey for organizing a great outing.

    On June 12, the Winnebago County 4-H and Extension Foundation celebrated their 50th Anniversary. That is 50 years of partnership providing financial support for Winnebago County 4-H and other University of Illinois Extension programs in the county.     The Foundation will continue the celebration into county fair season and […]

 
 

Pec farmer hosting ‘Going With the Grain’ field day for PFI

Pec farmer hosting ‘Going With the Grain’ field day for PFI

    Andrea Hazzard, of Pecatonica, will be hosting a Practical Farmers of Iowa (PFI) field day about grain farming called “Going With the Grain: Diversified, Small-Scale Grain Farming With On-Farm Processing” on Friday, July 19 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at 14041 Kelley Rd. in Pecatonica. The event is free […]

 
 

A ‘Novel’ idea worth visiting

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	Emily Gibson is the owner/operator of The Novel Spot, a new bookstore in Pecatonica.

By George Howe CORRESPONDENT     If you are looking for an alternative location other than home to curl up with a good book, look no farther than The Novel Spot bookstore in Pecatonica.     Opened in April of this year, owner/operator Emily Gibson shared that she’d had the idea of […]

 
 

Winnebago officer donates basketball hoop

Winnebago officer donates basketball hoop

    Two weeks ago, before the storms, an officer working patrol noticed the basketball hoop over in Winnebago’s Clayton Court was looking a little beat up and in disrepair. Then the storm hit and took it out of commission completely. A Winnebago Police Department officer, who wishes to remain anonymous, […]

 
 

Durand and Pecatonica FFA honored at state convention

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	Foundation Star Supporter: The Pecatonica chapter was recognized for making a gift of at least $1,000 to the Illinois Foundation FFA during the annual fundraising campaign, which designates them as a One Star Foundation Sponsor. Pictured here with the award are Keagen Gilson (left) and Mylie Getter.

    Members of the Durand and Pecatonica FFA chapters attended the 96th annual Illinois State FFA Convention June 11-13 along with more than 5,000 other FFA members, advisors, and guests. With a 2024 theme of “United As One,” the three-day event annually recognizes achievements of Illinois FFA members, elects the […]

 
 

FLL robotics team return from championship with high praise; Team 2×4 proud to bring home Champion’s Finalist Award

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	The team poses with their trophy and sponsor banner with the Manhattan skyline behind them. Team 2x4 couldn't have done it without so many wonderful sponsors! Thank you to everyone who donated and cheered the team on this season. From left: Evan Schneider, Halee Williams, Mason Williams, Timothy Walton, and Bethany Walton.

    Team 2×4, a local FIRST LEGO League robotics team with students from Clinton, Durand, and other nearby communities, recently returned from the American Robotics Open Championship, a national robotics competition held at American Dream in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Team 2×4 was honored to represent Wisconsin among 60 of […]

 
 

Winnebago boys become state track champions

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	The Winnebago High School Boys track team came home as champions after the IHSA State Track Championship held May 23-25.

    The IHSA State Track Championship was held May 23-25, and the Winnebago boys became champs!     Coach Janet Erd reflected on the day with this: “We started the day with our 4×800, all running a PR, and finishing fifth – only to find out they were disqualified for spiking […]

 
 

Pec FFA promotes mental health in ag

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	The Pecatonica FFA Chapter gathered on May 22 to make baskets for the community to promote mental health in agriculture. From left: Zach Carlson, Vanessa Wishard, Keagen Gilson, Morgan Sommerio, Emma Daly, Mylie Getter, Grant Hagemeier, Ellie Bolen, Evie Anderson and Josh Hagemeier.

    On May 22, the Pecatonica FFA Chapter worked to put together baskets filled with all of a farmer’s favorite things to promote mental health in the Agriculture Industry.     Back in February, the chapter was awarded the “Bend Don’t Break” grant through The Illinois Foundation FFA, in partnership with […]

 
 
 
 
 
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