By Dave Wrath Augustana Associate Director of Athletics/Media/Alumni Relations ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — Coach Scott Mejia’s Augustana soccer team, which opened at number 21 in D3soccer.com’s week one poll, pick up a pair of emphatic wins. At Thorson-Lucken Field on Friday, Sept. 11, seven different Vikings scored in a 9-1 […]
BELVIDERE – Belvidere’s Historic Preservation Commission will host a Murder Mystery theater fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 24 at the Swift House located at 127 W. Locust St. in Belvidere. The evening will begin with hors d’oeuvres and drinks with a house tour and Swift House history. The Murder Mystery-Murder Ahoy-presented […]
By Kathryn Menue Editor BELVIDERE – The Belvidere girls’ golf co-op, comprised of Belvidere and Belvidere North players, defeated Harlem High School on Wednesday, Sept. 15. Belvidere won 201-204. In the extremely close game, Belvidere took home the win with Maddie Strum, Sara Redig, Morgan McNulty, and Brenna Rieches scoring […]
By Kathryn Menue Editor BELVIDERE – On Sept. 5, 2014, Melissa Gilbertson experienced every loving mother’s worst fear: her son, Joey, 9, was diagnosed with leukemia when he was in the third grade. After one long year of chemotherapy, an erratic school schedule, and numerous doctors’ appointments, Joey is finally […]
BELVIDERE – The American Cancer Society Bark for Life is a fundraising event honoring the life-long contributions of our Canine Caregivers. It presents an opportunity for people to be empowered through their canine companion partnerships and to contribute to cancer cures through the mission of the American Cancer Society. Canine […]
BOONE COUNTY – Former Northern Illinois resident and local banker, Robert J. Russell recently released a new book entitled, The American Dream. The book tells the inspiring life stories of 17 people who achieved financial success through free market capitalism. Among the stories in the book are those of three […]
BOONE COUNTY – Boone County State’s Attorney Michelle Courier and Blackhawk Area Council are once again offering local area youth an opportunity to learn about law as a career. Boone County State’s Attorney Michelle Courier and Blackhawk Area Council are offering a Law Career Exploring Program this fall. It will […]
By Bob Kopp BDR Sports Correspondent BELVIDERE – Call me crazy, not an uncommon theme among Boone County residents and denominational jingoists, but I think there were hints of better days for the Bucs in their grossly lopsided loss to the Knights 43-18. Heavy pre-season favorites for a conference title […]
BELVIDERE– In early August the Board of Education for the Belvidere School District named Cheryl Gieseke as its temporary interim superintendent. At its next meeting the Board will take formal action to hire Dr. Larry Weck. Dr. Weck will work alongside Ms. Gieseke as co-interim superintendent for the remainder of […]
By Kathryn Menue Editor BELVIDERE – The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois (CFNIL) presented a grant to the Boone County Council on Aging on Thursday, Sept. 17. The grant presentation occurred at the Keen Age Center in Belvidere at 3:30 p.m. The grant, totaling $5,000, will be used for the […]