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Belvidere school crossing guards enjoy their annual picnic
The Crossing Guard Picnic is a city/county venture now. Beginning as the Patrol Boy picnic, the big prize was a
Author Archive: Anne Eickstadt
Prestigious award presented to Boone County’s Allen Sisson
On April 18, 2019 Allen Sisson was awarded the Alvira B. Long Memorial Award by the North Central Regional Council of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NCRC NAHRO).
Prayers offered for the well being of Boone County administrator
“Back in ’08, when the market crashed – and I’m not sure how he did it – he made sure no one was laid off,” David said. “That says something. So, yes, I’m a proud older brother. You are his whole life.”
Vintage Wings and Wheels Museum has very successful season opening
A number of the museum exhibits have been revised, updated, and become more interactive. “We wanted to address the guest experience and enhance it with better display boards, improved exhibits, and raise the game
Calling all runners to support Special Olympics
Participants will run as a group to support and encourage each other. They will move at about a 10-minute-per-mile pace. Participants can run any portion of the event.
K-B Farms Inc., donates land to the Funderburg Conservation Area
In January of 2013 the Boone County Conservation District acquired 82-acres of important conservation land along the Piscasaw. The 82-acre site became the Funderburg Conservation Area,
Representative Kinzinger speaks to Immanuel Lutheran students
My dream job? I always wanted to do three things – I wanted to join the FBI, fly a plane, and
Accident victim thanks her first responders a year later
“We do what we can, but reunions,,, come not so often. We like to know that we were able to make a difference,”
World War II Navy Veteran celebrates 95th birthday at VA offices
I am astounded by all this,” said Lowell Wagner at his birthday party on Wednesday, April 17.
Boone County Poverty Summit shocks community leaders
One teen was stuck in Juvenile Detention until his mother could come get him – it took a week until the mother noticed he was missing and she had to wait until Monday to get him released because she needed to get transportation.
