The YMCA of Rock River Valley is excited to announce a new and promising partnership that will strengthen the YMCA mission and broaden our impact. Effective as of now, the YMCA of Rock River Valley assumed management responsibilities for the Belvidere Family YMCA in partnership with its Board of Directors. […]
Join us for a Summer Smorgasbord dinner at Hunter United Methodist Church on Thursday, July 17. Enjoy a variety of foods that include ribs, meatloaf, BBQ beans, scalloped corn, pasta salad, corn bread, deviled eggs, pies and more. Coffee, ice-tea and milk included. Serving from 4-7 p.m. $15 for a […]
During the Heritage Days celebration last weekend, the Boone County Arts Council dedicated its newest downtown mural that honored the life and legacy of Sarah J. Ames, who became chief deputy sheriff of Boone County in 1891; appointed by her husband, then-Sheriff Albert T. Ames. She was known for her […]
On June 3, emergency responders were dispatched to 705 John Street following reports of wires sparking and a structure fire. The Belvidere Fire Department, along with county-wide units, quickly responded to the scene to contain the hazard and ensure public safety. At approximately 1:17 p.m., dispatch received calls regarding sparking […]
Meyer’s Tails Up Farm is once again opening its gates for Dog’s Day Out, a free community event for dog lovers, held Sunday, June 8, from 1 to 4 p.m. at 5390 Irene Road in Belvidere. Area residents are encouraged to bring their dogs – all breeds and […]
A beloved local tradition is rolling back into town. Build-A-Bike Belvidere returns for its ninth year on Wednesday, May 14, continuing its mission of bringing the community together to put bikes – and big smiles – into the hands of local children. The one-day event rallies together volunteers, sponsors, and […]
Our third President, Thomas Jefferson, held a fascination with large, fossilized bones. Some historians go as far as to call him the “Father of Paleontology.” His home at Monticello housed a room referred to simply as “the bone room.” It held fragments of all manner of extinct, North American, creatures, […]
The Panhellenic Society of Belvidere celebrated 100 years with an anniversary tea at the Boone County Historical Museum. Attendees included women who were members of national sororities while in college and several recipients of the annual high school scholarships awarded to Belvidere graduates. The event celebrated the history of women […]
Sponsored by First Mid Bank & Trust The Belvidere Township Park District is excited to announce the launch of the Financial Assistance Scholarship, a new initiative designed to provide financial assistance to local families and ensure all young residents have access to enriching recreational opportunities. Sponsored by First Mid Bank […]
By Zach Yakey IDA PUBLIC LIBRARY/LOCAL HISTORY SPECIALIST This winter thankfully hasn’t had too much snow overall. Many of us probably appreciate that, but it is terrible weather for the world of snow sculptors. Belvidere isn’t the coldest place on Earth certainly, but historically, we have gotten quite a bit […]