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On Sunday, Oct. 6, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., University of Illinois Extension will host the Boone County Farm Stroll, a self-guided driving tour of highly-diversified family farms, all open to the public on one big day! There will be farm tours, demonstrations, and of course fresh local […]
By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT The North Boone Vikings got off to a much-needed 1-0 start to their 2024 volleyball season. After going just 5-28-1 last year, and 0-9 in Big Northern conference play, the Vikings are still looking to turn their program around. North Boone Head Coach Carley Patmythes is […]
By Zach Yakey IDA PUBLIC LIBRARY/LOCAL HISTORY SPECIALIST A main street is exactly what it sounds like—the main street for business in a populated area. So why, then, does our own Main Street play second fiddle to State Street or Logan? Some might be quick to guess that it must […]
By Jane Charmelo NEWS COORDINATOR Waning summer daylight; pencils, notebooks and folders replacing beach balls and suntan lotion on store shelves; and earlier bedtimes are a few of the changes that signal the start of a new school year—bringing with it a potential mix of excitement, anticipation, fears and anxieties […]
Primary election Feb. 25, 2025, and consolidated election April 1, 2025 Mayor, city clerk, treasurer, one alderperson from each of five wards, one alderperson to fill the remaining two-year term for Ward 2 alderperson created by the resignation of Daniel Snow. Primary -Filing of petitions, city clerk’s office, Oct. 21-28, […]
With younger and younger kids spending time in front of a screen – whether it be a TV, phone, tablet or video game system – the Discovery Center Museum in Rockford is aiming to instead get them up and moving; not just jumping up and down, but being aware of […]
By Jane Charmelo NEWS COORDINATOR Looking for some fresh, healthy foods? Or, maybe you want health-related information? Look no further than the Boone County Health Department, which is hosting a farmers market and wellness fair on Tuesday, July 30 and the community is invited. According to Francine Alcantara, RN, BSN, […]
This month, 10 doctors graduated from the Mercyhealth Family Medicine Residency Program, 13 doctors graduated from the Mercyhealth Internal Medicine Residency Program and two doctors graduated from the Mercyhealth Sports Medicine Fellowship Program. The programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. After graduating from medical school, […]
By Jane Charmelo NEWS COORDINATOR Gardening webinars If you are into gardening, the University of Illinois Extension is offering several upcoming seasonal webinars that may be of interest to you – or help you develop a “green thumb.” One is “Companion Planting: Bountiful and Beautiful Together” on July 23, and […]
By Jane Charmelo NEWS COORDINATOR The future is certainly in the hands of our children, and one group is giving them a hands-on opportunity to make a difference in their community—while at the same time helping them learn to become critical thinkers. The Earth Force Club, through the Boone County […]
