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Boone County Board members thanked for their service

By Bob Balgemann REPORTER Four Boone County Board members who attended their last monthly meeting Nov. 18 were thanked for their years of service to the community by board Chairman Karl Johnson and Sheriff Dave Ernest. They were District 1 board members Marshall Newhouse and Denny Ellingson; District 2 board […]

 
 

4-H Recognition Awards handed out in a drive-thru ceremony

4-H Recognition Awards handed out in a drive-thru ceremony

“We did our 4-H Recognition Award program a bit differently this year due to COVID-19,” said Extension Program Director Melissa Irwin. “We had a drive-thru award pick up with a photo booth and each family came one at a time. “The awards that all start with the name ‘Outstanding’ are […]

 
 

Belvidere moving to take property for Logan Avenue reconstruction

By Bob Balgemann REPORTER City officials have looked to the eminent domain process in order to acquire all the right of way they need for the proposed $1.9-million reconstruction of Logan Avenue. Ordinance 509H, which authorizes the taking of 113 square feet of land at 953 Logan Ave., has been […]

 
 

Sheriff unveils new EMA air truck for area emergencies

Sheriff unveils new EMA air truck for area emergencies

By Anne Eickstadt EDITOR On Thursday, Nov. 18, at 11 a.m. the Boone County Sheriff’s Office unveiled its new Emergency Management Agency’s Air Truck. The purchase was made possible when all fire departments in Boone County partnered with the Sheriff’s Office to share with the costs. These fire departments include […]

 
 

Buying two new patrol cars prompts another look at capital projects

By Bob Balgemann REPORTER A couple of weeks ago Budget and Finance Officer Becky Tobin gave one of her periodic updates on how the city was faring, financially, as the coronavirus pandemic continues to negatively affect so many. During her presentation she touched on the 2020-21 capital expenditures program for […]

 
 

Veterans Day observed at Belvidere VFW despite restrictions

Veterans Day observed at Belvidere VFW despite restrictions

By Anne Eickstadt Editor “Veterans’ Day 2020 was much different this year due to concerns of the COVID-19 virus and fear of infection,” said Robert Ryder, superintendent, Veterans’ Assistance Commission of Boone County. “All across the state-line area ceremonies were limited or cancelled due to virus concerns, but local veterans […]

 
 

Face of the Boone County Board takes on new look after election

By Bob Balgemann REPORTER Republican stronghold Boone County remained just that Nov. 3, with voters electing seven GOP candidates to the county board while supporting Republicans running for state and national offices. While there’s little evidence, if any, that partisan politics has a role in the way county board members […]

 
 

Program increases firefighter safety during rescue operations

Program increases firefighter safety during rescue operations

By Anne Eickstadt EDITOR “The Belvidere Fire Department has started a program here called the “Red X” program,” said Belvidere Fire Chief Al Hyser. “It is designed to let firefighters know that a building has significant structural or interior hazards that warrant extreme caution during firefighter efforts. “Examples of these […]

 
 

Ribbon cutting and dedication of the Kenneth Terrinoni Bridge

Ribbon cutting and dedication of the Kenneth Terrinoni Bridge

By Anne Eickstadt EDITOR On Friday, Oct. 30, Boone County dedicated the Poplar Grove Bridge to Kenneth “Ken” Terrinoni, Boone County administrator from 1988 through 2020. Terrinoni was appointed to the position of Boone County administrator in June 1988, a post that he held for 32 years before retiring in […]

 
 

Byron Bank awards $21,000 in grants through the Targeted Impact Fund

Byron Bank awards $21,000 in grants through the Targeted Impact Fund

By Anne Eickstadt EDITOR “Byron Bank is proud to once again partner with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago to award local agencies $21,000 in grants through the Targeted Impact Fund. “When Byron Bank found out there was another round of relief, we didn’t hesitate to jump on board,” […]

 
 
 
 
 
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