Wednesday, September 29, 2021
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This Friday’s football game at Iroquois West against Momence will give individuals and businesses an opportunity to donate to “Nothing Down” a non-profit organization co-founded by Julie Wilson and Shannon Daughtry three years ago in an effort to change the way the world views Down Syndrome.
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Harvest Daze takes place on the museum grounds, 103 W. Cherry, Watseka. The event kicks-off with a fish fry from 4-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1, in the Red Barn, which is on the east side of the museum. Payment will be accepted in cash or check only.
Wednesday, September 01, 2021
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Gilman-Danforth District Library will be having a Fairy tale themed Escape Room starting on Super Saturday, Sept. 11 and running until Sept. 25. This escape room is the easiest level and meant to be enjoyed by everyone, but especially young children.
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COUNTRY Financial Representative Sarah Viall was pleased to support Iroquois West educators as 2021 recipients of a COUNTRY Financial Operation Helping Heroes donation. Viall presented a total of $1,500 in gift cards to the principals of each school in the district to distribute to teachers …
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
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Pictured above are some of the new hires at Iroquois West: left to right, Jeffery Sheehan, Teri Tincher, Tyler Bontrager, Elaina O’Hara, Stephanie Armantrout, Susie Legan, Emma Gorbett, Mari Guzman, Taylor Cultra, Jennifer Nitsche, Maxine Newberry, Jillian King, Marisol Melgoza, Rene Sier, R…
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There was a long and hard discussion Monday night among both Iroquois West board members and parents in the audience who have different thoughts about the wisdom and usefulness of protective masks to fight off the Covid pandemic, but in the end the IW board decided it was time to go with the…
Wednesday, August 04, 2021
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Connor Price qualified to compete in the USATF National Junior Olympic Track meet in Jacksonville, Fla., with Vipers Track Team. He became an All American with a fourth place finish in the 4x800 relay. All-American honors are only awarded to the top eight places in the nation. His 4x4 relay …
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The Iroquois West school district will not have a district-wide registration day as in the past and families are being encouraged to pay registration fees online.
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Bob and Kay (Taylor) Zirkle of Onarga will mark their 65th wedding anniversary on July 21. The couple was married by Father Flynn in theImmaculate Conception Church in Gilman.They have six children (two are deceased), 14 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.
The Junior Division first place went to Elite Eight consisting of Lily Anderson, London Clark, Annika Greene, Vanysah Hickman, Addie Kingdon, Madelyn Loy, Sarah Parsons, and Savannah Read with their HipHop Dance to Hip Hop Mash Up.
Senior Division Winner was Mitchell Gaylen who performed a rousing rendition of Bumble Boogie on the piano. Second place went to Megan Schippert’s vocal of “Good Morning Baltimore” and third place to Julia Hilgerman with her upbeat rendition of “Somebody to Love”.
Wednesday, July 07, 2021
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The Piper City Public Library wrapped up their 2-week Summer Reading Program on June 24th. The theme this year was, “Reading Colors Your World”. There was a total of 15 children who attended. The age categories were Pre-K, 1st-2nd, 3rd-4th, and 5th-6th.
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
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The Gilman city council is serving notice to golf cart owners that they need to register and to parents that they dare not let underaged drivers behind the wheel of their golf carts.
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Gilman had previously applied for an Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program to upgrade the business district along Central Street and fallen short. So the city council decided to do some additional prep work in hopes that would help the town’s chances and the effort paid off –Gilman is …
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
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It was a year in the making as St. Paul’s Lutheran School was to host the 2020 Iroquois County Tournament until the Covid Pandemic viral interruption.
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A fifth-grade student from St. Paul’s Lutheran School, Kipten Steiner, will be competing in the 2021 WGFA fifth and sixth grade Iroquois County 54th Spelling Bee sponsored by the Iroquois County Retired Teachers Association in conjunction with WGFA.
These CCGS students took part in a few activities on Earth Day, April 22. From left to right are: Grace Robinson, Victoria Milk, Kinzie Smith, Seth Dirks, Lili Sorensen, Brielle Berry, Kenleigh Hendershot, Danica Lemenager, Traeh Kissack, Hunter Wolfe and Skylar Bennett.
Ronald and Judith (Albrecht) Borchers of Crescent City will celebrate their 60th anniversary. The couple was married April 30, 1961, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Crescent City.
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
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Entries for the Iroquois County Fair Talent Show are available on the website: iroquoiscofair.com. Auditions are open to anyone age twenty-one or younger who live or go to school in Iroquois County.
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The Iroquois County Public Health Department (ICPHD), in partnership with Iroquois Memorial Hospital, will be hosting multiple community-based, COVID-19 vaccination clinics for qualified individuals.
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Front Row: Kourtnie Beherns, Lily Anderson, Wyatt Herscher, Adriana Schroeder. Back Row: Tanner Tholen, Clarke Busick, Tyler Balthazor.
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Jody Munsterman is sponsoring her Student of the Week program. Her fourth graders will be featured over the next few weeks.
Wednesday, April 07, 2021
Homecoming festivities will start in earnest Thursday at Iroquois West High School. The schedule as of this time is as follows:
Wednesday, February 03, 2021
The Crescent City town board met Feb. 1. Cathy Christensen, clerk, took roll call with the following trustees responding: Jim Sorensen, Kim Rabe, Steve Carley, Dennis Ritzma and Joe Belott. Also attending were: Emily Schunke of the Crescent-Iroquois Foundation; treasurer, Carolyn Rapp; and v…
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
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“Twin births are extremely rare in donkeys, with only a few pairs currently known in the world. It’s thought about 1.7% of donkeys will have twins and only 14% survive.
Wednesday, July 08, 2020
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Ashkum Go-Getter helping to set a new record high of 134 units donated at the Ashkum Community Blood Drive was 4-H member Karlie Wilken.
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The board of the Iroquois County Historical Society has voted to cancel this year’s Harvest Daze due to the pandemic. The event usually takes place the first weekend of October.
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Anyone interested in playing high school golf at Iroquois West High School this fall should contact Coach Grant Meyer at grantmeyer@iwest.k12.il.us to get signed up.
Wednesday, July 01, 2020
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There will be fireworks this year thanks to the efforts of one Onarga resident! Friday July 10 at 9:15
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
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The Iroquois County Historical Society will begin sponsoring the Farmers’ Market today, Wednesday, June 24, on the grounds of the Old Courthouse Museum, 103 W. Cherry, Watseka. This is free to those who want to participate.
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
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Join us at the Gilman-Danforth District Library on Saturday February 29th to celebrate Dr. Seuss. It’s a birthday celebration. The party is from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
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Wesley Short, the son of Kaylee and Jamie Short of Gilman, has been named an ambassador for the international not-for-profit organization ‘Nothing Down’ which has a mission to advocate for those with Down Syndrome.
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
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The Iroquois County Chamber of Commerce, formerly the Gilman Chamber of Commerce, held its annual meeting Monday night at Inside/Out where they ate a meal catered by the Longbranch.
Wednesday, December 04, 2019
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Come join us for a night of great jazz music on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00. We will hear from the IWMS jazz band, IWHS jazz band, and the IWHS jazz choir.
On Saturday, November 9th, the Ashkum Go-Getters 4-H club met at the Ashkum Catholic Church hall. Present were 23 members, 8 cloverbuds, 7 leaders and 11 guests. The Health and Safety report was given by Haley Behrends and Laney Bussian on how much sleep you should get.
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
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Police are investigating the damage to a memorial bench at the Danforth Cemetery which apparently occurred last Tuesday night or early Wednesday morning, after being struck by a vehicle.
Wednesday, June 05, 2019
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The Iroquois County Chamber of Commerce (formerly the Gilman Chamber of Commerce) says help is needed to continue the Super Saturday celebration which is typically held the Saturday after Labor Day each fall.
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
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Every year when the Gilman council gets its bill from the county for the city’s share of 911 communication expenses, it’s like looking at an old wound that won’t heal and continues to fester.
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On Oct. 31, the Illinois State Board of Education released the new ESSA School Report Card. This report shows how the state and each school district is progressing on a variety of educational goals ranging from student achievement to district finances.
Wednesday, October 31, 2018
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The Gilman Woman’s Club sponsored an area-wide collection of food and household items for G.O.D.’s Food Pantry with 38 volunteers from many different organizations.
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The Iroquois West Runnin’ Raiders boys team finished 7th out of 20 full teams at the Lisle Sectional this past Saturday. Advancing to the State meet held in Peoria at Detweiller Park this coming Saturday are, Sophomore, Lucas Alvarez and Senior, Max Grant. Both placed in the top 25, and were…
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The Iroquois West Music Boosters will hold their annual antique and craft show this Saturday from 9:00 to 3:00 in the high school gym.
Tuesday, July 03, 2018
The family of Frank and Elsie Miller will hold their annual reunion at Danforth Park on Sunday, July 8.
Wednesday, October 07, 2015
My husband Ed and I would like to publicly thank our church families, friends and relatives, for their gracious giving, loving thoughts and prayers. I too thank God everyday, because you’re all a part of my life. I pray that God will abundantly bless you all. Thanks to my daughter and my gra…
Wednesday, July 29, 2015
Dear John (Boma) I have started this letter 10-15 times but simply don’t know what to say. He was one of the inspirational figures in my life and I just can’t seem to deal with the struggle he faced. I can’t imagine what he went through; I know I would have given up once I heard the diagnosi…
Friday, September 12, 2014
The Danforth village board has been unable to find any firms to handle the motor fuel tax street project which the town had sent out for bids this year.
Emmylou Geraldine Kraft was baptized at St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church in Gilman at the worship service Sunday, September 7. Officiating was Pastor Peter Hinrich.
The village board of Crescent City conducted a short meeting Tuesday, Sept. 2 at city hall.
