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Wayne Moyer, member of the Galena Elks Lodge, unloads items for the Galena Food Pantry. In the first week of the effort, the Galena Elks Lodge has raised over $4,000 in funds to provide food to six providers in the county: the Galena High School food pantry, residences of The Workshop consumers, the Elizabeth Food Basket, Hanover Food Pantry, East Dubuque Food Pantry and the Galena Food Pantry. The Galena Elks have a GoFundMe page to support the efforts.
Elks support food pantry
Hydrant flushing takes night shift
GALENA–In order to continue social and workplace distancing measures and make every effort to maintain the quality of Galena’s drinking water supply, U.S. Water will conduct its annual … more
An advertisement from a June 1968 edition of the Elizabeth Weekly News shows the schedule for the nursing home’s open house. The Elizabeth Nursing Home will close this month.
History of care comes to a close: Elizabeth Nursing Home to close April 20, assisted living to remain open
ELIZABETH–At a meeting on March 19, the Elizabeth Nursing Home board made the difficult decision to close the nursing home in 30 days. According to Joe Ambrosia, nursing home board member, … more
Building a budget during a pandemic
GALENA–Soon after Galena City Administrator Mark Moran handed city council members and the mayor the proposed $11.13 million city budget for 2020-21, the coronavirus pandemic swung into full … more
A meeting of postponements
GALENA–There were no members of the public in the audience, council members and staff practiced social distancing and three council members called in from their homes for the Monday, March 23 … more
Those interested in following the Get Counted in Jo Daviess County effort can track census responses by community at 2020census.gov/en/response-rates.
Remember to be counted: Even during a COVID-19 pandemic, being counted in the census is important to securing funding
JO DAVIESS COUNTY–The pandemic has definitely caused organizers of the Get Counted in Jo Daviess County effort for the 2020 census to alter the original plans. Gone are plans for tabling events … more
During the COVID-19 pandemic, local residents are displaying signs of hope at their homes, offering encouragement to those passing by. Above: Mike Scholz painted a sign that now stands facing U.S. 20 in front of his home next to the Ramada Galena. Scholz said he wanted to offer some hope, and creating the sign was a way to feel less helpless.
Signs encourage community during pandemic
During the COVID-19 pandemic, local residents are displaying signs of hope at their homes, offering encouragement to those passing by. Above: Mike Scholz painted a sign that now stands facing U.S. 20 … more
Board withdraws claims proposal: Jo Daviess County Board puts date on emergency declaration resolution
HANOVER–The Jo Daviess County Board made history on Friday, March 27 when only two board members–chairman Scott Toot and member Bob O’Connor–were physically present at the … more
Midwest Medical lands donation from Compeer: Compeer donates to 19 rural healthcare facilities
GALENA–Midwest Medical Center in Galena is one of the recipients of a $25,000 donation from Compeer Financial, working in partnership with the Fund for Rural America. Compeer, based in Sun … more
DeSoto House has been offering discounts on their menu items through curbside service during the crisis.
Businesses make changes due to virus: Main Street businesses adjust to the changing landscape during the coronavirus pandemic
GALENA–The thriving tourism industry has come to a stand still as stores, restaurants and lodging businesses that are typically busy are closed to the public due to the coronavirus pandemic. … more
Coronavirus halts tourism in area
GALENA–COVID-19 has halted the routine of daily life for many in the area. For those in the tourism industry, business is at a stand still. “The current impact has caused confusion … more
Flushing out a problem
GALENA–Matt Trotter, project manager for U.S. Water Services Corporation which operates the Galena wastewater treatment plant, is concerned about the impact that toilet paper alternatives have … more
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