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ED to hold annual splash bash
EAST DUBUQUE–The East Dubuque Elementary PTO is once again sponsoring the 7th annual Jackson O’Connell Back to School Splash Bash on Monday, Aug. 8. The annual event is held to … more
66 percent of corn in good, excellent condition
GALENA–There were 4.8 days suitable for field work during the week ending July 10, 2022. Statewide, the average temperature was 77.5 degrees, 1.5 degrees above normal. Precipitation averaged … more
On July 20, six members of the Galena Lions Club were on the road again with their designated area clean-up for the Adopt-A-Highway program. In 90 minutes, Lions members collected five bags of garbage, less than the 20 bags in April. Working the roads were, from left, Lisa Schoenrock, Paul Junge, Ken Zehnder, Chet Schuler, Lenny Hosey and Birgit Radin. Motorists are reminded to decrease their speed upon seeing workers and to install garbage retainers in their vehicles and dispose of garbage at home or at a gas station to help maintain the natural beauty of Jo Daviess County. For more information, visit galenalions.org or jodaviess.org/highway.
Lions Adopt-a-Highway
Celebration in Elizabeth: 101st annual community fair kicks off Friday
ELIZABETH–The 101st annual Elizabeth Community Fair runs Friday, July 22 through Sunday, July 24 and brings food, fun and more to the community. A season pass for an adult or child is $15; … more
Terry Miller and Bob Buman presented a proposal to honor Galena’s nine generals with statues on the levee.
Council approves Generals on the Levee
GALENA–The Galena City Council heard a proposal by Bob Buman and Terry Miller at its July 11 city council meeting to bring statues of Galena’s nine generals to the levee walking path. … more
Grand marshal John Horkay rides in the Hanover Days parade Sunday, July 3.
Horkay leads Hanover parade
County board approves two zoning requests
GALENA–The Jo Daviess County Board approved two zoning requests at its Tuesday, July 12 meeting. The zoning requests included the approval of an application by Linda Heitkamp, 14205 West … more
Kelly Lafferty
Lafferty joins Extension in local youth educator role
ELIZABETH–Extension has a new 4-H youth development educator to the staff serving Jo Daviess, Stephenson and Winnebago counties. Kelly Lafferty will create programming, train volunteers and … more
Hanover’s lost Marine of Guadalcanal
HANOVER–William Berryman was the first serviceman from Hanover to die in World War II. He was a Marine who died on Guadalcanal. His body was never recovered. His name is the first of the trio … more
Galena electronic recycling set for July 29 at city hall
GALENA–The city of Galena will offer electronics recycling from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Friday, July 29 in the parking lot of Galena City Hall. The city will accept televisions and computer … more
Farmer’s market date set
SINSINAWA, Wis.—On July 27, Sinsinawa Mound will be hosting a farmer’s market from 4-7 p.m. at the collaborative farm and feature multiple vendors. more
State addresses teacher shortage with legislation
SPRINGFIELD–Continuing efforts to recruit new teachers and diversify the profession, Gov. JB Pritzker signed a series of bills into law to address the nationwide teacher shortage. The bills … more
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