GALENA–Rex Ball, a third-year East Dubuque High School student, recently received a $3,000 scholarship at The Chicago Athenaeum in Galena from Jess Clyde and Ben Burke, Galena City Beautiful …
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5/3/22
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ELIZABETH–This spring’s quest for Jo Daviess County’s best burger is entering a new phase. Three eateries have a seat at the table and can claim the top spot in the contest via …
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5/3/22
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The Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation (JDCF) is hosting a screening of “2040” on Friday, May 13, 7 p.m., at The Galena Territory Owners’ Club. The event is open to the public, and …
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5/3/22
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GALENA–Sometimes the world seems much larger than it actually is. Many have watched in horror at the war and destruction in Ukraine. For Galena, the connection to Ukraine has grown closer as …
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by Brandon Behlke
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4/26/22
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EAST DUBUQUE–Julien Dubuque Bridge construction plans were the talk of the area over a decade ago when the Iowa Department of Transportation (IowaDOT) released plans to build a companion bridge …
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by Brandon Behlke
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4/26/22
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TRIPOLI, Iowa–Matt Sowle, a 1984 graduate of Galena High School, was recognized by MercyOne recently as a medical/health care hero as part of the hospital’s 2021 Health Care Heroes Among …
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by Brandon Behlke
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4/26/22
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GALENA–There are many people around the area who had their first job at Chestnut Mountain Resort. From sheriffs to state’s attorneys and everyone in between, the legacy of Chestnut …
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by Brandon Behlke
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4/26/22
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EAST DUBUQUE–The East Dubuque School Board discussed plans for phase two of its building improvement program at the April 20 board meeting.
“We had a couple meetings of the building …
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by Brandon Behlke
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4/26/22
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HANOVER–The River Ridge School Board met on April 19 and discussed raises for their administrative staff for the upcoming school year.
The board agreed to a 5 percent salary increase for …
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by Brandon Behlke
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4/26/22
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SPRINGFIELD–Effective April 21, Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is recommending a halt to the use of bird feeders and bird baths through May 31, or until avian flu infections in …
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4/26/22
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GALENA–One of the public notices in this week’s newspaper on page 6A highlights the sale of surplus property by the Galena Public Library.
To make room for improved study and program …
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4/26/22
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GALENA–Crossroads Community Church will be hosting an American Red Cross blood drive from 1-5 p.m., Thursday, May 5, in its Fellowship Hall. Appointments are encouraged and can be made by …
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4/26/22
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