A memorial tractor ride honoring the memory of a longtime supporter of the Mercer County Fair is set for this weekend. Harold “Spike” Heck died last September. Fair board member Barney Lloyd says Heck had a tremendous impact on the…
Calling all alumni of Aledo, Westmer and Mercer County FFA programs. A group called Mercer County FFA Alumni and Supporters is being organized. 1996 Westmer grad Mat Willits is involved with the effort. Willits says they have already developed a…
They’re calling it the Port Louisa Guided Paddle. The event takes place this weekend near Keithsburg and Erica Knisley with the Keithsburg Kayak Company is helping promote the effort. The Port Louisa Guided Paddle begins at 6:30 p.m. Saturday and…
The City of Aledo has yet to release a statement on the status of Police Chief and City Administrator Chris Sullivan. That will likely be coming Wednesday, according to Mayor Chris Hagloch. He has been in conversations with the city…
Mercer County’s boys and Sherrard girls cross country teams ran well at the Wethersfield Invitational hosted at Midland Golf Club Monday. The Golden Eagle boys and Tiger girls both finished second behind Geneseo. In golf, Mercer County won a triangular…
Black Hawk College will host the 50th Annual College Night on Tuesday, Sept. 27 from 5:30-7 p.m. at the college’s Quad-Cities Campus, 6600 34th Ave., Moline, in the gym in Building 3. In one evening, students can visit with representatives…
