Month: January 2019

Mercer County Farm Bureau manager Kendra Anderson is stepping down. She has accepted a position with the Midwest Dairy Association. Anderson, a Lena-Winslow High School and Iowa State University grad has been with the Mercer [FULL STORY]

Some more recognition for the Rockridge music program. Curtis Fischer-Oelschlaeger is up for for a national honor says Rockridge High School principal Katy Hasson. Fischer-Oelschlaeger was recognized by the Rockridge Board of Education Monday night.

The Aledo City Council’s TIF committee recommending hiring a TIF consultant. The committee also discussed the potential of a new tenant for the Aledo Industrial Park says Mayor Chris Hagloch. Hagloch is hoping a deal [FULL STORY]

A youth motivational speaker coming to the Mercer County and Rockridge School Districts later this month.  His name is Reggie Dabbs says New Boston Elementary School Principal Marcus Bush, who helped organize his appearance. Dabbs [FULL STORY]

A University of Illinois doctoral student investigating why those in the farming community use Facebook and how the social media platform helps them with their occupation. Jarai Carter is an Informatics student. She is specifically [FULL STORY]

A large turnout for a farmland auction south of Aledo over the weekend.  The sale was Saturday. Staker Farms bought the 344 acres.