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Keithsburg Veterans Memorial Statues Arrive

July 23, 2019 Ty Taylor

The statues of World War I and World War II soldiers have arrived and been placed at the Keithsburg Veterans Memorial Park. Veterans Memorial Park committee member Tara Nelson says a formal dedication ceremony for [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: IHSA’s Troha Talks State Championship TV

July 23, 2019 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with the IHSA’s Matt Troha today. The IHSA has entered into a new TV agreement to air state championship football and basketball games.

WRMJ Audio: Orion Grad & Orion FFA Adviser Lands Key Ag Education Post

July 23, 2019 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor visited with 1998 Orion High School grad Jay Solomonson. After 17 years as FFA adviser and ag teacher at Orion High School, he has taken a job as the District [FULL STORY]

Eldridge Police Department Release Police Report In Petrie Drunk Driving Arrest

July 22, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Eldridge Police Department has released the police report in the aftermath of the drunk driving arrest of Mercer County School District superintendent Scott Petrie. He was taken into custody Saturday night following a complaint [FULL STORY]

July 22, 2019 Ty Taylor

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Entrepreneur Workshop Wednesday In Aledo

July 22, 2019 Ty Taylor

The City of Aledo, Aledo Main Street and the consulting firm 353 Court teaming up for a special program this week. It’s called “Are You An Entrepreneur?” says 353 Court’s Erik Reader. Again, the [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Audio: Mercer County Grad Close Named IAA Foundation Top Scholar

July 22, 2019 Ty Taylor

Entering his junior year at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Nicholas Close is studying Agricultural and Consumer Economics. From Reynolds, he is the son of Greg and Brenda Close, who are members of the Mercer [FULL STORY]

Young Mercer County Student Dies From Cancer; District Will Have Counselors Available Tuesday

July 22, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County School District mourning the loss of an elementary school student. Calvin Benjamin Smith died Friday. The boy had been battling cancer. The district has announced that Apollo Elementary School will be open [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Supt. Arrested For OWI In Scott County

July 21, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County School District superintendent has been arrested for operating while intoxicated or OWI in Iowa over the weekend. 52 year old Scott Petrie was taken into custody late Saturday night. The arresting agency [FULL STORY]

Swanson Hosting Vet/Senior Resources Fair Tuesday In Aledo

July 20, 2019 Ty Taylor

Local State Rep. Dan Swanson hosting a veteran and senior resources fair this week. The event is Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Mercer County VFW.