Month: June 2021

The Mercer County Fair Queen Pageant is a month out. Contestants are still being sought in the Junior Miss and Queen categories says pageant director Ledith Whitehall. Again, the contact number is 309-550-8808 or email [FULL STORY]

It’s been a long wait, but BINGO is finally back at the Aledo American Legion Hall. Games return this Friday says the legion’s BINGO chair Hal Earl… Doors and the kitchen open at 5 p.m. [FULL STORY]

Local State Senator Win Stoller hosting a town hall meeting in Aledo this week. The event is Thursday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Aledo Fire Station. Stoller’s current district includes most of Mercer [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Fair week just one month away. An “Open Mic” event is being promoted for Saturday, July 17 says the fair board’s Barney Lloyd. An updated fair schedule is now available at mercercountyfair.org. The [FULL STORY]

Black Hawk College offering another session of its Highway Construction Careers Training Program. The 13-week program begins in August, but orientation sessions are scheduled for June and July. The intensive training is 36 hours per [FULL STORY]

The camping season is off to a big start in Mercer County this summer. The New Boston Campground is full says Mayor Chris DeFrieze. DeFrieze says the campground normally generates around $120,000 in revenue per [FULL STORY]