Year: 2021

It’s been a big week for the Viola Boyz Demo Promoters.  A huge draw Wednesday night for the Night of Destruction Trailer Races and now gearing up for Saturday night’s Demo Derby at the Mercer [FULL STORY]

It was a virtual event last year, but back to live in-person bidding for the 2021 Mercer County Youth Livestock Auction. Mike Peterson helps organize the event. The auction is set for 6 p.m. Friday [FULL STORY]

Families and individuals in the Quad Cities and surrounding areas are invited to participate in a new, one-day event that will combine agriculture education and outdoor leisure activities. Henry and Rock Island County Farm Bureaus [FULL STORY]

Local State Representative Dan Swanson hosting Veterans’ & Seniors’ Resources Fairs in early August to help connect area residents with state, county, and local government agencies that may be of assistance to them. The Veterans’ [FULL STORY]

Just ask 1959 Aledo High School grad Neil Orth how important the Mercer County Fair was to his family. Many years ago, his late father Jim personally signed the note to keep the fair afloat. [FULL STORY]

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor was out at the Mercer County Fair Wednesday afternoon. He spoke with Pat Hennenfent from Wataga. He’s been involved with the pedal tractor pull business for 38 years. 44 youngsters [FULL STORY]

The weekly Aledo Main Street Farmers Market looking for more shoppers. An update from Aledo Main Street’s Dana Murphy. The Aledo Main Street Farmers Market is open every Thursday at Aledo Central Park from 4 [FULL STORY]

The Relay For Life of Mercer County planning a Survivor Dinner for next week. The event is drive-thru says organizer Mary Flint. If you’d like a meal; you’re asked to RSVP by contacting Flint at [FULL STORY]