What's Happening
Colin’s Corner: Cheer For The Golden Eagles
Mercer County High School Cheerleaders Grace Gillespie, Magge Hillman, and Madi Fleischman join Colin Mellgren in the studio.
Month: September 2023
Local Ag News
Wyffels Hybrids – Between The Rows Report 9-20-23
Here’s Paul Rosmann with the Wyffels Hybrids Between the Rows Report for 9-20-23.
Local Sports
Riverdale Runs Away With Boys Golf TRAC Championship
Riverdale won the boys golf Three Rivers Athletic Conference (TRAC) meet at Mendota Golf Club Tuesday. The Rams, 308, finished 40 shots better than second place Mendota, 348. Sherrard finished third with a team score [FULL STORY]
Western Illinois Today
Mercer County Jaycees Preparing For Christmas Clearinghouse & ‘Toys For Nancy’s Kids’
The Mercer County Jaycees getting ready for a couple of holiday traditions. Jon Swanson provided an update at this week’s Aledo Main Street Community Connections gathering.
Western Illinois Today
Two Aledo Main Street Farmers Markets Left For 2023 Season
The Aledo Main Street Farmers Market season winding down. There are two remaining, including a collaboration with the Mercer County Health Department next week says Main Street Executive Director Lindsey Dunn. The farmers market hours [FULL STORY]
Funerals
Lonnie L. Peterson – Services 9/26/23
Lonnie L. Peterson, 75 of Joy, died Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at Genesis Medical Center, Aledo. Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Tuesday, September 26, at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Burial will be in Peniel [FULL STORY]
Funerals
Elizabeth Brown – Services 9/24/23
Elizabeth Brown, 56 of Seaton, died Thursday, September 14, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, after a sudden illness. A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, [FULL STORY]
Funerals
Christine M. Lloyd – Services 9/25/23
Christine M. Lloyd, 51 of Aledo, died Monday, September 18, 2023, at Unity Point, Bettendorf, after a courageous battle with ALS. Memorial services will be 11 a.m., Monday, September 25, at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. [FULL STORY]
Funerals
Linda J. (Weatherly) Herrin – No Services
Hi. My name is Linda J. Herrin (Weatherly). I was born the 25th day of December 1958 and I passed away peacefully at home in the loving embrace of my husband on September 15th, 2023. [FULL STORY]
Funerals
George McIntyre Korns – Services 9/22/23
George McIntyre Korns, 91 of Aledo, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023, at home. A Memorial Service will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, September 22, at the United Methodist Church in Aledo. Inurnment will [FULL STORY]