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Jamestown updated on bridge projects
KIELER, Wis.–The Jamestown Town Board met on May 10. Officials were updated on a trio of bridges that are being worked on in the town. The board was informed that the town had retained an … more
Jo Daviess County Transit Director Nicole Hermsen, center, and American Legion Post 193 Commander Jerry Howard, left, accept a $1,000 donation from Elks National Foundation Lodge Chair Brian Kelly that will be earmarked for a free veterans rider program for all Jo Daviess County veterans. The free ride service idea originated with the American Legion and was later implemented by the Jo Daviess County transit department. Jo Daviess County is home to over 1,500 men and women who served their country with honor and distinction. Gifts of support from local businesses or citizens may be submitted to the Jo Daviess County Transit department.
Elks donate to Transit
Sinsinawa Mound complex in 2014.
Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa accept Tricon proposal to purchase several buildings at Sinsinawa Mound
SINSINAWA, Wis.—The Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa have accepted Tricon Construction Group’s proposal to take the next steps toward ownership of several buildings at Sinsinawa Mound. … more
Owed to poetry: for better or verse
You’re a poet and you don’t know it, but your feet show it. They’re longfellows . Galena will soon be naming its first Poet Laureate. That’s exciting. It also got us … more
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County turns down rail letter of support
GALENA–The Ride the Rail movement got derailed on Tuesday, May 10 as the county board denied a request to send a letter of support for passenger rail from Rockford to Dubuque. The … more
Author and farmer Beth Hoffman holds her book “Bet the Farm.”
NWILED hosts lunch & learn about farming today featuring an author and farmer
ELIZABETH–Author and farmer Beth Hoffman spoke at a Lunch & Learn on Thursday, Feb. 2. She discussed her own successes and hardships as a first-time farmer. Invited were local farmers, … more
Historical plaques like this can be found outside many homes in Galena.
Galena Living History Alliances labels historic buildings with new plaques
GALENA–Signs are cropping up outside historic buildings around Galena. These signs, brought to Galena through the efforts of the Galena Living History Alliance, include the year the … more
Covid risk rising
GALENA–The United States Center for Disease Control has issued a new advisory based on widespread increased infections with Covid-19. The pandemic is not over. The transmission level in Jo … more
Elizabeth discusses well house project
ELIZABETH–The Elizabeth Village Board received an update on a well house project from Community Funding and Planning Services (CFPS) at its June 15 board meeting. CFPS informed the board … more
Work begins on county comprehensive plan
Jo Daviess County is planning for the future by updating its comprehensive plan. The county just needs someone to make the updates. Currently, the Jo Daviess County Comprehensive Plan Steering … more
Carl Johnson holds up the clock that Mayor Terry Renner presented him for Johnson’s years of service on city boards and commissions.
Mayor honors long-time board member
GALENA–My how the time has passed for long-term Historic Preservation Commission member Carl Johnson. Galena Mayor Terry Renner presented Johnson with a clock before the historic … more
McCombie launches second round of traveling office hours
SAVANNA–State Representative Tony McCombie is launching additional traveling office hours around the 89th district. This is the second round of traveling office hours, to help accommodate … more
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