A Lowell facility is expanding to offer more for residents. Cedar Creek Health Campus currently offers senior living and long-term healthcare services. The new stand alone Memory Care Assisted Living will be located in the open lot between Cedar Creek and... See more
Several local athletes were honored at the Feb. 10 Iroquois County Board meeting. Chairman Paul Ducat has said that he wants to recognize local people from around the county and the athletes were the February honorees so this has become standard whenever ... See more
Brian Johnson was named the River Friendly Farmer of the Year for 2025 at the Newton County Soil and Water Conservation District dinner Feb. 12. The event was conducted at the Newton County Fairgrounds, where the 4-H Building was filled with people. Johns... See more
The Town of Mount Ayr discussed uninhabitable houses at it’s Feb. 2. Board member Rick Wienrank said he had some questions for the town’s attorney, but noted that there have been complaints about a couple of properties. “I think that we need to start purs... See more
The Unit 9 School Board heard from administrators about the start of the second semester. The school year is back on track after the holiday break. Watseka Community High School Principal/Assistant Superintendent Kyle Nevills told the board that “testing ... See more
