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Free pizzas mark the end of an era for Kewanee Happy Joe’s
When Happy Joe’s, a local fixture for many decades, closed its doors for the last time on Saturday, it did so on owner Heather Avery’s terms. She was all smiles when she passed one, sometimes two free pizzas through the drive-thru window. Over the course of about three...
Baseball Game Recap: Wethersfield/Annawan Comes Up Short
Wethersfield/Annawan and Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley squared off in some playoff action on Monday, but Wethersfield/Annawan had to settle for second. They took a 3-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley Falcons. Wethersfield/Annawan's defeat signaled the end of their six-game winning streak. For Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley's part,...
Two local musicians join in ‘Taps Across America’- Video
Over 10,000 people were expected to join together at 3 p.m. on Memorial Day to play “Taps” for Taps Across America 2024. Among those people were two local men, John Blake, a bugler for the Kewanee Veterans Council and Kewanee High School Band Director Alex Binek. The two...
Annawan/Wethersfield baseball heads to the 2024 IHSA Class 1A Elite Eight
BLOOMINGTON — Annawan/Wethersfield used a key third inning to claim its second Class 1A baseball sectional championship in four seasons. Brody Childs gave the Titans a lasting lead in a 4-2 win over St. Bede in Saturday's sectional title game at Illinois Wesleyan. The Titans (20-6-1) now head back to Illinois Wesleyan at...
Kewanee police blotter for May 23
Jamaris A. Johnson, 30, Chicago, was arrested for criminal trespass to state-supported-land following a report of disorderly conduct, telephone threat in the 300 block of Rainbow Way. He was given a notice to appear. Police issued a written warning following a traffic stop at Fourth Street and Grace Avenue. A...
Titans are sectional champs, join Elite 8 field
For the second time in four years, the Annawan-Wethersfield Titans are sectional champs and they join the field of eight teams still vying for a state baseball title. The Titans (20-6-1) beat St. Bede 4-2 on Saturday at Jack Horenberger Field on the campus of Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington. Annawan-Wethersfield will now play Gibson City Melvin (21-7-1) Monday at 11 am at Horenberger Field.
Kids fish for free at East Moline youth fishing derby
Kids can spend a morning outdoors reeling in the catch of the day at an annual youth fishing derby in East Moline. The East Moline Police Department’s Benevolent group is hosting its sixth annual Youth Fishing Derby on Sunday, June 2 at the lower Butterworth Park Lagoon, 1800 Archer Drive in East Moline. Registration starts […]
Living Lands and Waters’ Barge Party fundraiser is a good time on the river
Get ready to party on the Mississippi, learn more about local rivers and enjoy seafood at Living Lands and Waters’ annual Barge Party. The environmental entertainment event is on Thursday, June 13 from 5 – 9 p.m. at their new headquarters, 111 Beacon Harbor Pkwy in East Moline. Guests can enjoy a fish fry, shrimp […]
Gandarilla qualifies for state finals in the discus
Three Kewanee High School boys competed in the 2A State Track and Field Championship meet Friday in Charleston and three Annawan-Wethersfield boys competed in the 1A State competition. 2A State Track and Field Championship. Junior Leocadio Gandarilla advanced to the Saturday finals in discus with a throw of 152′ 09″....
Cambridge antiques business to host summertime market
CAMBRIDGE, Ill. (KWQC) -If you are ready for lemonade, hot temperatures, and the patriotic holidays along with shopping in a lovely rustic setting, here’s something to consider attending. The Summertime Market at Songbird Lane Antiques is June 1. Patrons are welcome to shop from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m....
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