All children ages 5 to 12 years of age are invited to attend 5 days of free fun during Vacation Bible School at the Kirkwood United Methodist Church, 235 South Kellogg Street. Children will enjoy fun activities, games, prizes, songs, memory verses, bible lessons, and more! Bible School will take place Monday, June 23rd through […]

Tiny Titans Preschool Screenings Are Here! Date: Monday, June 23rd Time: 9:00am-3:00pm Location: Lincoln Early Childhood School Open to all children entering preschool this fall! Children must be at least 3 years old by screening date. Items to bring include the child's certified birth certificate, proof of household income, up to date physical, and proof […]

Join the Knox County Area Partnership for their 2025 Annual Meeting at the Cedar Creek Hall. The KCAP meeting includes an unveiling of the new KCAP Economic Achievement Award and a keynote from the Community and Economic Development Executive Director of St. Louis University, Brooks Goedeker. Brooks graduated from Knox College in 2002. Tickets include:One […]

OSF HealthCare will be providing a Free Blood Pressure Checkup and Treatment at Strom Center in Monmouth, 211 South A Street.

Stop by the Midwest Bank location in Monmouth for lunch. Proceeds benefit the Warren-Henderson Relay for Life.

YOU'RE WANTED AT THE WYATT EARP BIRTHPLACE! Join on June 26th from 3–7 PM for a special Open House at the Wyatt Earp Birthplace in Monmouth, IL! They are bringing the 1840s back to life with the Warren County History Museum — enjoy FREE hands-on activities like rope making, washboard laundry, and so much more! […]

Join the Warren County Health Department at Meks on Main to learn about the volunteer opportunity with the Warren County Medical Reserve Corp to respond to emergencies and assist in public health initiatives. All medical and non-medical volunteers who are eager and willing to help are encouraged to attend. Volunteers must be at least 18 […]

You are cordially invited to "The Art of Murder," an opening night to die for. Join the BCA Armoury Players in the Pattee Gallery for a glamorous evening of fine art, exquisite flavors… and deadly intrigue! Be among the first to experience the unveiling of a newly discovered masterpiece at our exclusive gallery opening. But […]

The first 100 people that stop by American Family Insurance, Carol Shaw Agency, 702 North Main Street in Monmouth, will receive a new American Flag to fly. Old flags can also be dropped off for proper retirement. This event is sponsored in conjunction with the Monmouth American Legion.

The Regional Office of Education #33 is hosting a party! Join them for an evening of music, refreshments, and networking on June 27th at the Vault in Galesburg, 185 South Kellogg Street, as they celebrate the distinguished careers of Regional Superintendent Jodi Scott and Assistant Regional Superintendent Lori Loving. If you are unable to attend […]

All are invited to the Village Block Party at the Kirkwood Park with inflatables, food, and family fun from 6 to 8:30 pm! Plus, at dusk fireworks will be launched from the Kirkwood Ballfield.

Art from the HeARTland entries are due Saturday, June 28, 2025. Entry fee is $5 per artwork for BCA Members and $10 per artwork for non-members. Art from the HeARTland features artwork of all mediums from local and regional artists as part of our ongoing mission to offer creative and diverse artistic experiences. This year's […]

Another year— another ride— all in honor of a boy who left a lasting mark on our hearts. We’re proud to once again host our annual cycling event in memory of Ryder Armstrong, who bravely fought childhood cancer. All proceeds help raise money for childhood cancer and families facing the unthinkable. Ryde for Ryder 2025 […]

Join the Central Warren Firemen Association for a day of activities at the Kirkwood Fire Station, 405 East Walnut Street, during their "Half Tanked" event, featuring a pancake and sausage breakfast, bags tournament, Big Bucks BBQ, drinks from the Muddy Cup, and live music from Captain Geech & The Shrimp Shack Shooters beginning at 8 […]

The Knox County Elite Volleyball Club is hosting their 2nd Annual Golf Outing at the Bunker Links Golf Course. $300 per team of 4. Lunch and prizes included. To register, contact 630-740-9774 or visit the Knox County Elite Volleyball Club Facebook page.

All are invited to attend the 4th Annual Stoneware Fest & Swap Meet at the Monmouth Stoneware Museum, 507 South Sunny Lane, featuring vendors with all brands, makes, and models, plus interactive pottery making demonstrations and free appraisals, museum tours, and more!

This new show and new location, featuring vendors with "HO" and "N" scale trains only, will take place at Cedar Creek Hall, 571 East North Street in Galesburg. Cost is $8 for adults and kids 15 and under are free.

The 2025 Charity Bar Crawl, Ride, or Drive will benefit the Warren/Henderson County YMCA Special Needs Athletic Program. Enjoy food, fun, giveaways, and drink specials. $10 per person. Registration begins at Avery's Pub at 10am, followed by stops at the Pump House, Tiny Acres, TS 18, DC's, GT's, Danny's Tap, 1st Ave, The Woodshed, Abner's, […]

West Central Illinois Recovery Oriented System of Care (ROSC) is hosting a "Our Stories Have Power" at Lincoln Parks Main Pavilion. Attendees can expect food by Mr. Macho Taco, guest speakers, prizes, fun, and more! This event is funded in whole or in part by the Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Substance Use […]

All are invited to attend the annual West Central FFA Alumni Truck & Tractor Pull in Oquawka, located at 8th Street and Knox. Concession open at 4 pm with the pull starting at 5 pm. 16 truck and tractor classes with IFPA, TSPA, and UPA pulling will hit the track. Proceeds benefit the West Central […]

Presented by CISAHosted by the Galesburg Area Chamber of Commerce Join for a valuable, no-cost workshop at the Galesburg Public Library designed to help businesses of all sizes strengthen their cybersecurity posture. Presented by experts from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), this session will provide practical, easy-to-understand strategies to better protect your organization […]

Fireworks display at dusk at the Track on Thursday, July 3rd. the 4th of July Parade will be held Friday, July 4th at 10 am on Main Street.

Events taking place Friday, July 4th include vendors from 9 am to 5 pm at the stage by the river, plus a softball tournament at the ball diamond beginning at 6 pm. On Saturday July 5th vendors will set up again 9 am to 5 pm, a parade at 11 am, plus a horseshoe tournament […]

All are invited to the Oquawka Farmers Market, held at Indian Park on the corner of 8th and 9th Knox Street. Free set-up for all vendors. Held the 1st Saturday of each month through September.

Quick's Dumpster & Disposal will make one pass by each Kirkwood residence within the village limits during clean up day. All items must be on the curb by 4 am and one truck load per house will be collected. Accepted items include: couches, chairs, tables, mattresses, boxsprings, grills without tanks, and carpet cut in rolls […]