Deadline for entry and delivery of work is Saturday, June 29, 2024. 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. Exhibition dates are July 9 - August 30, 2024, with the gallery reception 5-7pm Friday, July […]

Serving breakfast from 6 to 10 am at the Kirkwood Fire Station, pancakes (regular and blueberry), sausage patties, orange juice, and coffee for a free will donation. Then from 11 to 1 pm the Department will be grilling ribeyes ($10), porkchops ($8), and hotdogs($2), each with a meal option as well.

Several residents will have sales set up throughout the day in Kirkwood.

Enjoy African food and drinks while touring our exceptional vendors tables, discover and dance. Join in celebrating the Independence of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the diversity in the local community with an unforgettable night featuring INNOSS'B, live on June 29, 2024! Don't miss out on this incredible event—grab your tickets (ADULT AND […]

Bring the family out Saturday, June 29 to Oquawka, Illinois for some truck and tractor pulling entertainment that will not disappoint. The pull will begin at 5:00 pm. More details to come!! Be sure to like the West Central FFA Alumni page to keep up with all of the latest information!

The annual West Central FFA Alumni Truck and Tractor pull will be held at 8th Street and Knox in Oquawka. IFPA, TSPA, and UPA Pulls. 16 truck and tractor classes. Concessions open at 4 pm. Pull will begin at 5 pm. Free admission. Proceeds benefit the West Central FFA Alumni.

Join on Saturday and support local St. Jude runners that will be participating in the St. Jude Run from Galesburg to Peoria! Guest bartenders will be Josie Lair, Erin Olson, Michelle Murphy, Lora Newton, Sarah Wilson, Becky Hutton & Michelle Thomas.

All are invited to attend the Car Show in Smithshire. Registration is open 9 am to noon with awards presented at 3 pm. Goodie bags and dash plaques available for the first 50 entrants. Cost is $15, rain or shine. All proceeds benefit the Wounded Warrior Project.

An exclusive time for special needs families. $5 admission, members are free. Advanced tickets required.

Free with admission!

Get ready to celebrate the diversity in our community, à day of gratitude, enjoyment. Enjoy African food and drink at farmers market parking lot from starting 2pm and then celebrating with gospel music at the Orpheum with international singer Dena Mwana featuring pipi and Daniel music. Tickets on sale at the Orpheum.

Taking place July 8th through 10th, 9 to 11 am for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders and then 1 to 3 pm for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders with Kellen Fernetti and Ryan Twaddle. Cost is $30 and $25 for each additional camper. Registration deadline is July 3rd.

All are invited for fireworks at dusk at the Track in Oquawka.

The annual breakfast will be held at the Monmouth Municipal Airport for a free will donation. Serving pancakes and sausage. The Monmouth Municipal Band will be playing at 8:30 am. Parking will be available in the former Shopko Parking Lot with a tram service to the Hanger.

A food vendor will be set up in the Citizen's Lake Recreation Area next to the campground serving pulled pork, pork chops, loaded mac n cheese, brats, hot dogs, chips, and drinks from 11:30 am to 9:30 pm. Then stick around for fireworks at dusk!

Join for a 100th Birthday Celebration for Dr. O.J. Miller July 4th from 2-4:00 p.m. Legacy Estates, 1200 W. Broadway, Monmouth In the Dining Room

Taking place July 15th through the 19th from noon to 3 pm with Sarah Rozny. This camp is for 4th to 6th graders. Cost is $125. During this week students will become familiar with ancient myths, learn common Greek and Latin roots of words, and take on a role of an ancient Greek god or […]

The Raritan Volunteer Firemen will shoot off fireworks at the Moore Brothers Farm at dusk.

Little York Ball Park Porkchops $6 Hotdogs $2 Chips $1 Soda $1 All proceeds are to update fire equipment Trucks will be on display for people to look at

Fireworks, parade, food trucks, live music with Jera and the Absoluts, raffles, craft vendors, and more at The Landing in Keithsburg!

Stop by a grab lunch at the Monmouth Fareway and support the M-R High School Competition Cheer Program.

Annual event will be held at the Monmouth County Club. Registration at 9 am. Shotgun start at 10 am. Flighted cash payout. Mulligans and red tee available. $300 per team of four. Reserve your spot by contacting Andrea Monroe at 309-734-3181.

Security Savings Bank and Prairie Radio Communications will present a Resource Forum on AM 1330/FM 95.7 WRAM from 10 to 11:30 am. Topics of discussion include: state, local, and national funding, available resources, community needs assessment, synergy and opportunities, and options for growth and sustainability.

Hear from the Art from the HeARTland Juror and Executive Director of The Contemporary Art Center of Peoria, William Butler, at the Buchanan Center for the Arts. Free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.

Join the Regional Office of Education #33 for a virtual Short-Term Substitute Teacher License Training via Zoom. Licenses are valid until June 30, 2028. Must hold an Associate's Degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution of higher education or show completion of 60 semester hours of college coursework. To register, visit pdroe.net or call […]