The Kewanee Voice

10/31/2025

The event will take place Saturday, Nov. 1, with hands-on projects designed to engage the gears of curiosity and imagination.

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Geneseo, Ill.–Science, technology, engineering, art and math will roll into the Geneseo Public Library this weekend as STEAM on Wheels brings its traveling classroom of creativity to local students. The event will take place Saturday, Nov. 1, with hands-on projects designed to engage the gears of ...

10/31/2025

Abilities Plus launches support campaign for clients affected by pausing of SNAP benefits

"Many of the families Abilities Plus serves rely on SNAP to meet their basic needs, and the loss of these benefits has created new financial challenges. To help ease this burden, Abilities Plus is collecting children’s clothing donations in sizes Newborn – 5T (gloves, hats, snow pants, snow boots and winter coats), baby formula and monetary contributions to provide Aldi and Save-A-Lot gift cards for families in need."

Learn how you can help at the link.
MORE: https://kewaneevoice.com/abilities-plus-launches-support-campaign-for-clients-affected-by-pausing-of-snap-benefits/

10/31/2025

"Andrew Dwyer, executive director of the park district, said there are regrets about how the situation was handled."

In what could be considered a cautionary tale, a social media post accusing a group of boys of vandalizing the Liberty Park bathroom has led to a public apology by park officials and a change in policy going forward. Andrew Dwyer, executive director of the park district, said there are regrets about...

10/31/2025

Geese lose to R-W in regional final

Read student journalist Madalyn Verscha's write up of the action at the link.

Congratulations to the Lady Geese on their excellent season!

MORE: https://kewaneevoice.com/geese-lose-to-r-w-in-regional-final/

10/31/2025

Out & About this weekend, Oct. 31-Nov. 2

See the list of area activities happening this weekend and into next week at the link.

MORE: https://kewaneevoice.com/out-about-this-weekend-oct-31-nov-2/

10/31/2025

Market Outlook seminar to feature Naomi Blohm of Total Farm Marketing

"Naomi Blohm is a specialist at helping farmers understand how to manage their cash marketing needs. In addition, she helps them understand the importance of managing basis, delivery point considerations, cash flow needs and storage capacity. She also assists with explaining, implementing and managing futures and options strategies for clients."

See details on how to attend the seminar at the link.
MORE: https://kewaneevoice.com/market-outlook-seminar-to-feature-naomi-blohm-of-total-farm-marketing/

10/31/2025

Happening this weekend: Witches Weekend in Geneseo

The Kewanee Voice welcomes its newest correspondent, Bishop Massey Knapp. Bishop will be our correspondent for Geneseo, bringing even more news and information from the county. See what's happening in Geneseo over the weekend at the link.

MORE: https://kewaneevoice.com/happening-this-weekend-witches-weekend-in-geneseo/

10/31/2025

Kewanee police blotter for Oct. 30

Get Thursday's report at the link.

MORE: https://kewaneevoice.com/kewanee-police-blotter-for-oct-30-3/

10/30/2025

See the latest legal notice from the city of Galva at the link.

Help Wanted: Family Nurse Practitioner Position: Family Nurse PractitionerLocation: Kewanee & Toulon First Choice Healthcare LocationsJob Type: Full-TimeSalary: Starting rate: $51.50/hourStart Date: Flexible First Choice Healthcare and Henry County Health Department is seeking a compassionate Family...

10/30/2025

Get the latest health news and information from the Henry and Stark County Health Departments at the link:

Fall back, stock up! Nov. 2 is time to prep The Henry and Stark County Health Departments and the Henry County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) are encouraging the public to remember to make sure that their emergency preparedness stockpiles are up to date when they change their clocks this weeke...

10/30/2025

The Kewanee Accordion Band

Read Dean Karau's latest column on the accordion, all the rage in the 1940s, especially in Kewanee.

MORE: https://kewaneevoice.com/the-kewanee-accordion-band/

10/30/2025

Hillman awarded library 'Volunteer of the Year'

Barbara Morrison, board member for Friends, said that for many years, Hillman has been a very reliable volunteer for the library, taking on whatever needs to be done and giving of her time willingly. She’s a fixture at the library, making frequent appearances there.
READ MORE: https://kewaneevoice.com/hillman-awarded-library-volunteer-of-the-year/