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01/10/2026

Tuesday, January 13, 2026
8:30 A.M.
HENDERSON COUNTY COURTHOUSE, OQUAWKA, IL

HENDERSON COUNTY BOARD MEETING

AGENDA

1.Call Meeting to Order

2.Pledge of Allegiance

3.Roll Call

4.Review Henderson County Republican Central Committee Recommendation & Appoint Member as Henderson County Board Member to Fill the Vacancy of Todd Miller

5.Approve Resolution Appointing Member as Henderson County Board Member to Fill the Vacancy of Todd Miller

6.Approve Minutes of the December 9, 2025 County Board Meeting

7.Approve Claims Paid in December 2025

8.Accept Health Department Claims, Monthly Report, and Meeting Minutes

9.Approve Travel Expenses Over Maximum or Incurred by a County Board Member – Roll Call
A.Chris Spears
B.Matt Link

10.Approve Highway Resolutions

11.Approve Zoning Resolutions and/or Variances

12.Approve Monthly Report of the County Treasurer – December 2025

13.Approve Annual Reports of the County Treasurer

14.Notify Henderson County Supervisor of Assessments If Not Boing Reappointed (not more than 120 days nor less than 90 days before term end of April 11, 2026)

15.Accept Inventories of County Offices

16.Discuss “New Illinois” Referendum for November 2026 General Election – Rich Whitman, Whitman Law

17.Approve Resolution Authorizing the Recorder’s Fraud Referral and Review Process and Establishing Fines for the Unlawful Clouding of Title

18.Review and Update Solid Waste Management Plan

19.Discuss Specifications for RFP for New Auditor Beginning with the FY2026 Audit

20.Accept Annual Report of the County Coroner

21.Accept Policy and Procedure Manual of the County Coroner

22.Approve Intergovernmental Agreement with County of Peoria for Pathological Services

23.County Ambulance ServiceA.Biggsville Ambulance Repair Invoices

24.Review Closed Session Minutes

25.Committee Reports/Public Comment

26.Executive Session

27.Adjourn

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01/10/2026

AGENDA

Special Meeting of the Board of Education
La Harpe Community School District #347
6 pm- 13 January 2026
Board/PD room (old band/PreK building) La Harpe, Illinois

Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order Information

II. Roll Call Information

III. Pledge of Allegiance

IV. Moment of Silence Information

V. Public Comment Information

VI. Approval of Agenda Action

VII. Closed Session to Discuss Items included in 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) Exceptions – (1) Appointment, Employment, Compensation or dismissal of specific employees, Action to Entera. Personnel Report

VIII. Adjournment - Action

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01/10/2026

DALLAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT #327
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
AGENDA
JANUARY 15, 2026 – 6:30 P.M. ROOM 44

I. CALL TO ORDER

A Roll Call
B. Moment of Silence

II. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS

A. Announcements
B. Agenda Questions

III. FUTURE BUSINESS ITEMS

IV. BUSINESS ITEMS – CONSIDERATION AND ACTION

A. Consent Agenda
1. Minutes of the December 18, 2025 Regular Meeting of the Dallas ESD 327
2. Delete Closed Meeting Recordings 18 Months and Older
3. Treasurer’s Report
4. Activity Account Report
5. Financial Report
B. Payment of Bills
C. IASB Code of Conduct Reading #10
D. 8th Grade Promotion
E. Discussion of a Memo of Agreement for an Additional Stipend-Laura Finch
F. Approval of a Memo of Agreement for an Additional Stipend
G. Discussion on Collection Services for Outstanding School Fees

V. COMMUNICATIONS

A. Superintendent's ReportB. Board Committees

VI. CLOSED MEETING per (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)(10)(21))

A. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees, specific individuals who serve as independent contractors in a park, recreational, or educational setting, or specific volunteers of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee, a specific individual who serves as an independent contractor in a park, recreational, or educational setting, or a volunteer of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity. However, a meeting to consider an increase in compensation to a specific employee of a public body that is subject to the Local Government Wage Increase Transparency Act may not be closed and shall be open to the public and posted and held in accordance with [the Open Meetings Act]. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1).

B. The placement of individual students in special education programs and other matters relating to individual Students (5ILCS 120/2(c)(10))C. Discussion of minutes of meetings lawfully closed under this Act, whether for purposes of approval by the body of the minutes or semi-annual review of the minutes as mandated by Section 2.06 (Section 120/2(c)(21))

VII. CLOSED MEETING – CONSIDERATION AND ACTION

A. Personnel Report
B. Semi-Annual Review of Closed Meeting Minutes

VIII. ADJOURN

The Next Regular Stated School Board Meeting – February 19, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.

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12/31/2025

The Quill Office will be closed on Wednesday, December 31, and Thursday, January 1.

This week's issue has been printed and will be mailed today as scheduled.

12/30/2025

Robert Andrew “Bob” Durand, 83, of Pontoosuc, Illinois, passed away 12:25 p.m. Friday, December 26, 2025 at the Oak Lane Nursing & Rehab in Stronghurst, Illinois.

Bob was born January 5, 1942 in Quincy, Illinois, the son of Frank and Florence (Auge) Durand. He was raised in Fort Madison, Iowa, and was a 1959 graduate of the former Aquinas High School. On February 16, 1963 he married Kathy VanHyning in Fort Madison. They later divorced. On December 2, 1989 he married Judy Walker in Pontoosuc. She survives.

Shortly after high school, Bob began his Carpenter’s Apprenticeship with the Local 410 Union. He remained with the Union until 1991. In 1991, he joined his son, Keith, in the operation of Durand Construction, where he worked the remainder of his life. He also proudly served as Mayor of Pontoosuc for 36 years.

Bob was a member of the Riverview Sportsman of Dallas City. He enjoyed hunting and being on the river; boating and fishing. He owned his first boat before he even had a bicycle. He also enjoyed attending the Goose Festival with his friends in Sumner, Missouri.

Besides his wife, Judy, survivors include two children: Karen Durand of Dallas City and Keith (Shari) Durand of Dallas City; two grandsons: Dylan Heins of Donnellson, Iowa and Colton Durand of Dallas City; two great-grandsons: Aaron and Abraham Heins; one sister: Jane Klesner of Fort Madison; two brothers: Tom (Corinne) Durand of Dallas City and Richard (Scarlet) Durand of Fort Madison and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one grandson: Andrew “Andy” Heins.

Cremation has been entrusted to Banks & Beals Funeral Home.

A Celebration of Bob’s Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at the Pontoosuc Community Church with Pastor Josh Yeakey officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until time of services at the church.

Following the celebration, a luncheon will be held at the former Pontoosuc Church building, as well as a time for fellowship at the Pontoosuc Village Hall.

A private family burial will be held at Myers Cemetery, Dallas City. A memorial fund has been established for the Riverview Sportsmen of Dallas City. To leave an online condolence for the family, please visit Bob’s obituary at banksandbeals.com.

12/27/2025

The Des Moines Ballet brought holiday magic to Memorial Auditorium in Burlington, Iowa with its production of The Nutcracker last weekend. Dancers of all ages filled the stage with polished technique, colorful costumes, and classic choreography that delighted the audience. Tchaikovsky’s beloved score, paired with festive sets and lighting, created a warm and enchanting atmosphere. Families and community members left inspired by a joyful evening of dance and music.

It was brought to you by Burlington Riverfront Entertainment (BRE), a non-profit organization that manages the City of Burlington, Iowa's riverfront properties, including the historic Memorial Auditorium, which hosts a variety of live performances, concerts, and community events.

12/25/2025

12/24/2025

The Quill Office will be closed on Wednesday, December 24, and Thursday, December 25.

This week's issue has been printed and will be mailed today as scheduled.