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Prophetstown News

Local news for Prophetstown, IL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Tuesday Jun 10 | KWQC-TV Davenport

Whiteside County Plant Expands, Keeps Dozens of Jobs, May Add More

While the big economic picture looks grim, here in the QCA, there is a bright spot.

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Related Topix: Whiteside County, IL

Sun Jun 08, 2008

Journal Star

Flathead Fever

The spring peak is drawing to a close for most Illinois fish. Crappie and bass have spawned.

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Related Topix: Weather, Peoria, IL

Mon May 12, 2008

ZanesvilleTimesRecorder.com

French Ralph Graves Jr., 68

HOOPPOLE, Ill. - French Ralph Graves Jr., 68 of Hooppole, Ill., died Saturday, May 10, 2008, at his home. via ZanesvilleTimesRecorder.com

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Related Topix: Hooppole, IL, Rock Island County, IL, Moline, IL, East Moline, IL

Tue Mar 25, 2008

Chicago Tribune

Park officials burn 750 acres of prairie to stimulate growth

Crews burned 750 acres of prairie at Prophetstown State Park as part of a controlled burn that created a smoke-plume visible for miles around. via Chicago Tribune

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Tue Mar 18, 2008

Daily Journal/Sunday Journal

Pharmacists to court: Overturn rule on 'morning-after' pill

“They are designed to protect people from coercion and burden”

' A group of pharmacists asked the Illinois Supreme Court to throw out a rule that forces them to dispense emergency contraception despite moral objections, claiming it amounts to illegal coercion. via Daily Journal/Sunday Journal

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Related Topix: Abortion

Tue Mar 11, 2008

KWQC-TV Davenport

Rock River Flood Watch

Much of the flooding along the Rock River in the Quad Cities is dictated by what happens up north. via KWQC-TV Davenport

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Mon Feb 18, 2008

Quad-City Times

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Health Care Long-Term Care Administrator Seeking a dynamic leader for facility specializing in Comprehensive Rehabilitation TBI in Prophetstown, IL. via Quad-City Times

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Wed Feb 06, 2008

The Daily Gazette

Serving Dixon, Sterling & Rock Falls

“I think they're ready for change, whether it's the economy, war or gas prices.”

Various precincts in Sterling, Rock Falls, Dixon and Prophetstown reported steady stream of voters throughout the day. via The Daily Gazette

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Related Topix: Rock Falls, IL, Sterling, IL, Dixon, IL, US News

Sat Feb 02, 2008

Bettendorf News

Whiteside County bridge gets load limit

The increasing deterioration of the Star Road Bridge which crosses Coon Creek at the east edge of Prophetstown has caused a 15-ton load limit to be placed on the bridge, the Whiteside County Highway and Public ... via Bettendorf News

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Related Topix: Whiteside County, IL

Sat Jan 26, 2008

The Daily Gazette

Determination keeps man afloat

“Don't give up. You can do a lot more that you think you can if you don't give up.”

Scott Ward gripped the silver hand guard at the Duis Center pool, looking up slowly and preparing himself for a tough climb - those two steps were going to be harder than they looked. via The Daily Gazette

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Related Topix: Rock Falls, IL

Tue Jan 22, 2008

Courier-News

Workers help the needy

“Kraft has been a huge help for a long time. They don't just donate food. They donate time.”

The walls inside the Northern Illinois Food Bank in St. Charles are so covered in graffiti, it's hard to find room for yet another signature. via Courier-News

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Related Topix: Illinois, Chicago Metro

Wed Dec 26, 2007

Northwest Herald

Beese: A reason to break holiday traditions

“Don't let them take my Christmas”

PROPHETSTOWN For the first time in more than a dozen years, my family and I spent Christmas morning on the road. via Northwest Herald

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Related Topix: Life, Holidays, Christmas, Opinion

Tue Dec 11, 2007

Bureau County Republican

New ... Postponements announced

Among the cancellations in area sports, the Colmone Classic games will be pushed back one day. via Bureau County Republican

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Related Topix: Ohio, IL, Princeton, IL, Somonauk, IL, Bureau County, IL

Mon Dec 03, 2007

WQAD-TV Moline

Sterling neighborhood waits for power restoration

“I'm tired, and I'm a little aggravated.”

Downed tree branches symbolize the weekend ice storm damage here. But the families left without power since Saturday evening really bring the situation close to home. via WQAD-TV Moline

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Sun Dec 02, 2007

The Daily Gazette

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“Before, I would go when there was a really big blow up. Communication has really opened up. Every day, I know if it's been a good day or a rough day.”

NICIL smooths path for disabled local children Five-foot-one-inch Donnie Golden, 16, is a Prophetstown High School junior. via The Daily Gazette

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Related Topix: Autism, Health, Social Security, Personal Finance, Rock Falls, IL

Fri Nov 30, 2007

Bettendorf News

Tampico boy hurt after school bus hits him

A 10-year-old Tampico boy was injured when he ran into the path of a school bus, the Whiteside County Sheriff's Department. via Bettendorf News

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Related Topix: Whiteside County, IL, Tampico, IL, Lyndon, IL, Sterling, IL

Tue Nov 20, 2007

The Daily Gazette

Some craft businesses grew out of necessity

“I have to look at everything first, then I'll start buying”

However, some have turned their craft into a way to solve problems. Christine Davis is one of those people. via The Daily Gazette

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Related Topix: Mount Carroll, IL, Morrison, IL

Sun Nov 18, 2007

The Daily Gazette

Beyond the yellow ribbon

“I think we're pretty close to being back to normal.”

Program helps returning soldiers adjust from war zone back to civilian life Jason and Sheri Schwartz, married for five years, are adjusting to life in the same time zone. via The Daily Gazette

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Related Topix: Streator, IL, Springfield Metro, Springfield, IL

Thu Nov 15, 2007

The Daily Gazette

Viering takes on new job at Sauk

“She's extremely well-known and well-liked in the community”

Sterling Mayor Amy Viering is leaving her job as director of Woodlawn Arts Academy on Friday to become Sauk Valley Community College's director of foundation and grants. via The Daily Gazette

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Related Topix: Dixon, IL, Morrison, IL, Amboy, IL, Tampico, IL, Sterling, IL

Tue Oct 30, 2007

The Daily Gazette

Sun up longer for Halloween trick-or-treaters

Whether anyone realizes it or not, we're all the subjects of a strange and new experiment. via The Daily Gazette

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Related Topix: Rock Falls, IL, Franklin Grove, IL, Sterling, IL, Tampico, IL, Dixon, IL, Opinion

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