CARTHAGE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 24th, 2026

The Regular Meeting of the Carthage City Council was held Tuesday, February 24 th ,
2026, at City Hall, 538 Wabash Avenue. Mayor Smith called the meeting to order at
7:00 P.M. Answering to roll call were Aldermen Smith, Roberts, Steinkamp, Long,
Biondolino and Walker. City Treasurer Pam Edris was absent.
Motion was made by Alderman Walker, seconded by Roberts to approve the regular
meeting minutes of February 10 th . All six Aldermen answered “aye” in approval.
Brett Housewright was present and spoke briefly with the Council about his TIF
application. Mayor Smith reported to the council about the acceptable expenditures for
TIF funds and the guidelines that are used.
Mayor Smith reported to the Council that the City has received notice that the asbestos
abatement at 1248 Wabash Ave. should be completed on March 17 th . If that is the case
then the City could include the demolition of that property in with the other Strong
Community Grant demolitions. However, a change order would be required. The Mayor
would like the City Public Works Director to discuss this option with the individual that
received the demolition bids.
Motion was made by Alderman Walker, seconded by Smith to approve allowing Rich
Sealock to speak with W&S Contracting about a change order to the demolition bids. All
six Aldermen voted “yes”.
City Attorney Tom Hartzell reported on several delinquent properties.
Alderman Smith reported to the Council that Fortress Bank has turned in a permission
form asking for barricades on June 12 for the annual customer appreciation luncheon.
Motion was made by Alderman Smith, seconded by Roberts to approve the Fortress Bank
permission form. All six Aldermen answered “aye” in approval.
Alderman Smith reported to the Council that the City has received some clarification on
the permission form from Illini West in regards to the Car show that they would like to
hold on April 11 th . This event would be held from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on the south
side of the square. They are willing to follow any restrictions or guidelines that the City
may have as far as the use of barricades are concerned.
Motion was made by Alderman Smith, seconded by Roberts to approve the Illini West
permission form. All six Aldermen answered “aye” in approval.

Alderman Biondolino reported to the Council that the Public Property Committee met
and looked at repairs that are needed on the City Hall floor. Some of the floor joists on
the west side of the building are starting to sag and a new beam needs to be installed to
help hoist the floor back up.
Alderman Biondolino reported to the Council that four tree bids have been submitted to
the City for removal of trees at 511 Walnut. This property is included in the most recent
round of Strong Community Grant demolitions. LT land and tree service was the low bid
of $1,500.00.
Motion was made by Alderman Biondolino, seconded by Long to approve the bid of
$1,500 from LT land & tree service for removal of trees at 511 Walnut. All six
Aldermen voted “yes”.
Alderman Long reported to the Council that repairs to the Water treatment plant have
been delayed until February 25 th . He also reported that the City Engineer and Public
Works Director drove the City streets to see which ones need repairs this coming year.
Motion to adjourn by Alderman Walker, seconded by Smith at 7:58 PM
Respectfully submitted,

Scott Roberts
City Clerk

Carthage Lions Club Hosts 1st Annual Fundraising Event “Roar for Community Pride” –
March 21, 2026

Carthage, IL — February 9, 2026 - The Carthage Lions Club invites the community to its 1st
Annual Roar for Community Pride Fundraising Event at Lake Hill Winery, an evening of
dining, entertainment, and charitable giving. Proceeds will fund community projects that improve lives and strengthen local initiatives.
Event Details:
? Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
? Location: Lake Hill Winery, Carthage, IL
? Admission: $75 per person or $500 for a table of 8
Includes steak and chicken dinner, drinks, live and silent auctions, raffle prizes and
entertainment.
Other ticket options through sponsorships available as listed below.
? Happy Hour: 5:00 PM
? Meal: 6:00 PM
? Live Auction: 7:00 PM
? Entertainment: Music by DJ Brogan Smith
For more information on the event and to reserve your tickets visit:
http://helpthecommunity.org/carthagelions/#events or @CarthageILLions on Facebook
About the Lions Club:
The Carthage Lions Club is part of Lions Clubs International, the world’s largest service
organization. Our mission is simple: to serve our community through projects that promote a variety of initiatives including health, education, and community well-being and improvements. Our club was chartered in May of 1966 and is thriving with over 30 active members. Recent projects have been constructing shelters and other facility upgrades at the Carthage Parks, local student scholarships for continuing their education, local community event support, volunteer labor for community activities, eye glass collection and eye health support as well as many other causes.
Funds raised will directly support community projects and initiatives led by the Carthage
Lions Club. Join us for an unforgettable evening and help make a lasting
impact in our community!
For tickets or sponsorship inquiries, please contact:
Chris Talley
319-850-3196
christalley@frontier.com

The Morning Brew talks with the Carthage Library Team on  February updates and what is still needed for the new library 

Rep. Norine Hammond - Hammond responds to Pritzker budget address

Rachel Kerns talks to Shawn Stewart about what is new with MTC Communications

Hancock County Farm Bureau  Richlyn Hoener  on  Farm Bureau Events 

CARTHAGE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 10th, 2026

The Regular Meeting of the Carthage City Council was held Tuesday, February 10 th ,
2026, at City Hall, 538 Wabash Avenue. Mayor Smith called the meeting to order at
7:00 P.M. Answering to roll call were Aldermen Smith, Roberts, Steinkamp, Long,
Biondolino and Walker. City Treasurer Pam Edris was also present.
Motion was made by Alderman Walker, seconded by Smith to approve the regular
meeting minutes of January 29 th . All six Aldermen answered “aye” in approval.
Motion was made by Alderman Walker, seconded by Smith to approve the special
meeting minutes of January 26 th . All six Aldermen answered “aye” in approval.
After discussion a Motion was made by Alderman Walker, seconded by Smith to approve
the January Budgetary Report. All six Aldermen voted “yes”.
City Attorney Tom Hartzell reported on several delinquent properties.
Alderman Smith reported to the Council that the City Attorney has prepared an
Ordinance for no parking zones on the south side of Miller street between N. Adams
street and N. Scofield street and the South side of Walnut street between N. Adams and
N. Washington street.
Motion was made by Alderman Smith, seconded by Roberts to approve Ordinance No.
2025-16 an Ordinance pertaining to no parking zones on the south side of Miller street
and the south side of Walnut street, Carthage, Illinois. All six Aldermen voted “yes”.
Alderman Smith reported to the Council that the Police Department has ordered public
relations materials which were included in the annual budget. He also reported that the
Police Department personnel will be attending “non-escalation and de-escalation scenario
based training”.
Alderman Smith reported to the Council that the Carthage middle school would like the
Council to discuss the possibility of parking on Washington street on the east side of the
school between Buchanan and Walnut to be allowed to be diagonal to the road instead of
parallel to the road as it is now as this would allow for more parking. After discussion
the Council thought that this should not be allowed as the road way would be to narrow
to allow for any emergency vehicles to pass through if required.
Alderman Smith reported to the Council that the Mayor has been in contact with
textmygov which is a company that the City could use to notify citizens of any changes
or emergency situations that may occur. The City currently uses a company for this

however textmygov allows for more options for the City to notify specific areas instead
of all citizens and gives the City several other options for contacting its citizens.
Motion was made by Alderman Smith, seconded by Walker to allow the Mayor to
discuss this further with textmygov. All six Aldermen voted “yes”.
Alderman Biondolino reported to the Council that the City received two bids for the
Asbestos Abatement at 1248 Wabash Avenue. Spectrum Environmental was the low bid
in the amount of $10,100.00.
Motion was made by Alderman Biondolino, seconded by Walker to approve the low bid
of $10,100.00 from Spectrum Environmental for Asbestos Abatement. All six Aldermen
voted “yes”.
Alderman Biondolino reported to the Council that the City received seven bids for the
Demolition of six properties as part of the Strong Community Grant Program. The low
bid was from W&S Contracting in the amount of $47,500.00.
After discussion a Motion was made by Alderman Biondolino, seconded by Smith to
approve the low bid of $47,500.00 from W&S Contracting for demolitions. All six
Aldermen voted “yes”.
After discussion a Motion was made by Alderman Walker, seconded by Smith to approve
the payment of the January bills. All six Aldermen voted “yes”.
Alderman Long reported to the Council that Cahoy still needs to submit two well water
samples before the EPA will issue an operation permit on the second deep well. He also
reported that D&L will start the finishing work on the second deep well very soon.
Alderman Long reported to the Council that the brine system has been delivered to the
City. He also reported that the City Engineer will be driving the streets in the next few
weeks to discuss which roads need repaired and to also assess the future sidewalk project
by the High school.
Mayor Smith reported to the Council that the City Attorney has prepared an Ordinance
establishing the Public Works Director position.
Motion was made by Alderman Smith, seconded by Biondolino to approve Ordinance
No. 2025-17 an Ordinance establishing the director of public works. All six Aldermen
voted “yes”.
Motion was made by Alderman Walker, seconded by Roberts to Hire Rich Sealock as the
full-time public works director. All six Aldermen voted “yes”.

Motion to adjourn by Alderman Smith, seconded by Walker at 7:52 PM
Respectfully submitted,

Scott Roberts
City Clerk

Don OBrien wth the BBB

Warsaw Chamber- open up  membership to individuals  who would like to be involved! 

Please join us for a membership drive open house tomorrow, Tuesday, February 17th from 5PM to 6:30PM at the Bott Community Center. 

New to our membership tiers this year is a zero cost individual membership to encourage more volunteers from the community.

What can you expect at Tuesday's open house?

1. A brief overview of the events and projects in store for 2026.

2. Sign-up sheets for members and volunteers to join our committees. 

3. Meet and greet with our new chamber board!

Choose a committee to help!

Here's a list of our committees and their respective chairpersons.

Cheers to the Chamber: Chamber Board

Christmas on Main: Missy Finch

First Fridays:

Taste of Hancock - Oktoberfest:

Professional Development: 

Membership: Cass Grunewald & Sara Harrison

Marketing: 

If you see a vacancy in the chairperson list, don't be afraid to throw your name in the hat! 

What does a chairperson do?

-Keeps open and clear communication between committee and board

-Schedules & leads committee meetings as necessary

-Assigns duties among committee

How else can I help my awesome group of chamber members that volunteers their time and energy to make Warsaw a better place to live?

Maybe you're not interested in leading a committee, but can lend a hand in other ways. Sign-up to join that committee! Your committee chairperson will add you to a group chat/email thread and will schedule meetings as needed. We need you to become a crucial part to the planning and execution of our great events, projects, and developments. 

If you cannot attend Tuesday's meeting, but would like to help where you can, please reach out and we'll find a place for you.

Burn Ban in Effect 02/15/2026  For McDonough County

MACOMB, IL
McDonough County ESDA has issued an immediate county-wide Open Burn Ban due to the
extremely dry conditions impacting Central Illinois. This ban encompasses all areas within
McDonough County, including the Macomb City limits, and is intended to protect residents,
property, and the community from the heightened risk of accidental fires. The burn ban will
remain in effect until further notice and prohibits all open burning within city limits. This includes,
but is not limited to, yard waste, bonfires, and recreational fires.
Exceptions:
• The use of charcoal or gas grills for cooking is permitted.
• Grills must be attended at all times while in use.
Persons who violate the burn ban will be subject to a fine.
The City of Macomb urges all residents to take this situation seriously and exercise extreme
caution with any potential fire hazards during this period of unusually dry weather. Public safety is
our top priority, and your cooperation is essential in reducing the risk of accidental fires.
For questions or additional information, please contact:
Macomb Fire Department
309-836-7800

CARTHAGE CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA

REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 10, 2026

MAYOR:
Pledge of Allegiance Approve Regular Minutes January 29, 2026
Roll Call Approve Special Minutes January 26, 2026
Public Comments Approve January Budgetary Report
Solid Waste
CLERK:
TREASURER:
CITY ATTORNEY:
530 Wabash - Reed Building Land on end of Wabash
201 S. Scofield - Hundley Property 160 Prairie – Charlie Mustread
724 Walnut – Xavier Hutchcroft 130 S. Marion – Sebastian Jemison
242 Buchanan – Michael Bennett Friendship Park
PUBLIC SAFETY:
Report on Fire Dept. Report on Police IW Permission Form
Middle School Parking No Parking Ordinance
PUBLIC PROPERTY:
Tree City Report Landfill Report Land Bank
Public Properties Update Asbestos Abatement
FINANCE:
Bills
PUBLIC WORKS:
Building Permit report CFL Loan Program – Dearwester
New Deep Well Middle School Parking
LEGISLATIVE:
Code Book Update
Public Works Director Position
EXECUTIVE SESSION:

CARTHAGE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 29th, 2026

The Regular Meeting of the Carthage City Council was held Tuesday, January 29 th , 2026, at City Hall, 538 Wabash Avenue. Mayor Smith called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
Answering to roll call were Aldermen Smith, Roberts, Long, Biondolino and Walker. City Treasurer Pam Edris was also present. Alderman Steinkamp was absent. Motion was made by Alderman Walker, seconded by Smith to approve the regular meeting minutes of January 13 th . All five present Aldermen answered “aye” in approval.
Mayor Smith reported to the Council that an Ordinance has been prepared for a TIF agreement between the Velvet Hanger and the City of Carthage. The Council approved the application but an Ordinance has to be approved in order to make the TIF agreement official.
Motion was made by Alderman Walker, seconded by Roberts to approve Ordinance No. 2025-15 An Ordinance approving and authorizing the execution of the first amendment to Carthage TIF District redevelopment agreement by and between the City of Carthage and Deverie Troutman, DBA Velvet Hanger and Josh Troutman. All five present Aldermen voted “yes”.
Mayor Smith reported to the Council that a proclamation declaring February 1 st through February 7 th to be Brenda Young week needs approval. This proclamation is to recognize Brenda Young as the Citizen of the Year. She is being recognized for her countless hours to community and economic development through her role as a businesswoman and volunteer. She helps many non-profit organizations and leads the team to put up and take
down the Christmas wreaths each year. She also helps to support new business development and all the other work she does helping put on special events in the City. Motion was made by Alderman Walker, seconded by Roberts to approve the proclamation to establish February 1 st through February 7 th as Brenda Young week. All five present Aldermen answered “aye” in approval.
City Attorney Tom Hartzell reported on several delinquent properties.
Alderman Smith reported to the Council that Illini West High School has submitted a permission form to the Council. However, the Council needs some clarification on the event that they would like to hold before it can be approved. Clerk Roberts will follow up with the High School to get more clarification before the next Council meeting.

Alderman Biondolino reported to the Council that AEC, LLC has contacted the City. They will be asking the Illinois EPA for an extension on some of the items that they want to be fixed at the landfill. The items that the Illinois EPA has asked to be repaired or altered in some way are all minor issues but the City was not given an appropriate amount of time to correct these issues.
Motion was made by Alderman Walker, seconded by Smith to approve paying Alderman Steinkamp for tonight’s Council meeting. All five present Aldermen voted “yes”.
Alderman Long reported to the Council that all repairs at the water plant are projected to be completed in the next two weeks. He also reported that the salt brine system that was ordered to help with snow removal will be delivered next week.
Motion to adjourn by Alderman Walker, seconded by Smith at 8:00 PM
Respectfully submitted,

Scott Roberts
City Clerk

Western Illinois Leadership Academy builds regional leaders, opens registration for next class

QUINCY, Ill. — Strong communities depend on strong leaders—people who understand local challenges, build relationships across boundaries, and work together to move the region forward. That belief is at the heart of the Western Illinois Leadership Academy (WILA), and registration is now open for the next class.

Originally launched in 1996 through a partnership between Rural Adams Development Corporation, Great River Economic Development Foundation, and University of Illinois Extension, WILA was created to strengthen leadership capacity and encourage collaboration across rural western Illinois communities. From the beginning, organizers recognized that communities could accomplish more by working together than by working alone.

After several years on pause, WILA returned with renewed purpose, reaffirming the importance of developing local leadership and rebuilding regional connections. When the program paused, communities felt the gap—not only in professional development opportunities, but in the relationships and shared understanding that help leaders address common challenges.

The most recent WILA cohort brought participants together for six day?long sessions held across Adams, Brown, Hancock, Pike, and Schuyler counties. Participants toured local businesses and community organizations, explored regional assets, and connected with leaders representing education, workforce development, government, community development, agriculture, and health care. The program concluded in Springfield at the State Capitol, where participants met with legislators, observed committee hearings and floor sessions, and gained firsthand insight into how state?level decisions influence local communities.

For participants, the experience went well beyond leadership theory.

“Participating in WILA has been incredibly impactful for me as a business development professional in health care,” said Caitlin Dallas. “The knowledge I gained and the connections I made throughout the program have been truly invaluable. I especially appreciated the opportunity to meet and learn from professionals across a wide range of industries and neighboring counties. WILA broadened my perspective and strengthened both my personal and professional network in meaningful ways.”

Since its founding, hundreds of WILA graduates have moved into influential roles across western Illinois, often describing the experience as transformational in shaping how they lead and collaborate across county lines.

With registration now open for the next WILA class, Illinois Extension and its partners are continuing to invest in leaders who will guide western Illinois communities into the future. Learn more or apply at go.illinois.edu/WILA.

About Extension: University of Illinois Extension develops educational programs, extends knowledge, and builds partnerships to support people, communities, and their environments as part of the state's land-grant institution. Extension serves as the leading public outreach effort for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences in all 102 Illinois counties through a network of 27 multi-county units and over 700 staff statewide. Extension’s mission is responsive to eight strategic priorities — community, economy, environment, food and agriculture, health, partnerships, technology and discovery, and workforce excellence — that are served through six program areas — 4-H youth development, agriculture and agribusiness, community and economic development, family and consumer science, integrated health disparities, and natural resources, environment, and energy.

Photo caption: Participants in the most recent Western Illinois Leadership Academy class pose on the steps of the Illinois State Capitol during the program’s final session in Springfield. Registration is now open for the next WILA class.

Contact: Shelby Crow, County Director, sschoon@illinois.edu, 217-223-8380

 Sandburg has released the names of students who qualified for the dean’s list and honors list for the 2025 fall semester. 

To qualify for the dean’s list, a student must earn a grade point average of at least 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale). To be eligible for the honors list, a student must earn a grade point average of 3.0-3.49. 

DEAN’S LIST 

Abingdon — Drake Allison, Corinne Anderson, Klaire Anderson, Lexes Brown, Reas Brubaker, Tyler Carlson Juhl, Chloe Cooper, Lily Cox, Maddison Crisp, Amy Kaufmann, Rory Long, Kyler Norris, Zane Patch, Lillian Robinson, Lilyana Terwilliger, Myli Webber 

Aledo — Ericka Sedam 

Alexis — Tiffany Hare, Hannah Lair, Aayla Legate, Mame LeGate, Hannah McNabb, Rebecca Skutt, Craig Steward 

Altona — Nathan Budde, Jessica Kirby, Alexia Swanson, Tieler Williams-Fouts 

Andover — Andrea Hardesty 

Atkinson — Nikki Hayes 

Augusta — Lori Hawkins, Owen Rigg 

Avon — Charly Cox, Teagan Hunter, Aliyah Janssen, Isabelle Kemp, Kallie Nelson, Reece Stenger 

Bartonville — Brayden Schleich, Kirstin Stroud 

Basco — Jadyn Climer, Amelia Harness, Lakinn Larson, Paxton Morehouse 

Bettendorf, Iowa — Keri Johnson 

Biggsville — Cherokee Hartman 

Blandinsville — Skylar Hunt 

Brimfield — Landon Binder, Brady Johnson 

Burlington, Iowa — Kalynn Sass 

Burnside — Avery Hunter 

Bushnell — Mary Jane Avery Ketterman, Desiree Morse 

Cambridge — Skye Fontanez, Brooklyn Johnson, Taylor Pace 

Cameron — Amanda Lewis, Elizabeth Phelps 

Carthage — Kennedy Artman, Nora Desotel, Jordan Finney, Madison Hall, Shannon Klossing, Analeigh Livingston, Kailin Mapes, Elyse Moore, Michelle Nicol, Kaila Rowland, Abigail Shaffer, Ava Shutwell, Kayden Swisher, Deacon Zaehringer, Jonah Zanolla 

Clinton, Iowa — Kylie Housenga 

Colchester — Macy Branch, Cole Cordell, Makayla Cox, Jett Ferguson, Austin Nelson, Zachary Romero, Madelynn Sullivan 

Cuba — Kylie Morton 

Dahinda — Elizabeth Aigner, Keagan Gerlach, Mackenzie Goff, Ella Rigg, Owen Rigg, Riley Smith, Alisha Snyder, Karleigh Whiteside 

Dallas City — Grace Grothaus, Evan Worley 

Danville, Iowa — Carlea Beckman 

Davenport, Iowa — Madison Barton, Pearl Wheeler, Amber Wulf 

East Peoria — Cynthia Ayers 

Edwards — Connor Johnson 

Elmwood — Sosie Blue Binder, Tiana Hamilton 

Erie — Jaylynn Hamilton, Tucker Vandewostine 

Farmington — Dena Fleming, Dax Ulm 

Galesburg — Luis Agudelo Giron, Samantha Albritton, Katelin Allen, Meghan Angle, Jonah Asiegbu, Jay Basden, Kylie Benoit, Brittany Boughton, Iris Brechbuhler, Braeden Brennan, Faith Brill, Rebekah Bruington, Brenna Buchen, Braley Burford, Makenna Burford, Kristiana Cantrell, Sheridan Cash, Amy Cauthon, Xia Chen, Cherrie Chesang, Kayla Collins, Jayla Connour, James Crock-Keefer, Aleah Crowl, Sergio Cruz Segui, Kokou Dadabo, Cameron Darst, Bryson Davis, Letha Dennison, Alexander Dismang, Sofia Dixon, Evan Dombrowski, Jolene Estes, Julia Evans, Mateo Figueroa Garibay, Jose Figueroa Vargas, Crystal Finley, Colby Folger, Selma Frey, Taliya Galloway, Iker Garcia, Heath Gibbons, John Godsil, Conchetta Gonzalez, Alice Greene, Madison Gummerson, Crimson Harman, Makiah Harris, Alexis Harrison, Grace Hart, Alyssa Hilman, Sarah Honsey, Ethan Hovind, Vashti Howell, Alexia Hull, Ascar Jepchirchir, Janie Jordan, Ashley Joseph, Qetsia Kamdem Houeguo, Finley Kane, Ethan Kantorowicz, Taleah Kennedy, Damaris Kimaiyo, Amos Kipkemoi, Faith Kiprop, Antonia Kisler, Addison Kramer, Valentin Kretschmer, Haley Kubis, Anna Landis, Abby Lingafelter, Grace Maiyo, Emmie Malcolm, Orelly Malundama, Corey Marshall, Abbott Matthews, Tamara McGruder, Connor McLauchlan, Ashlee Mechtel, Edan Moon, Vanessa Morrison, Jasmine Morrow, Destini Munson, Kaylynn Nelson, Caio Oliveira, Bryce Orwig, Sarah Overhake, Dasha Paige, Danielle Phillipson, Kaden Pickard, Ashley Randolph, Candance Reed, Jennifer Rice, Linus Richtberg, Mia Rivera, Thomas Rivera, Enrico Augusto Rola, Theo Salim, Diego Santos Branco Martinez, Brooklyn Shannon, Kailyn Shepherd, Zachary Shepler, Mae Sims, Kaitlyn Smith, Damien Snell, Emiliano Sosa, Isabella Standefer, Rebecca Stout, Isabelle Stover, Payton Taylor, Rose Tembo, Alyssah Tenhaaf, Kaylyn Emma Thomas, Colton Thornburg, Austin Ullrich, Arianna Walker, Ava Wallace, Glen Wells, Skylar Wenstrom, Allison Whitcomb, Asher Whitcomb, Erica Williams, Carrie Willits, Sharon Yego, Mariana Younes 

Geneseo — Morgann Steinert, Delainey Vanrycke 

Gilson — Meranda Derham 

Gladstone — Madalynn Knapp 

Good Hope — Hailie Hendrix 

Greensburg, Ind. — Ryan Gorrell 

Hamilton — Madelyn Bolton, Brayden Carter, Derek Weirather, Apollo White, Lucy Woodworth 

Hampshire — Kaitlyn Heine 

Hanna City — Benjamin Marvel 

Henderson — Rylyn Shipp, Kara West 

Hixson, Tenn. — Haven Powell 

Joy — Brandee Jackson 

Kewanee — Colin Hornback, Kellan Keane 

Kirkwood — Kaleb Carlson, Molly Dawson, Quentin Hayburn, Eldon Wilson 

Knoxville — Nora Admire, Emily Conlee, Raylee Donaldson, Lainey Hankins, Hope Hawkinson, Brooke Howard, Madilyn Howard, Rylie Jansen, Piper Lewis, Nolan McClay, Teagan Morley, Macy Nolan, Andrea Olinger, Megan Pilkington, Lauren Rickard, Kennedy Salinas, Bryn Wright 

LaHarpe — Matthew Bundy, Carter Chapin 

London Mills — Kaitlyn Pasko, Carson Stuckel 

Macomb — Emily Livermore, Quinn Rexroat, Taylor Wagner 

Maquon — Lily Swanson 

Mason City — Lucas Power 

Metamora — Ethan Krei 

Milan — Kristin Campagna, Anna Carroll, Rylee Krebsbach 

Moline — Ayden Mendoza 

Monmouth — Dzemila Ahmetovic, Eya Massan Akpabli, Pablo Arce, Tate Bitar, Renee Bratcher, Lili Brown, Larah Cledanor, Elliott Copeland, Jordon Eason, Jennifer Garcia, Addison Gillen, Jacey Hasten, Jaylee Hasten, Leilani Johnson, Angel Jurado, Ava Laws, Keira Laws, Drew Lovdahl, Brandon Martinez, Curstin Meehan, Luke Mettler, Joceline Navarro-Raygoza, Letina Peneueta, Sarai Perez, Alondra Perez Godina, Garrett Rogers, Brittney Thomas, Courtney Traviolia, Leighton Trego, Yahaira Valdez Martinez, Olga Velazquez, Marcos Vera, Leah Wilson, Dania Wolford 

Morrison — Jerrica Bormann 

Nashville — Nevaeh San Nicolas 

Nauvoo — Joshua Aitchison, Elise Blakewell, Evalynn Jones, Kelly Primmer, Lillie Sumner 

Niota — Jaycee Morris 

North Henderson — Kloey Scott, William Watkins 

Oglesby — Allison Thome 

Oneida — Briana Carreon, Christine Mahnesmith, Brooke Stickle 

Orion — Andrew Meiresonne 

Peoria — Richard Andrews, Tatianna Veazy 

Rio — Clarissa Clark 

Rock Island — Anna Dean 

Roseville — Tiffany Greathouse, Hanna Payne 

Rushville — Melanie Norton 

St. Augustine — Anna Serven 

San Antonio, Texas — Lillian Covarrubias 

Sciota — Alexa Barkley 

Sherrard — Kileigh McDaniel, Brady Peterson 

Silvis — Audriauna Bainter, Amalia Dominguez, Carter Ramsey 

Smithshire — Ellison Johnson, Jesslin Wainman 

Springfield — Jacorion Halliburton 

Sutter — Haley Evans, Haydn McMillen 

Tennessee — Charles Zimmerman 

Toluca — Jessica Schultz 

Tonica — Reese Poole 

Toulon — Dillon Steelman 

Trivoli — Abbie Ackers 

Warsaw — Kaia Figge, Ava Gibson, Abby Stanley 

Wataga — Elizabeth Johnston, Sydney Kuberski, Maddison McGarry, Hunter Tew 

West Point, Iowa — Elizabeth Tippey 

Williamsfield — Connor Buck, Kailea Custer, Emerson Hannam, Nicholas Little, Henry Powers, Nolan Sornberger, Diane Sutton, Rylee Triplett 

Yates City — Katharine Capitani, Kaitlyn Gray 

HONORS LIST 

Abingdon — Zoe Brooks-Smice, Kelsey Corbin, Dawson Fenton, Serenity Glahn, Justin Keener, Colin Littell, Alexander McWhorter, Allyson Peed, Lucah Sahyouni, Derek Ward 

Aledo — Brittany Doherty, Payton Ruggles, Jessica Ruh 

Alexis — Cameron Anderson, Nevaeh Bickerton, Ariana Villarreal 

Altona — Dylan Moore 

Avon — Drey Anderson, Bryson Harn, Payshence Hibbets 

Basco — Jordyn Climer, Braden Hurt, Courtney Lucie 

Belleville — Janessa Wallace 

Bettendorf, Iowa — Haliey Damewood, Chloe Lewandowski 

Bloomington — Rozilyn Alzebdieh 

Brantford, Ontario — Nathan Hill 

Burlington, Iowa — Bayley Gibbs 

Burnside — Kirra Davis 

Bushnell — Harper Hess 

Cameron — Jordan Stewart 

Canton — Devlin Dennis, Kylie Fahnestock, Robert Roscetti 

Carman — Emma Campbell 

Carthage — Aiden Annegers, Allyana Climer, Evan Fink, Cassidy Henderson, Victor Melendez, Bryar Rodeffer 

Chicago — Marquise Lewis 

Chillicothe — Griffen Landsverk 

Dahinda — Holly Brown 

Dallas City — Gunner Grothaus, Hannah Pindell, Leeann Polk 

Danvers — Shane Correll 

Davenport, Iowa — Rachel Jorgensen, Dorshea Woodfork 

DeWitt, Iowa — Nicole Schnack 

East Galesburg — Sarah Mathews, Emma Racke, Ashley Vanbeveran 

Economy, Ind. — Hannah Pyle 

Eldridge, Iowa — Cidney Hoerner 

Elvaston — Ethan Prim 

Farmington — Sterling Anderson, Nevaeh Howard 

Galesburg — Kodjovi Dovi Agbedan, Pablo Albiach Perez, Colton Allen, Calyx Andrae, Taleah Beaty, Elizabeth Beaver, Aaliyah Boggan, Laniyah Bradford, Adriana Branham, Nevaeh Burke, Alyssa Burmood, Mackenzi Calhoun, Sonya Campbell, Noah Cecil, Ivine Chemutai, Sheila Cheruiyot, Madison Clark, Lindzey Crozier, Nicholas Curtis, Valencia Davis, Nicholas Dechow, Alicia Delafield, Jameson Dickerson, Ian Dominique, Jorgiana Donald, Jennifer Felix, Mady Fell, Gaeben Frisque, Carlie Garcia, Caisha Gayles, Jaime Gonzalez Cortadi, Anaya Hardges, Amaris Hidalgo, Olivia Hillhouse, Raelynn Hobby, Jacqueline Holmes, Kenneth Hoosen, Aguy Isala, Janice Jackson, Brittany James, LaShawn James, Nathalie Jeglin, Caleb Johnson, Marrion Kemboi, Jeff Kipkorir, Mathew Kiplagat, Mathias Kiprotich, Allan Kipruto, Linda Koech, Toby Kulland, Bishop Kyser, Teigan Lai-Conboy, Dayton Lundstrom, Justin Mackey, Amy Magana, Abigael Maiyo, Abigail Malcolm, Finnegan Martin, Jaime Martin Caballero, Keira Mason, Joyce Matuasilua, Dhane McCormick, Pamela Mendez, Kenny Mensah, Anna Miller, Alyssa Mixon, Seslie Mixon, Lucas Mota, Destiny Mustain, Elizabeth Myers, Alex Nunez, Kate Oelberg, Melissa Oeth, Tyrese Ogbonnia, Grecia Ojeda Sanchez, Vanessa Oldfield, Devon Reed, Easton Reed, Alexia Rodriguez, Maya Schwarz, Craig Sewell, Amanda Smith, Meghyn Smith, Caslie Traff, Madison Trigger, Aubree Walker, Samuel Watson, Faith Webb, Karter Wheeler, Brittnee Williams, Natalie Williams, Wyatt Winter, Krayson Wooldridge, Olivia Yates 

Galva — Jennaca Serres 

Gary, Ind. — Rosalea Sopiarz 

Geneseo — Olivia Seei 

Gerlaw — Lillian Cozadd 

Germantown Hills — Clayton Cawley 

Gilson — Hannah Gehring, Nicholas McDaneld, Emma Nelson 

Glasford — Maggie Grebner 

Goose Lake, Iowa — Grace Foster 

Groveland — Drake Paul 

Hamilton — Morgan Boyd, Tira Horton, Adam Sullivan, Adriana Svejda 

Homestead, Iowa — Olivia Stratton 

Katy, Texas — Tiera Hall 

Keokuk, Iowa — Camryn Atterberg 

Kewanee — Lajaya Angel, Jessica Ayala, Paige Huffman, Cruz Paredes, Katelynn Peasley, Graciela Quinonez, Hannah Reynolds, Cora Rusk 

Kirkwood — Carter Rothzen, Megan Wilson 

Knoxville — Raegan Brown, Drake Dillon, Cassie James, Kanin Leab, Hannah Maulden, Jordan Moore, Griffin Siever, Jessica Vens, Marcey Younge 

Lewistown — Demi Dainty 

Lincoln, Neb. — Vajeen Al Hayder 

Little York — Illiana Saddoris 

Louisville, Miss. — Tyriunna Steele 

Macomb — Sherika Smith, Iesha Thorpe, Grace Vyhnanek 

Mahomet — Blake Harvey 

Metamora — Ashton Grieves 

Milan — Jerzee Kernan 

Moline — Kayla Harrison, Hannah Keith, Italy Sancen 

Monmouth — Lindsay Bratcher, Dulce Diaz, Christopher Fredrickson, Eliel Galvan, Isaac Garcia, Andy Guerrero, Jessie Hall, Tanner Hinton, Onna Howell, Kyaw Htoo, Nicole Mabry, Jocelyn Martinez Ruiz, Javier Mateo, Chloe McCutcheon, Benjamin McVey, James Mettler, Maddalynne Mosena, Yan Rivera Nunez, Tristen Skaggs, Darrah Stevens, Delaney Stevens, Jessica Wilkinson 

Morton — Tucker Bond 

Muscatine, Iowa — Naceka Barjibo 

Nashville — Griffin Briles 

Nauvoo — Dallin Garfield, Gabrielle Jackson, Cooper Knowles 

Niota — Emma Dooley, Declan Hartley, Lewis Siegfried 

Oneida — Brianna Campbell, Nolan Coverdill, Desiree McKinney 

Oquawka — Ryleigh Harris 

Orion — Kati Debacker 

Pekin — Abigail Strode 

Peoria — Lakisha Brown, Tyler Partee 

Plymouth — Hailie Heaton 

Princeville — Dakota Roger 

Quincy — Clare McDowell 

Rio — Bailey Hedrick, Charles Heinrich 

Rock Island — Larry Olivier 

Roseville — Rachael Garrett, Shawn Greathouse 

Sherrard — Ella Bickle, James Blackwell, Rylan Carton, Grace Ellen Karns 

Table Grove — Luke Abernathy 

Vermont — Easton Mercer 

Wapello, Iowa — Quinn Veach 

Warsaw — Aubrey Boley, Jordan Gound, Jaiden Jones, Juris Pohren, Evan Smith, Summer Smith 

Washburn — Kody Knecht 

Wataga — Alissa Stokes 

West Point — Dacota Smith 

Williamsfield — Rayna Jones, Mirella Parente, Nicala Yoho 

Woodhull — Sarah Beck, Cadence Hulick 

Yates City — Madison Baird 

Meet the Candidates-   Hancock County Sheriff Candidate Jordan Hawes