Approximately 30 employees from Wyffels Hybrids put on work boots and picked up shovels on Friday, May 8, volunteering their time to help beautify local parks in Geneseo as part of the company’s 80th anniversary celebration.

Geneseo, IL - Richmond Hill Players will hold auditions for the last three shows of their 2026 season on Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31 from 1-3pm, both days, at the Barn Theatre in Geneseo.   

Seven students received awards during the 2026 All-Unit Band Concert held Tuesday, May 11.

Rutabaga awards and others recently were presented at The Cellar in Geneseo, where entries will remain on display through Sunday, May 24. 

ummertime brings longer hours of daylight allowing more time for outdoor activities. The citizens of Geneseo have always enjoyed taking advantage of these longer daylight hours to take part in activities outside of their homes. They would attend or take part in parades, circuses, baseball, softball, summer fairs and local festivals.

Have you ever wondered what the history was behind the little building at the corner of South State Street and North Street here in Geneseo.

Horn graduated from Geneseo Township High School in 1936 and enlisted for services on March 13, 1940. He went to serve our country after working a short time at the Midland Coal Mine near Atkinson, Illinois.

Emilie DeCasteker, member of the Geneseo High School Trap Shooting team hit 25 shots in a row, twice. First on April 8th and again on May 19th.

After a recent trip to Natures Creations Nursery in Kewanee we planted our beautiful geraniums. And so, last night some deer enjoined the fruit of our labor and ate all $50.00 worth of the geraniums. “Thanks, Bambi.”