Public records reveal a Kewanee data center developer contacted Mayor Gary Moore weeks before city officials publicly discussed regulations for such facilities, raising questions about the timeline of communications.
Geneseo residents will have several opportunities this school year to attend Board of Education meetings inside the schools the board oversees.
Geneseo High School will host approximately 80 FFA members from 20 to 30 schools on Oct. 28 for District 1 Career Development Events in agricultural education, sales, and job interviewing.
Following structural failures involving older buildings in Davenport and Muscatine, Geneseo officials outline inspection procedures, property owner responsibilities, and the current status of downtown commercial buildings.
Council members acknowledge financial pressures on residents while approving utility rate changes, a downtown improvement grant and an $8 million state roadway project.
Geneseo's water tower is in the running for a national title — it's one of 13 Illinois towers nominated for Tnemec's 2026 Tank of the Year contest.
Geneseo native Carly Hamer has been promoted to Vice President of Merchandising & Design at Randa Apparel & Accessories, a global fashion company based in New York City.
A proposed 8,000-square-foot welding and metal fabrication facility on Chicago Street has moved one step closer to approval following a public hearing Monday, October 12.
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Public records reveal a Kewanee data center developer contacted Mayor Gary Moore weeks before city officials publicly discussed regulations for such facilities, raising questions about the timeline of communications.
From what's happening in local kitchens to what's happening inside our schools, we've got inspections, education, agriculture, and community health on the agenda. Plus, a little free pizza never hurt anybody. It’s Friday morning October 16, 2026 and This is the State Street Newswire.
Geneseo residents will have several opportunities this school year to attend Board of Education meetings inside the schools the board oversees.
The Henry and Stark County Health Departments are seeking residents’ input through a confidential, 10-minute community health survey to identify local health needs and guide future public health priorities.
Geneseo High School will host approximately 80 FFA members from 20 to 30 schools on Oct. 28 for District 1 Career Development Events in agricultural education, sales, and job interviewing.
Review health department inspections of Geneseo food establishments conducted between 7-1-26 and 10-1-26.
It’s Thursday morning, we’ve got A little hometown recognition, a water tower chasing national fame, and some changes coming to your utility bills. today It’s October 15, 2026 and This is the State Street Newswire.
Following structural failures involving older buildings in Davenport and Muscatine, Geneseo officials outline inspection procedures, property owner responsibilities, and the current status of downtown commercial buildings.
Council members acknowledge financial pressures on residents while approving utility rate changes, a downtown improvement grant and an $8 million state roadway project.
Marcia Swanson has been named Volunteer of the Month at the Geneseo-Atkinson Food Pantry, where she has been volunteering for one year.
On Thursday night, the Geneseo cross country teams returned to Empire Park in Hampton for the Western Big Six Conference Meet, hosted by Moline.
The Geneseo volleyball team made short work of Galesburg Thursday night, defeating the Silver Streaks in straight sets on its home court.
Both Quincy and Geneseo have been playoff-qualified for more than a week, the Blue Devils in Class 6A and the Maple Leafs in Class 4A.
The Leafs boys soccer team suffered a 9-1 loss to Rock Island Alleman on Tuesday, dropping its season record to 9-9-1.
Geneseo senior Claire Degrave capped her high school golf career with a 57th-place finish at the IHSA Class 1A Girls Golf State Tournament at Red Tail Run Golf Course in Decatur.
The Geneseo Lady Leafs returned to United Township High School Saturday for the second and final day of the Western Big 6 Conference Girls Tennis Meet.
Geneseo Cross Country teams traveled to Black Partridge Park in Metamora for the 50th Annual Gene Jones Runnin Red Invite.
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Farm & Field
Geneseo High School will host approximately 80 FFA members from 20 to 30 schools on Oct. 28 for District 1 Career Development Events in agricultural education, sales, and job interviewing.
Illinois will temporarily suspend penalties for using dyed diesel fuel on highways for farming and agricultural purposes, a move state officials say is aimed at keeping agricultural operations running during a diesel fuel crunch.
Creative Currents
Richmond Hill Players opens Donald Margulies’ drama Collected Stories Oct. 1 at the Richmond Hill Barn Theatre in Geneseo.
Karen Vroman is shown with some of her watercolor art work, “Quilts and Watercolor,” that is featured this month at RutabagA Studio & Gallery at 108 North State St. in downtown Geneseo.
Geneseo’s Richmond Hill Players continue the 2026 season with “Picasso at the Lapin Agile,” a comedy by Steve Martin.
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The towns of Richmond and Morristown were once the centers for Henry County’s government.
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.
