Warsaw welcomes three teachers to staff Sep 19, 2009
He earned a bachelors degree through Western Illinois University, Macomb. He has two years previous experience teaching special education at West Prairie High School. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
SFA Heads to Western Illinois Sep 18, 2009
NACOGDOCHES, Texas - The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjack football team will look to make it two in a row, as it travels to Macomb, Ill ... WIU made a return trip to the Piney Woods in 2007 to record a 34-13 victory over SFA. The Leathernecks followed that up with a 34-14 win over SFA last season in Macomb ... The Lumberjacks dropped a 34-14 decision last season in Macomb. (Sfajacks.com)
Hamilton welcomes three new teachers Sep 17, 2009
She went to high school at Cardinal Stritch in Keokuk and earned her bachelors degree in English education at Western Illinois University, Macomb. ADVERTISEMENT. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
I just got Comcast HSI less than a month ago and bought a modem instead of... Sep 16, 2009
Comcast Hiking Cable-Modem Fee to $5 From $3 Monthly Nationwide. Operator Cites Cost for DOCSIS 3. (Multichannel News)
`Jacks Score School Record 92 Points in Victory Sep 13, 2009
The Lumberjacks return to action Saturday, Sept. 19, when they travel to Macomb, Ill. to take on Western Illinois. (Sfajacks.com)
GAME TRACKER: UNI vs. Western Illinois, Eastern Illinois Sep 12, 2009
Where: vs. Western Illinois at John MacKenzie Alumni Field, Macomb, Ill. vs. Eastern Illinois at Lakeside Field, Charleston, Ill. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
First city administrator candidate here Sep 12, 2009
Michael E. Hays of Macomb will be introduced and answer questions during a public reception from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Monday at Cody s Road House Restaurant ... He has worked in Macomb and Kewanee in Illinois and also in Iowa. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Sutton, Catherine Mardell Race Sep 12, 2009
She then attended Western Illinois State College at Macomb, for two years. She moved to Springfield, and worked at Thrifty Drug Store prior to her marriage to James Richard Race Nov. 11, 1949. (Pittsfield Pike Press, IL)
WIU enrollment down on Macomb campus Sep 11, 2009
Western has 10,487 students enrolled in Macomb this fall. That down 2. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
WIU: Head baseball coach Stan Hyman dies at 50 Sep 7, 2009
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Keokuks new teachers bring talent, experience Sep 5, 2009
Craine graduated from Keokuk High School; earned a bachelor of science degree in education at Western Illinois University, Macomb; a masters degree in counselor education at Arizona State University, Phoenix and Vision Instruction at the University of Arizona, Tucson ... He graduated magna cum laude, with a bachelor of music degree from Western Illinois University, Macomb. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
IWHS wrestling program has a home Sep 4, 2009
A three-year photography contract with George Hartmann of Macomb was approved. . (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
CyberSurvey: Do you believe U-M coach Rich Rodriguez? Sep 1, 2009
In the wake of a recently published report saying that U-M is surpassing the NCAA-mandated 20-hour weekly limit for football practice, coach Rich Rodriguez denies any wrongdoing. Let's hope the allegations are false. (Detroit News)
Jane Roskamp, Max and Deb Roskamp family receive honors Aug 29, 2009
Max is a Western Illinois University, Macomb, summa cum-laude graduate with a bachelor of science degree in agricultural business. He also is a recipient of the American Farmer degree and farms in Sutter, Ill. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Casey ranked No. 10, Arcola No. 17 in high school football Aug 27, 2009
Others receiving votes: Nashville 22, Anna-Jonesboro 19, Carterville 17, Oregon 11, Hall 10, Macomb 5, West Carroll 5, Sterling Newman 3. Class 2A. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
County public transportation system hopes to start by Jan. 1 Aug 27, 2009
Those using the system will call an 800 number that is answered in Macomb. All transportation requests are logged and sent back to the county to have for the next day. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
Minonk man injured in accident in fair condition Aug 17, 2009
He and John Stevenson, 49, of Rutland were struck about 6 p.m. on the shoulder of Illinois 9 near Canton Airport Road, state police at Macomb said. Stevenson was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Centenarian looking forward to turning 108 Aug 15, 2009
After high school Murphy attended and graduated from Western Illinois College (now Western Illinois University) in Macomb, Ill. in 1922. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Minonk man in serious condition after accident that killed Rutland man Aug 13, 2009
He and John Stevenson, 49, of Rutland were struck about 6 p.m. Sunday by a drunken driver on the shoulder of Illinois 9 near Canton Airport Road, state police at Macomb said. Stevenson was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Fecht earns third place medal in Kata Aug 5, 2009
Traveling with fellow members of the Western Illinois Shotokan Karate dojo of Macomb, Fecht earned a third place medal in Kata (a specific series of punches and kicks) and received a fifth place finish in Kumite (open free sparring) ... Fecht was coached by Shihan Ed Kuras, Macomb; Sensei Marty Husband, Carthage; Kaleb Keeran, Macomb; and Justin Watchendorf of Carthage. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
Hamilton considering TIF district to attract business Aug 5, 2009
Macomb has had a TIF district for so long it just expired. . (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Sanders enjoying his 20th golf season at Great River Golf Course Jul 29, 2009
He planned to attend Western Illinois University in Macomb and earn a masters degree in professional sports management. He ended up taking a job in the Lake Geneva, Wis. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
Harness racing passion continues through generations Jul 27, 2009
It notes that this trophy was won in 1950 in Macomb by a horse named Edward Abbe in the outstanding time of two minutes 12 and 1/5 seconds and that the owner/driver was LA. Bud Rhodes. He was my dad and I was 7 years old at the time. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Atwood, Eldon R. Jul 21, 2009
He also played baseball for the St. Louis Cardinals farm team in Springfield, the Macomb baseball team and the Griggsville Night Hawks for several years. Eldon was an educator for 38 years and was a teacher and coach at Owaneco, a teacher, coach and principal at Chambersburg and teacher, coach and principal at Milton. (Pittsfield Pike Press, IL)
Campus cuisine: Dorm cooking, dining hall options Jul 15, 2009
"'Are we allowed to have mini-fridges and microwaves in our residence hall room?' That may be the No. 1 question our residential staff encounter from new students entering Western Illinois University," according to John Biernbaum, who oversees the school's housing and dining services in Macomb, Ill. "The culinary literacy of college students is increasing," said Tom Post, president of campus dining for Sodexo, a food service and facilities management company that works with 600 campuses in North... (The Augusta Chronicle)
Greetings From the New St. Clair Editor Jul 8, 2009
As for me, I was born and raised in Macomb, Ill ... For the past two years, I was the managing editor of my hometown paper in Macomb. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Five Keokuk teens survive storm while floating, tubing Jun 26, 2009
Bawden will attend Southeastern Community College this year and intends to transfer to Western Illinois University in Macomb to study law enforcement. Marshalls mother, Cathy Beals, said her son is okay. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
States crack down on speeding in construction zones Jun 25, 2009
The fines are high, enforcement is multi-faceted and the speed limit is firm, said Trooper Ed Howard, District 14, Macomb, Ill. Weve used airplanes for speed enforcement for a long time, he said. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Josh Palmer Memorial Ride is tribute to soldiers Jun 24, 2009
Stops include Blandinsville, Canton, Macomb and Colchester before ending in LaHarpe around 5 p.m. ... A police escort is being given through Macomb ... Brown said he is inviting participants in a car show at Heritage Days in Macomb Saturday to come to LaHarpe when the car show ends and set up near The Annex. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
Retiring long time board members honored by First State Jun 18, 2009
First State Bancorporation, Inc. is the holding company for First State Bank of Illinois with offices in Blandinsville, Carthage, Colusa, Hamilton, LaHarpe, Macomb, Monmouth, Peoria and Wheaton. The following directors retired at the annual meeting, held in Carthage, Illinois on May 20. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
Rev. Smith begins at United Methodist July 1, as Rev. Pyatt leaves for Mt. Zion Jun 18, 2009
Rev. Steven Michael Smith of Macomb has been appointed as pastor of the First United Methodist Church in Carthage, effective July 1 ... Smith and his wife, Dr. Cynthia Struthers, have lived in Macomb for seven years, where he has been associate minister of Wesley United Methodist church ... He served the West Michigan Conference as a Wesley Foundation director for more than 10 years, and before coming to Macomb appointed to Colona UMC near the quad cities. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
Shive, James William Jun 16, 2009
James William Shive James William Shive, Jr., 54, of Bloomington, formerly of Macomb, died Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at Bromen Medical Center in Normal. He was born March 9, 1955 in Macomb to James Willliam, Sr. and Betty Jean Ross Shive ... He later married Leanne Trotter at the Western Illinois Union in Macomb on Nov. 21, 1998. (Pittsfield Pike Press, IL)
All WIU athletic teams to be named Leathernecks Jun 6, 2009
TODAY'S HEADLINES SPECIAL SECTION ONLINE POLL. Should the Obamas have flown to New York for the weekend at government expense in this economy. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
WIU president Al Goldfarb says he will retire in 2 years Jun 6, 2009
Goldfarb is the 10th president of the university, which has its main campus in Macomb. He took the job in 2002 after working at Illinois State for more than two decades. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Joiner, June Jun 5, 2009
June graduated from Western IL University in Macomb with a teaching degree, She taught elementary school in Pike County as well as Tiskilwa and Princeton. She lived in Tiskilwa from 1941 through 1979. (Pittsfield Pike Press, IL)
FMCH Auxiliary announces scholarship winners Jun 3, 2009
Allen is attending Western Illinois University in Macomb and studying to earn a bachelor of science degree in Microbiology in order to become a Medical Laboratory Technologist. n Kea Simpson, Fort Madison Community Hospital. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Government health care will be disastrous May 29, 2009
If government health care passes into law, many families like mine stand to lose the insurance coverage that we now have. Our employers will force us to take government insurance that could cost much more than we are paying through our employers. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
No comments posted. May 29, 2009
Government health care will be disastrous. Published: Thursday, May 28, 2009 10:54 AM CDT Representative Hare, Senator Durbin, Senator Burris, your support for government health care will be disastrous to Americans like myself who have insurance through our employers. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Titans qualify for 2A state track and field meet in four events May 27, 2009
Macomb won the sectional title with 89. 5 points. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Regulators shut 2 failed banks in Illinois May 24, 2009
while the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency took control of Citizens National Bank, based in Macomb, Ill. The FDIC was appointed receiver of both banks. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Women's Basketball Adds Five More Players For 2009-10 May 23, 2009
She earned All-Region honors both seasons at OCC as well as being named All-MCCAA. A two-time First Team All-MCCAA East selection, Harvey had six double-doubles last year including a season-high 14 rebounds vs. Macomb Community College on Feb. 4. She also scored in double figures 29 times and tallied 1,064 points in her two years at OCC.. (Wsuathletics.com)
Carthage budget report shows income up, expenses down; Citywide cleanup days June 20 & 27 from 7 a.m.- 2 p.m. May 20, 2009
Western Illinois Regional Council in Macomb is monitoring the projects for Carthage. They are waiting for guidelines like everyone else, said Nightingale. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
Lainie Steelman: Asparagus has arrived May 2, 2009
Send it to lainie@MacombJournal. com or mail to 203 N. Randolph St., Macomb. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Warsaw school year end brings prom, graduation, summer maintenance projects May 2, 2009
n WHS teacher Dave Snowden and student Corey Kendall participated in a William Shakespeare birthday event at Western Illinois University, Macomb, on the bard's 445th birthday April 23. Corey read aloud Shakespeare sonnets in front of Malpass Hall, said Bertucci. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Sheppard, Karolyn J. May 1, 2009
She attended Western Illinois University at Macomb, was a fifty-year member and an officer of the Pike County Home Extension, an active member and leader of the Pike County 4-H Foundation, member of the Order of the Eastern Star and an officer and organizer of the Pike County Color Drive Committee. She enjoyed scrapbooking on family genealogy, tole painting, flower gardening, traveling and visiting historical sites, reading and puzzles. (Pittsfield Pike Press, IL)
Some universities calling off Mexico travel plans Apr 30, 2009
But the Geneseo native's plans are on hold indefinitely after the Macomb school postponed travel to Mexico to prevent the spread of swine flu to its campus. A number of American universities are calling off faculty and student travel to Mexico and at least one is evacuating students from the country. (Concord Monitor)
Carthage creates tree trimming license Apr 29, 2009
52 from Laverdiere Construction in Macomb for a watermain project on Washington Street. The low bid was 135,803. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
Board issues support resolution for Shelter Care Apr 29, 2009
The board approved John Meixner as the new superintendent of the Regional Office of Education in Macomb. He had to be approved by the county boards in Hancock and McDonough counties, the two counties in the office's service area. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
C.W. Hamilton Apr 29, 2009
He was born on Jan. 12, 1931, in Macomb to Charles and Marie (Burright) Hamilton. He received his bachelor;s and master;s degrees from Western Illinois University and did post graduate work at Louisiana State University. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Christian comedians to perform at benefit Apr 17, 2009
A resident of Macomb, Mich. McClain has performed across the United States, including a comedy show for wounded soldiers at Walter Reed Medical Center in Washington, D.C.. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Aquatic center managers get ready for opening season Apr 17, 2009
A 1996 Central Lee High School graduate, Geyer has a master's degree in recreation, park and tourism administration from Western Illinois University in Macomb, Ill. and about 16 years' experience in the recreation field. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Keokuk man returns home for organ concert Sunday Apr 15, 2009
He studied organ at Western Illinois University, Macomb, and received a bachelor of music degree from Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas. He then received a master's of sacred music, magna cum laude, from Perkins School of Theology and a master's of music in harpsichord performance, magna cum laude, from the Meadows School of the Arts at Southern Methodist University. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Men's tennis finishes second in league, Women lose 7-0 Apr 14, 2009
April 17-19, the Roos travel to Macomb, Ill. with matches scheduled against ORU, Oakland, Centenary and SDU.. (University News, MO)
Hawkeyes Continue Their Outdoor Season Apr 14, 2009
LAST MEET -- The Hawkeyes posted a combined 13 NCAA regional qualifiers and won nine events while competing at the Sun Angel Classic in Tempe, AZ, the Mesa Classic in Mesa, AZ, and the Lee Calhoun Invitational in Macomb, IL, last weekend. At the Sun Angel Classic, senior won the triple jump with a regional qualifying 41-3 in her outdoor season debut. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Hawkeyes Win Five At Lee Calhoun Memorial Apr 12, 2009
MACOMB, IL -- Members of the University of Iowa track and field team won five events at Saturday's Lee Calhoun Memorial in Macomb, IL, and two Hawkeyes posted regional qualifying performances late Friday night at the Mesa Classic in Mesa, AZ. The teams tallied 18 collegiate-best performances between the two meets. While the Hawkeyes did not have a full squad competing at the 20th annual Lee Calhoun Memorial at Western Illinois, the Iowa men placed second with 165. (Hawkeyesports.com)
EIU track teams win titles at Western Illinois Apr 12, 2009
MACOMB - Eastern Illinois men s and women s track teams swept the championships at Western Illinois Lee Calhoun Memorial meet Saturday. The EIU topped the 10-team field scoring 175 points followed by Iowa in second place at 165. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Schaapveld, Tate Win Titles Apr 11, 2009
MACOMB, IL -- The University of Iowa track and field team opened its weekend of competition Friday by winning two events at the 20th annual Lee Calhoun Memorial at Western Illinois University's Hanson Field in Macomb, IL.. The Hawkeye trio of senior , sophomore and junior swept the top three places in the men's 3,000 meters. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Softball Hits The Big Ten Road Apr 10, 2009
Last Time Out Iowa defeated Western Illinois, 9-1, in six innings, Wednesday afternoon in Macomb, IL.. Big Day For Carmody Sophomore had a big game Wednesday at Western Illinois, going 3-for-4 with a career-high four RBI.. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Newcomer Bliss top vote getter in 4-way Hamilton School Board race Apr 9, 2009
Summers, a graduate of Hamilton High School and Western Illinois University, Macomb, has been outspoken and steadfast in his belief the districts and school boards need to address consolidation. Declining enrollments followed by a decrease in funding drive his belief. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Hawkeyes Overpower Western Illinois Apr 9, 2009
MACOMB, IL - The University of Iowa softball team defeated Western Illinois, 9-1, Wednesday in Macomb, IL. Iowa improves to 31-9 on the season. "It's great to see us put up a big number again," Head Coach said. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Hawkeyes To Play Two Mid-Week Games Apr 7, 2009
On Deck The University of Iowa softball team hosts intra-state rival Iowa State Tuesday at 5 p.m. before traveling to Macomb, IL, to face Western Illinois Wednesday at 4 p.m.. Tickets for Tuesday's home game are $3 for adults and free for UI students and children 18 and under. (Hawkeyesports.com)
On the Job with...Lindsay Watkins, Pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church Apr 7, 2009
During the '80s, Watkins served as the campus minister at Western Illinois University in Macomb, Ill. From there, he became pastor in Evergreen, Colo. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Iowa Set to Continue Outdoor Season Apr 7, 2009
Team members will compete at the Mesa Classic in Mesa, AZ, Friday; the Sun Angel Classic in Tempe, AZ, Friday and Saturday or the Lee Calhoun Memorial in Macomb, IL, Friday and Saturday. Sun Angel Classic events are set to start at 10 a.m. Friday (CT) and 8 a.m. Saturday at Arizona State University's Joe Selleh Track at Sun Angel Stadium. (Hawkeyesports.com)
TELL US: Readers, share your stories of unsung travel heroes Apr 4, 2009
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Readers share stories of the unsung heroes of travel Apr 3, 2009
Sign up to receive our free Travel e-newsletter and get the best travel news, deals & features in your inbox. Like family: Frequent traveler Kathleen Cattrall, left, laughs with Lilly Rulli, who regularly greets her with a "Hi, dearie!" at the Market Basket gift shop at the Stamford Marriott Hotel & Spa in Stamford, Conn. (USA Today -- Travel)
