Former Shopko building in Monmouth, once planned for Hy-Vee, sold to Smithfield for warehousing
The property at 1190 N. 6th St., adjacent to Smithfield’s facility, will replace off-site storage and bring new efficiencies.
Ronald ‘Ronnie’ L. Rollins
Ronald “Ronnie” L. Rollins, 72, of Victoria, passed away Dec. 14, 2025. Cremation will be accorded; inurnment of cremains will be private at Galva Cemetery.
Paul D. Winter
Paul D. Winter, 89, of Wataga, passed away Dec. 14, 2025. Visitation will be 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, at The Oaks Community Church in Dahinda, with funeral services at 11 a.m.
Wayne A. Green
Wayne A. Green, 100, of Abingdon, passed away Dec. 12, 2025. Visitation will be 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, at Abingdon Christian Church, followed by graveside services at 2 p.m. at Abingdon Cemetery.
Galesburg honors veteran Byron Baird with proclamation for Purple Heart after 15-year wait
The 38-year-old Galesburg resident, injured in two IED explosions in Afghanistan at age 23, was recognized Monday night; hear his full 12-minute interview.
Full walking and biking loop around Lake Storey on track for 2027 completion
The $2.6 million project, funded by state grants, will connect north-side recreation areas with south-side facilities and Carl Sandburg College via a safe, separated trail along U.S. 150.
Jodie Prina: The Galesburg Basketball Legend That Time Forgot
In a new Massey Basketball blog post, Jodie Prina shares memories of playing on Galesburg’s first girls basketball teams, her dominant years at Carl Sandburg College, and the challenges of early women’s sports.
Warren County property transfers for Dec. 8-12, 2025: See a list of home and other sales
See the latest real estate transactions in Warren County, including a $1.6 million commercial sale in Monmouth.