Erhard G. ‘Dutch’ Saettler

Erhard G. “Dutch” Saettler, 90, of Monmouth, passed away Jan. 12, 2026. Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. Jan. 23 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Monmouth. McGuire & Davies Funeral Home in charge.
Galesburg welcomes Sarah Smith as tourism bureau director

Sarah Smith, who revitalized tourism in a similar-sized Iowa community, takes over as director of the Galesburg Tourism & Visitors Bureau.
Galesburg launches required survey to protect public water supply

The City of Galesburg is mailing surveys to all water customers this week as part of a state-required program to identify potential risks to the public water supply.
District 205 January 2026 personnel report: Who is coming, going and moving within Galesburg schools

New hires, transfers, long-term substitutes and more approved by the District 205 board on Jan. 12 – full PDF list inside.
D205 approves bid specs for new bleachers, concessions at Bednar Complex

Galesburg D205 board approves bid specs for Bednar Complex upgrades — including new steel bleachers, concessions, restrooms and storage — at Jim Sundberg baseball and GHS softball. Construction likely summer 2026.
Warren County property transfers for Jan. 5-9, 2026: See a list of home and other sales

Transfers include multiple farmland sales over $1 million in Monmouth and a $125,000 commercial deal.
Looking Back: What do you recall about Galesburg’s Neighborhood Groceries?

Evan Massey recalls corner stores and small groceries from the 1950s-60s, sharing photos and inviting reader memories of Galesburg’s past.
