Library board president says new library exceeds her expectations

Laurie Muelder is the Library Board’s president.
Library director talks about Opening Day

On Wednesday, Galesburg's Morning News was live from the new Galesburg Public Library building for the grand opening of the facility following two years and $20 million worth of construction. Among those Will Stevenson talked with was Noelle Thompson, library director.
Bridgeway – Creating solutions for everyone

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month
Knox County’s young entrepreneurs to be in the spotlight this week

Thursday, April 25, is the program’s annual Trade Show at The Vault at Reserve Artisan Ales.
A new 5K/1 mile race in Galesburg takes you ‘Off to the Races’

A race this year, a larger community event in following years
An update on economic development from KCAP

Upcoming activities, and a new hire for KCAP
Galesburg Downtown Farmers Market coming in May; Knoxville to get one, too

Farmers markets for Galesburg and Knoxville start in May
Anatomy of a fire investigation

Updates on fire investigations, and just what one entails
Planting Progress & The Non-Event Weather Event


Bringing understanding and awareness to Parkinson’s Disease

She leads support groups in Monmouth, and runs a golf fundraiser for Parkinson’s
Things finally returning to normal post-COVID for Discovery Depot

While an exhibit on dinosaurs is about to end, a summer camp for kids will soon begin!
What is the Hope Initiative?

It’s not a religious organization, but it has been started here by members of a local church
A Galesburg Tradition: Costa’s Annual Chicken Dinner

Benefit is Sunday!
Library director talks about opening date for new facility

The news broke Wednesday that the opening date for the new, $22 million Galesburg Public Library is the following Wednesday, April 24. Will Stevenson talked with Galesburg Public Library Director Noelle Thompson on Galesburg's Evening News.
NOTE: Because of cell phone difficulties, the interview may be hard to hear at times.
GHS Student Council to host ‘Glow Run’ for cancer research

The Galesburg High School Student Council is hosting a fun and perhaps colorful event to raise money for cancer research. Student Council members Reese Warnsing and Kaiyah Ward join Tyler Gumm and Jay Redfern on Galesburg's Morning News to talk about the "GHS Glow Run."
You won’t believe how many visitors have come to Galesburg in the last fiscal year

Randy Newcomb says the word is getting out about Galesburg
The new face of business and economic development in Monmouth: meet the new Monmouth Chamber Executive Director

Andrea Monroe runs the Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce and the Maple City Area Partnership
Weekend fundraiser takes you to ‘Paradise’

Weekend benefit for Thrive Community Services
City Manager previews Monday night council meeting; also talks finance, tourism, and more

A light Galesburg City Council agenda Monday night.
The Intersection of Agri-Tourism, Photography & Weed Science


