VOLUME 58 NO. 8 • SERVING WHITESIDE, ROCK ISLAND COUNTIES SINCE 1857
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Riverdale High School wrestlers Alex Watson (from left), Collin Altensey and Brock Smith are welcomed back after their victories at the 2022 IHSA Class 1A wrestling state finals in Champaign over the weekend. Watson placed fifth at 160 pounds and achieved his 100th win. Altensey is the state champion at 152 pounds. Smith is the state champion at 132 pounds. The wrestling team was escorted to the school Sunday, Feb. 20, by the Port Byron and Hillsdale fire departments and a proud Riverdale community. See page 13.
REGIONAL NEWS
REGIONAL NEWS
Symphonic Concert
Let’s Talk Baseball
Space Camp Experience
Afternoon show draws in more children. / 7
LumberKings GM at next WWW@ WCC event. / 7
Sixth grader shares memories of camp. / 10
WHAT’S INSIDE Police Reports.................................... 6 Glimpses of the Past........................12 Property Transfers............................. 6 Published every Tuesday 24 pages • One section
LOCAL NEWS
Sports................................11,13,17,20 Church News.............................18-19 Classified Ads ........................21-24
DEATHS Patricia E. Anglese, Kenneth L. Bielema, Becki L. Damhoff, Nelda A. Klendworth, Terry A. Wiebenga, Arlene E. McNeill, Carol F. Winkler, James Casson, William ‘Mike’ Miller, Pages 4-5