Erie_Review-8-31-2021

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VOLUME 58 NO. 35 • SERVING WHITESIDE, ROCK ISLAND COUNTIES SINCE 1857

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Erie, Illinois

NEED FOR SPEED Sarah Ford/For Shaw Media

Jack Wyatt’s Iron Eagle Tactical NHRA nitro Funny Car gets ready to kick off the Pro Show during the O’Reilly Auto Parts World Series of Drag Racing at Cordova International Raceway on Saturday, Aug. 28 in a match-up with Larry Dixon. The three-day racing extravaganza at the track brought in racers from across the country, thousands of spectators, and the thrill of the race during a muggy weekend of competition and showcase. See page 5.

LOCAL NEWS

LOCAL NEWS

Handcrafted Creations

State Rodeo Competition

More Food Options

Prophetstown couple craft wood items to sell. / 3

IHSRA to host high school rodeo in Morrison. / 10

River City Rotary donates to local food pantry. / 2

WHAT’S INSIDE Sports................................................. 11 Glimpses of the Past......................... 6 Property Transfers............................. 7 Published every Tuesday 20 pages • One section

LOCAL NEWS

Morrison Police Report ..................4 Church News............................. 12-13 Classifieds ............................. 15-20

DEATHS

Paul E. Petersen, Ruth Ann Mitick, John E. Koenes Sr., Hugh ‘Whitey’ Nelson, Page 4


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