VOLUME 57 NO. 36 • SERVING WHITESIDE, ROCK ISLAND COUNTIES SINCE 1857
Erie, Illinois
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ELEMENTARY AG DAY Sarah Ford/For Shaw Media
Laura DeClercq of Hillsdale fields questions about cows from Mrs. Claus’ 1st grade class during the annual Ag Day at Riverdale Elementary School on Friday, Sept. 3. Students got to learn all about the farm during the outdoor learning experience, thanks to the support of the local agricultural community. The black angus cow and calf from LW Cattle Co. of Hillsdale had the kids laughing when they mooed. See page 14.
LOCAL NEWS
LOCAL NEWS
Erie Street Fest
High School Rodeo
Demo World Series
Street fest back in the downtown triangle. / 2
Young riders perform in Morrison. / 11
Over 60 cars at Peat Monster in Morrison. / 8
WHAT’S INSIDE Social News........................................ 3 Glimpses of the Past....................... 10 Property Transfers............................12 Published every Tuesday 24 pages • One section
LOCAL NEWS
Police Reports ................................. 7 Church News............................. 16-17 Classifieds .............................20-24
DEATHS
Marilyn Foster, Michael Allen Keith, Marcia Lynn Stralow, Carole A. Minssen, Alfred ‘Mike’ Olson, Becky Lynn VanDeWoostine, Page 6