Community News

• Habitat receives $20,000 grant from Eaton Corporation 

• South Dakota potatoes gifted to the Harvest of Talents  

• Young Professionals Network to host 2nd annual downtown loft tours  

• Recycle Day in Lincoln this Saturday   
  Electronics, glass, and household hazardous waste 

• Confidential paper shredding/hard drive destruction event rescheduled to October 18th 

• Lincoln Jaycees present “Chicago Street Asylum” 2014 Haunted House Headline 

• Lincoln Kiwanis install new officers at annual dinner  

• HSLC holds blessing of the animals, dedicates new gazebo and scatter garden  

  • HSLC blessing of the animals and dedication of gazebo and scatter garden - slideshow

• Logan County first responders kick off National Fire Prevention Week with a Lights & Sirens Parade through Lincoln  

  • First Responder Light & Siren parade - slideshow

  • Youngsters enjoy learning about fire fighting - slideshow

• Illinois American Water to Flush Water Mains in Lincoln   

• City of Mount Pulaski announces 2014 Leaf Collection Program   

• St. John UCC & Oasis Senior Center unite to bring 15th Germanfest October 18th  

• HSLC launches new online fundraiser  
  "United Fur-Ever" tee-shirts available on Booster.com

• Lincoln City Council meeting schedule   (PDF)

• Logan County Board October committee meeting schedule
  (PDF)

• 911 / ETSB scheduled meetings for 2014 

• Lincoln Park District - October Notes 

• Important community links

• Community Calendar of Events

  • Submit entry for LDN Calendar of Events

• Madeline Steiner is the Zion Lutheran October Student of the Month

• Heartland to host visitors from Finland and the Netherlands 

• Isabella Curry rides to school with the Lincoln Fire Department - slideshow   

• The Deadline for VFW’s Youth Scholarship Competitions is Fast Approaching  

• Mount Pulaski and Delavan teams join in "Dig Pink" at "Volley for the Cure"
  Lady Toppers back on track with win - slideshow 

• Northwest students participate in “We choose health” project and International Walk to School Day - album 

  • IDOT celebrates Illinois students for “Making Strides” on International Walk to School Day
    Governor Quinn issues proclamation; encourages healthy habits for Illinois children

• Zion Lutheran students enjoy breakfast at the city of Lincoln Firehouse  

  • Zion Lutheran students enjoy breakfast at the Lincoln Firehouse - slideshow

  • Kids learn about fire safety and prevention - slideshow

  • Kids enjoy a little outdoor time at the Lincoln Fire Station - slideshow

• Lincoln community High School to host College and Career Night October 16th 

• Midwest Central CUSD 191 boosts science education through technology  
  America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education grants support math and science education

• Local 4-H members observe National Celebration  

• Millikin University to celebrate Homecoming Week 2014  

• Cornerstone College Fair Brings Reps from 30 Top Christian Colleges  
  LCU to be among the participants

• Making history fun for children  
  Lincoln Presidential Library offers puzzle and art contests as part of 10th anniversary festivities
  Local schools encouraged to participate

• Local high school student could win a trip to Washington, D.C. and a $30,000 scholarship 

• Carroll Catholic October Calendars

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• School websites

• Community Action Head Start Menus for October

• YMCA notes for October