Wednesday, August 15

• Third Friday is back, bigger and better than ever in August
  More FREE oversized inflatable fun for kids of all ages

• 2018 Governor’s Sale of Champions invests in future agricultural leaders
  Three Logan County youth do well at annual State Fair Auction

• Olympia FFA students Bailey Rogers and Josie Litwiller attend FFA Leadership Camp

• Integrity Data giving back by helping a nonprofit with one full year of free ACA reporting services: applications begin now

• GiGi’s Playhouse-Central Illinois to hold Zumbathon Fundraiser

• On-Farm readiness review recommended for Illinois Produce farms
  Mandatory FDA farm inspections start in 2019

• New law cuts red tape for real estate professionals, businesses
  Rauner action streamlines licensing, encourages growth

• Governor Rauner signs bills to increase convenience for Illinois seniors

Tuesday, August 14

• Lincoln City Council
  August 14, 2018 Meeting Agenda - Pdf

• Lincoln Community High School District #404
  Notice of meeting of the Board of Education - Pdf

• Christian Lowry Named LCU's Director of Athletics

• Rochester STEM Fair To Highlight Regional Programs Available to Students and Teachers
  Free event, pre-registration required

• IDOA, Illinois Bicentennial to Host Inaugural Prairie Heritage Ride
  Five-day bicycle ride to travel through the heart of central Illinois ag-country

• From Babies To Baby Boomers - Recommended Vaccines
  Learn which vaccines you need during National Immunization Awareness Month

• How to Become a Certified USDA Vendor
  FREE webinars August 16th & 23rd, pre-registration required

Monday, August 13

• Logan County Briefs: November ballot initiative to make county a second amendment sanctuary
  Solar Farms and Gardens Ordinance

• How Thaddeus Lowe provided the first aerial reconnaissance and the connection with Lincoln, Illinois

• Ella Bobell takes Grand Champion Barrow at Illinois State Fair

• Dax Campbell achieves Ameriprise Private Wealth Advisor Status

• Local Masons host annual Biscuit & Gravy Fundraiser

• Fitz-a-Palooza returns to Lincoln September 7th & 8th

• 2018-19 School Supply Lists
  Printable Pdf

  • Adams Elementary School

  • Central School

  • Lincoln Junior High School

  • New Holland-Middletown School

  • Northwest School

  • Washington-Monroe School

  • Zion Lutheran - Lincoln

Saturday, August 11

• Logan County Community comes together on Purple Heart Day

• Frontier-Mt. Carroll recognized by the Illinois Association of Mutual Insurance Companies

• Message from Mount Pulaski's Chief West
  As school starts - please drive carefully

• Parcelle Named ALMH July Employee of the Month

• Honor Flight No. 51 set for August 21st

• Logan County Extension: Roadside Flowers

• Slim Randles' Home Country
  Agatha Christie didn't even come up with that one

• Architects dominate list of top Illinois artists
  Four architects make top ten, including Frank Lloyd Wright at No. 1; sculptor Lorado Taft takes second

• 2018 Logan County Fair Magazine

Friday, August 10

• Community celebrates Rodeway Inn in Atlanta - Album

• Three Generations Healthcare Network facilities in central Illinois earn national honors

• Lincoln Dairy Queen receives PRIDE Award

• Illinois American Water Announces 2018 Firefighter Grant Program
  Program offered to fire departments in communities served by Illinois American Water

• State Fire Marshal and the Illinois Finance Authority Opens Applications for Fire Truck and Ambulance Revolving Loan Programs

• Back to School: Make Safety a Top Priority

• July was slightly cooler and drier than normal in Illinois

• August 17th Deadline Approaches for Continuous Conservation Reserve Program Enrollment

• 2018 Logan County Fair Magazine