Local 4-H Volunteers Inducted into the Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame
The Illinois 4-H Foundation annually recognizes 4-H volunteers for exemplary service.  This year, 80 new members were inducted into the Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame during a celebration Tuesday, Aug. 13 at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield. “These volunteers fully embody what 4-H...

Gardening Topics presented at Carroll County Libraries
University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners will sponsor gardening workshops at local libraries in Carroll County this fall.  These workshops are open to the public and there is no fee to attend. Cooking with Herbs will be presented at 5:30pm September 11 at the Thomson...

Drones in Agriculture Demonstration Held in Sterling
Calling all agronomist, farmers, crop service providers and agriculture professionals to a free precision agriculture program; Drones in Agriculture on September 30 at 10am at the Jordan Township Building. Topics include; current and future uses of drones for agriculture. Field demonstration of...

State Fair Results
4-H members from Carroll, Lee and Whiteside counties traveled to the Illinois State Fair August 12 in Springfield to exhibit their general 4-H projects.  These projects were judged at the local 4-H shows and were chosen to advance to the state fair. Over the course of four days, almost 3,...

Keep Your Brain Healthy With Monthly Brain Health Exercise Class
  Make a resolution for 2019 to keep your brain fit and healthy! Current research indicates that challenging the brain is one of several things you can do to contribute to your own brain health as you age. Challenging activities is one way to train your brain and keep your wits fit...