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News archives for Q3, 2003
July 2003 - Background on the Partnership The WIEDP or the Partnership, as we’re commonly referred to, is an example of that cooperative spirit. Founded in 1997, the Western Illinois Economic Development Partnership (WIEDP), a 501(c) 6 non-profit organization was originally created as a committee within the Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce to address economic development issues. read more August 2003 - First Impressions of Monmouth What could we do to make the Maple City a little more interesting and fetching to visitors? There are a couple local programs available to assist home and business owners with exterior projects... read more September 2003 - Highway 34 A hot, sultry day was the recent setting for the annual Highway 34 Coalition Golf Outing & Hog Roast at Hend Co-Hills Golf Club near Biggsville, Ill. The extreme heat and humidity (one heat stroke survivor here) was a fitting, albeit - harsh reminder that as a bi-state community we need to keep the heat on our state and federal elected officials to “show us the money” for the completion of the four-lane between Monmouth, Ill. and Burlington, IA. read more |