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News archives for Q3, 2007

WIEDP Annual Luncheon Recap & Award Recipients
The Western Illinois Economic Development Partnership (WIEDP) would like to thank the 80+ attendees of our 2nd Annual Luncheon held Aug 16th at Monmouth College. It was a tremendous day of celebrating Warren County businesses and recognizing their leadership in growing our local and regional economy. read more


Warren County Considers Wind Farm Proposal
MONMOUTH, Illinois -- A new wind farm could be in the works for Warren County. That's if it gets the go-ahead for a lease agreement in October. read more


Ayers Receives Athena Award - 'A Quiet Leader in our Community'
MONMOUTH - Chris Ayers was given the 20th annual Athena Award Monday at OSF Holy Family Medical Center. The award was announced at Thursday's annual economic development luncheon in Monmouth College's Stockdale Center. read more


Monmouth Urged to be Regional Economic Player
MONMOUTH - The founding director of Peoria NEXT, a collaboration to promote new technology for regional economic development, said Thursday that Monmouth is part of a community that must stretch from Champaign-Urbana to the Quad Cities to be a major player in today's world. read more


Students Call for Change on US Highway 34
BIGGSVILLE, Illinois -- High school students are calling for change. They're joining the campaign to upgrade more than 23 miles on US Highway 34 between Monmouth and Burlington. read more