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Residents are upset at the city's lack of communication after a water pipe was damaged Saturday afternoon.

Local animal groups vie for control of city pound Susan DeVilder The Star Courier KEWANEE — Which organization will receive the contract to operate the city pound could be decided at the next Kewanee City Council meeting scheduled for May 24.  Both Friends of the Animals and the Henry County Humane Society/Kewanee have submitted bids for a three-year contract, with the option for two additional one-year extensions. The request for bids was announced by Kewanee Police Chief Nicholas Welgat in April with a deadline for responses due May 5.  The decision was expected to be decided at the c...

Contest to promote physical fitness By Susan DeVilder A new year and a new you. That could be a reality for residents who join the Commit 2 Fit contest being sponsored by local organizations and businesses. The free contest offers residents a chance to lose weight, get healthy and win prizes. But interested residents have just a few days left to register. Two $300 grand prizes are being offered to motivate participants to sign up for the 8-week community wellness challenge designed to help residents adopt a healthier lifestyle. One male contestant and one female contestant who drop the highes...