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Retired no more, Elizabeth Varner has been named the permanent Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Galesburg. Varner worked for Galesburg Parks and Rec for over 3 decades, largely as recreation supervisor. She came out of retirement earlier this year to fill the interim duties, while Tony Oligney-Estill moved to a job with the police department. While recreation supervisor, Varner was responsible for the management and supervision of recreation facilities, including Hawthorne Pool, Lakeside Water Park, Lakeside Nature Center, and Lake Storey Beach and waterslide. She assisted with...

The goal of the survey is to analyze satisfaction and priority ratings from citizens to guide the pursuits and decisions of the Galesburg City Council.

Officials expect work to begin in August and to be completed by May of next year.

The city of Galesburg will begin the final phase of removing lead water service lines, after a city council vote Tuesday.

Members of Galesburg’s City Council approved a $180,000 settlement offer to a Galesburg man who has sued the city for violating his civil rights.