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Woodford County Journal

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Summer volunteer prep for children’s and library programs

Summer volunteer prep for children’s and library programs

  • Ecology Action Center

Volunteers will cut T-shirts for a children’s program and make pop-tab keychains for a library program in a seated, ADA-compliant setting for ages 18+ or 13+ with adult.

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Rain barrel workshop on storm water runoff

Rain barrel workshop on storm water runoff

  • Ecology Action Center

EAC rain barrel workshops cover installation, downspout setup, winter storage and environmental benefits, with Q&A and a repurposed 55-gallon drum barrel included.

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Backyard composting workshop with basic bin included

Backyard composting workshop with basic bin included

  • Ecology Action Center

EAC’s backyard composting workshop covers composting basics, monitoring, and jumping worm awareness, with bin and tool packages available for attendees.

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Wild Ones Illinois Prairie Chapter program on bison and tallgrass prairies

Wild Ones Illinois Prairie Chapter program on bison and tallgrass prairies

  • Ecology Action Center

Free June 8 program with Cindy Crosby explores how bison shaped and are helping restore Illinois tallgrass prairies, with in-person and livestream options.

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Tree storage workday on June 5, 2026

Tree storage workday on June 5, 2026

  • Ecology Action Center

Volunteers will pot bareroot seedling trees for storage at a nursery during June 5 shifts and should dress for outdoor conditions with closed-toed shoes or boots.

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Lindquist awarded SPIE Women in Optics Scholarship

Lindquist awarded SPIE Women in Optics Scholarship

  • Illinois Wesleyan University

Illinois Wesleyan graduate Wanda Lindquist received a 2026 SPIE Women in Optics Scholarship for her research in optics and quantum science and leadership in SPIE.

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Luvunzu selected for Yale Norfolk School of Art residency

Luvunzu selected for Yale Norfolk School of Art residency

  • Illinois Wesleyan University

Prosper Luvunzu ’27 of Illinois Wesleyan was selected for the six-week Yale Norfolk School of Art residency, focusing on artistic growth and personal storytelling.

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Summer volunteer prep for children’s and library programs

Summer volunteer prep for children’s and library programs

  • Updated 8 mins ago

Volunteers will cut T-shirts for a children’s program and make pop-tab keychains for a library program in a seated, ADA-compliant setting for ages 18+ or 13+ with adult.

Provided
Rain barrel workshop on storm water runoff

Rain barrel workshop on storm water runoff

    EAC rain barrel workshops cover installation, downspout setup, winter storage and environmental benefits, with Q&A and a repurposed 55-gallon drum barrel included.

    Provided
    Wild Ones Illinois Prairie Chapter program on bison and tallgrass prairies

    Wild Ones Illinois Prairie Chapter program on bison and tallgrass prairies

      Free June 8 program with Cindy Crosby explores how bison shaped and are helping restore Illinois tallgrass prairies, with in-person and livestream options.

      Provided
      Lindquist awarded SPIE Women in Optics Scholarship

      Lindquist awarded SPIE Women in Optics Scholarship

        Illinois Wesleyan graduate Wanda Lindquist received a 2026 SPIE Women in Optics Scholarship for her research in optics and quantum science and leadership in SPIE.

        Provided
        Luvunzu selected for Yale Norfolk School of Art residency

        Luvunzu selected for Yale Norfolk School of Art residency

          Prosper Luvunzu ’27 of Illinois Wesleyan was selected for the six-week Yale Norfolk School of Art residency, focusing on artistic growth and personal storytelling.

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          AI expands NWS translation of life-saving weather alerts

          AI expands NWS translation of life-saving weather alerts

            A new study details how the National Weather Service uses AI and the LILT platform to translate severe weather forecasts into multiple languages across the U.S.

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            One simple trick makes zebrafish a stronger microbiome model

            One simple trick makes zebrafish a stronger microbiome model

              Researchers show gamma-irradiated chow safely supports germ-free zebrafish past the larval stage, enabling deeper studies of microbiome roles in health.

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              Towanda Avenue lane reduction for pavement repair

              Towanda Avenue lane reduction for pavement repair

                Lane reduction on North Towanda Avenue from East Raab Road to Beech Street begins 7 a.m. June 2 for pavement repair and is expected to end by noon.

                Eureka Rotary to hear from food bank volunteer organizer

                Eureka Rotary to hear from food bank volunteer organizer

                  The Eureka Rotary Club will meet at noon Tuesday, April 27, 2026, in the Dickinson Commons on the Eureka College campus. 

                  See the latest Eureka Public Library news

                  See the latest Eureka Public Library news

                    Interested in crafts or a new ebook or audiobook? Visit Eureka Public Library.

                    Rocket Report: R-B seniors Beschorner, Vinyard, Rients, Jenkins in spotlight

                    Rocket Report: R-B seniors Beschorner, Vinyard, Rients, Jenkins in spotlight

                    • Joey Vinyard, Justin Beschorner, Maria Carillo, Levi Jenkins Rocket Report

                    Seniors Justin Beschorner, Levi Jenkins, Anna Rients, and Joey Vinyard are profiled in Roanoke-Benson High School's Rocket Report.  

                    See the latest Eureka Public Library news

                    See the latest Eureka Public Library news

                      Do you have gardening questions or want to join a book club? Visit Eureka Public Library.

                      Eureka Rotary  to hear wrestling updates

                      Eureka Rotary to hear wrestling updates

                        The Eureka Rotary Club will meet at noon Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in the Dickinson Commons on the Eureka College campus.

                        Eureka Rotary to hold pork chop meal fundraiser

                        Eureka Rotary to hold pork chop meal fundraiser

                          The Eureka Rotary Club will meet at noon Tuesday, April 14, 2026, in the Dickinson Commons on the Eureka College campus. 

                          See the latest Eureka Public Library news

                          See the latest Eureka Public Library news

                            Interested in going to a Family Movie Matinee? Visit Eureka Public Library.

                            Eureka Rotary to hear from Brandi Gerber

                            Eureka Rotary to hear from Brandi Gerber

                              The Eureka Rotary Club will meet at noon Tuesday, March 10, 2026, in the Dickinson Commons on the Eureka College campus. 

                              See the latest Eureka Public Library news

                              See the latest Eureka Public Library news

                                Interested in going to a Family Movie Matinee? Visit Eureka Public Library.

                                Eureka Rotary to hear from Maple Lawn Homes

                                Eureka Rotary to hear from Maple Lawn Homes

                                  The Eureka Rotary Club will meet at noon Tuesday, March 10, 2026, in the Dickinson Commons on the Eureka College campus. 

                                  See the latest Eureka Public Library news

                                  See the latest Eureka Public Library news

                                    Interested in going to a Family Movie Matinee? Visit Eureka Public Library.

                                    Eureka Rotary to hear from Woodford County CEO program

                                    Eureka Rotary to hear from Woodford County CEO program

                                      The Eureka Rotary Club will meet at noon Tuesday, March 10, 2026, in the Dickinson Commons on the Eureka College campus. 

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