Category Archives: Community
Howard G. Buffett Foundation Commits $9 Million To DPS Foundation to Establish FFA Ag Education Center
February 9, 2022 - The DPS Foundation announced a $9 million dollar commitment from the Howard G. Buffett Foundation to build the FFA Agriculture Education Center. This investment in infrastructure, u...
Feb 09, 2022
DPS61 Appoints Dr. Rochelle Clark as Superintendent
February 9, 2022 - Dr. Rochelle Clark has been chosen as the new Superintendent of District #61. The DPS Board of Education voted 6-1 Tuesday night to appoint Dr. Clark to the Superintendent position ...
Feb 09, 2022
History of the Heartland invites those interested in local history to join community consortium
February 8, 2022 - History of the Heartland invites any groups, individuals, and organizations interested in local history, historic preservation or beautification in Macon County to call (217) 791-13...
Feb 08, 2022
LISTEN: Natalie Beck of the Community Foundation
February 8, 2022 - Natalie Beck of the Community Foundation joined Byers & Co to talk about adult scholarships, grants, the Imagination Library, Dani Kater Rubin Fund COVID kits, and Young Leaders...
Feb 08, 2022
Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday featuring Jerry Johnson, Arts Council
LISTEN: Jerry Johnson, Decatur Arts Council, joined co-hosts Kevin Breheny & John West, on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday. Other guests included: Bryan James- Illini Insider Regan Deering- Cong...
Feb 07, 2022
Village of Forsyth announces Job Fair in partnership with Hickory Point Mall
February 7, 2022 - The Village of Forsyth, in partnership with Hickory Point Mall, will host a Job Fair on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, from 9:00 am to 3:00 PM at the Hickory Point Mall in the wing acr...
Feb 07, 2022 Unemployment, social issues theme. Job fair table with employment applications, resumes ready for potential applicants to register for the event. Window background.
LISTEN: Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe
February 7, 2022 - Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers & Co to talk about the challenges for the city in extreme winter weather conditions, the school COVID protocols lawsuit, and local politics.
Feb 07, 2022
IYDKNYK- Dr. Jarmese Sherrod
February 5th, 2022- As part of NowDecatur's "If You Didn't, Now You Know" (presented by Decatur Earthmover Credit Union) campaign, we will be celebrating Black History Month, all February long. We wil...
Feb 05, 2022
LLCU announces 2021 community impact efforts exceeded $140,000 in local donations
February 4, 2022 - Land of Lincoln Credit Union announced Thursday that the organization exceeded several goals that were set for 2021 pertaining LLCU Community Impact commitment efforts. At the start...
Feb 04, 2022
LISTEN: Police Chief Shane Brandel
February 3, 2022 - Police Chief Shane Brandel joined Byers & Co to talk about the overnight road conditions, the amount of motorist help calls they received, and staffing during hazardous weather.
Feb 03, 2022