Area News Highlights
CGB Bronco Seniors Recognized
CGB SENIOR NIGHT. Four Cerro Gordo-Bement cheerleaders and basketball players were honored and introduced along with their parents on February 19 as the Broncos hosted the Mt. Pulaski Hilltoppers. Pictured are Brenden Puckett, son of Eric Puckett and Melanie England, Tyce Alumbaugh, son of Michael and Jessica Alumbaugh, Marley Olson, daughter of Melanie Brine and…
Read MoreKitchen Seed Company in Arthur Sells
By Trudy Feyereisen Longtime company Kitchen Seed Company, Inc, in Arthur, Illinois (purchased by Phil Kitchen from Carter Odum in 1974 when it was known as Odum Seed & Supply) enjoyed its 50th year in business this past year and is now being acquired by Real World Wildlife Products. Upon the loss of her father…
Read MoreFive candidates competing for 2025 Miss A.L.A.H.
2025 Miss A.L.A.H. contestants (front row) Brookelynn Peeler, Maggie Benedict, Alexis Meyers. Back row, Shelbey Grimsley, 2024 Miss A.L.A.H. Chloe Sadowski and Micaela Perez.2025 Little Miss A.L.A.H. contestants Helena Benner, Caroline Fleming, 2024 Little Miss A.L.A.H. Reese Wierman, Sydney Cherry, and Arabella Ashworth. 2025 Jr. Miss A.L.A.H. contestants Bentley Parsons, Kyndrie Carter, Briana Calvillo, and…
Read MoreMonts double-double helps ALAH past Pana in 2A regional quarters
Early in the Knights’ last regular season varsity girls basketball game with the Okaw Valley Timberwolves, ALAH sophomore Sophie Monts launches a shot from beyond the arc for a three. Sophie’s basket gave ALAH the lead at 7-3 at the time. Sophie led the Knights in scoring and recorded a double double with 15 points…
Read MoreALAH JR HIGH VOLLEYBALL
ALAH eighth grade libero Abby Franklin goes to the floor for a dig in the Knights game against Okaw Valley in the Jr. High Okaw Conference tournament on February 15. The eighth grade team claimed a victory in two games, 25-21 and 25-13. With their win, the eighth grade advances to the semifinals which will…
Read MoreCGB SCOREBOARD
Senior Gabby Block (#24) goes up for the shot but is fouled by A-O’s Holly Rood (#3) sending Block to the line for two shots. The Broncos were defeated by A-O 28-38. Girls Varsity Basketball Andrew Buhr, Head Coach February 15 Regional CGB 15 Central A&M 50 February 11 CGB 29 Clinton 66 February 10…
Read MoreCGB SENIOR NIGHT.
Two senior Broncos girls basketball players were introduced and honored at the last home game of the regular season on Monday, February 10 at they hosted the Argenta-Oreana Bombers. Pictured are Bailey Walter, escorted by Samantha and Jackie Roberts and Gabby Block, daughter of Stephanie Block and Lisa Phinney. The administrations and coach staffs thanked…
Read MoreJillian Rockey named Mt. Zion High School February Senior of the Month
Jillian Rockey was named as Mt. Zion High School February Senior of the Month. Justin Johnson, Principal of Mt. Zion High School is pleased to announce that Jillian Rockey was named as Mt. Zion High School February Senior of the Month. Jillian’s activities during High School include: Student Council (Secretary), SADD Board Member, Tribe, National…
Read MoreBement and Cerro Gordo Co-op Agreement back on the table
Bement CUSD #5 held a special board meeting on Saturday, January 8 for the sole purpose of providing an overview of recent conversations, research, and to gauge the board’s stance on moving forward with the cooperative agreements with Cerro Gordo. The goal was to finalize these details before this week’s upcoming February 12 board meeting.…
Read MoreCERRO GORDO SPELLING BEE WINNERS
CERRO GORDO SPELLING BEE WINNERS. The Cerro Gordo Spelling Bee was held on February 5. Congratulations to the first place winner Maddy Willard and second place winner Sabrina Sterling. Both students are in the 8th grade. They will compete at the conference bee to be held Wednesday, February 12 at Yoder’s Kitchen in Arthur starting…
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