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Educator Kathy O'Brien retires

By Cathy Decker

Thu Jul 02, 2009, 02:07 PM CDT

After 26 years working for Black Hawk College's Aledo Learning Center, Kathy O'Brien of Aledo is retiring. Her staff organized a surprise party Monday, June 22. She is not a party person and did not expect many of her students to show up for this party. Volunteer Amy Freeman and secretary Sandy Fausett, prepared for plenty of visitors, with three cakes and punch. Kathy's last day of work was Wednesday, June 24.

Aledo should be hoppin' on July 4

Thu Jul 02, 2009, 01:58 PM CDT

The 16th annual Dr. Charles Ford Frog Race is set for July 4 at Aledo Central Park.
Racing starts at 10 a.m. Saturday, with sign-up at 9:30 a.m.

"Honest Abe!" celebrates Lincoln at Aledo Bandshell

Thu Jul 02, 2009, 10:36 AM CDT

"Honest Abe!," an original musical by Derek Bertelsen, will be performed at the Central Park Bandshell in Aledo on Thursday, July 2, with music starting at 7 p.m. The public is invited to this free performance.

16th annual Dr. Ford frog races set for July 4

Thu Jul 02, 2009, 10:33 AM CDT

Young and old are invited to the annual frog races on July 4 in Aledo Central Park. Races are available for young and old at this fun, family-friendly event. Sign-up at 9:30 a.m., with races beginning at 10 a.m.

District settles on insurance

By Robert Blackford/Editor

Fri Jun 26, 2009, 04:07 PM CDT

Mercer County School District 404 met Wednesday June 10, at the district's bi-monthly meeting and settled on several types of insurance carriers for the district. Commercial, property, liability, workman's compensation, student and accident insurance were all decided on by the district's board.

City's internal control dinged by auditors

By Cathy Decker/Staff reporter

Fri Jun 26, 2009, 03:57 PM CDT

Aledo's annual audit showed a significant deficiency on tracking the city's assets. The auditing firm of Carpentier, Mitchell, Goddard & Company, LLC, recently reported their findings to the city.

Library and Wrestling Federation team up for literacy

Fri Jun 26, 2009, 03:47 PM CDT

Viola Public Library District invites area teens and tweens to join the SummerSlam(r) Reading Jam. Area teens and tweens have the chance to win a trip to WWE(r)'s SummerSlam in Los Angeles this summer by taking part in the SummerSlam Reading Jam.