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USD 245’s Journey to Groundbreaking

LeRoy, Kan. (April 21, 2025) — The journey to this groundbreaking day began in the fall of 2021. USD 245 pursued a bond election, their first since 1980 when a gym was built in LeRoy. The district's aim was to identify and address the evolving... Read More.

Tornado puts successful twist on farm business model

The winds of change have helped a Wisconsin farm family build a strong business model… literally. Edward Smith, his son, and young grandson operate Prairie Dairy Inc. The farm has been in the family more than 120 years, but the F5 tornadoes that struck... Read More.

WIU Ag hosts successful bull test sale

A healthy cattle market benefitted the recent Western Illinois University School of Agriculture’s 53rd Annual Bull Test Sale. The bulls averaged $6235, bred cows averaged $3300 and replacement heifers $2133.  The top-selling bull brought $9000. WIU Ag Director Andy Baker said in a release... Read More.

Buhler Sports Roundup: Teams Enjoy a Successful Week

By Sam Ojeda Volleyball Buhler High School Volleyball went undefeated last week with two victories at home. In their first game of the week versus Augusta, the Crusaders won two sets to one: 25-16, 20-25, 25-19. In their second game, they swept El Dorado: 25-13, 25-13.After... Read More.