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What’s new in protective helmets for kids this season

Kids who balk at the idea of wearing head protection for outdoor activities might find it harder these days to argue that helmets aren’t cool. From dry-erase helmets to ones shaped like animals and bugs to others in bright colors, many of today’s helmets are designed to make kids want to wear them l ... Read More »

How Does Your Garden Grow?: Four seasons in a box

Is it possible to make a beautiful garden display in a small space? Of course it is.

History museum offers affordable summer activities

The Sycamore History Museum can help families fill their calendar this summer. A variety of programs are offered for adults, children and families, often for $5 or less.

Oak Crest honors year’s top volunteers

Oak Crest DeKalb Area Retirement Center residents and staff celebrated National Volunteer Week by recognizing their many volunteers with a dessert buffet. The theme for the ev

A&E

Ag exhibit features farming family, droughts, hats

Roger Steimel has learned more about his ancestors in the past year than he has in his entire lifetime. Steimel, a member of DeKalb’s Faivre family, knew his family was rooted ... Read More »

Learning

Helgeson selected 2013 Simon Essay winner at KC

Joshua Helgeson of Rochelle has been selected as the winner of the Illinois Community College Trustees Association Paul Simon Student Essay Contest at Kishwaukee College. Helg ... Read More »

KC student receives national scholarship

Kishwaukee College student Gladys Sanchez is one of 10 students from across the country to be awarded the inaugural Oberndorn Lifeline to Completion Scholarship by Phi Theta K ... Read More »

Food

Cedar planks dress up glazed brie with fruit

My trick to throwing a great party – and I love throwing a great party – is to keep my stress level as low as possible. Because an at-ease host makes for at-ease guests. For m ... Read More »

Faith

FUMC rummage sale scheduled

The First United Methodist Church of DeKalb Rummage Sale will be held May 31 and June 1. First United Methodist Church of DeKalb is located at 321 Oak St. Information about th ... Read More »

Malta church schedules Memorial Day service

Malta United Methodist Church will have a Community Memorial Day Service at 10 a.m. May 27. All are welcome.The church is located at the corner of South Third and Sprague stre ... Read More »

Lifestyles

Program for homeowners on emerald ash borer

University of Illinois Extension will host an informative emerald ash borer homeowner management workshop from 6 to 7 p.m. May 30 at the DeKalb County Extension office, 1350 W ... Read More »

What’s new in protective helmets for kids this season

Kids who balk at the idea of wearing head protection for outdoor activities might find it harder these days to argue that helmets aren’t cool. From dry-erase helmets to ones s ... Read More »

Scene

Shabbona/Indian Creek alumni banquet set

The 120th Shabbona/Indian Creek High School Alumni Banquet is scheduled for June 8 at Indian Oaks Country Club in Shabbona. Social hour and program will begin at 6 p.m. and di ... Read More »

Horticulture Help Desk open weekday mornings

University of Illinois Extension DeKalb County Master Gardeners offer a free service answering garden questions at the Horticulture Help Desk from 9 a.m. to noon Monday throug ... Read More »

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