•March 27, 2024•

What Did a Trillion Tons of Glacial Ice Do to Moultrie County?

by Janet Roney

Well, duh…it flattened it, of course. But, that’s not all it did.  

When the Wisconsin Glacier came down from Canada 30,000 years ago or so, it brought tons and tons of dirt, gravel, rocks, and sand with it that it picked up along the way. When global warming began 14,000 – 18,000 years ago and melted the ice, it left up to 200 feet of this debris, called glacial till, on top of everywhere the glacier reached.  

The weight of the ice and glacial drift depressed the earth’s crust, and shifted the viscous mantle below it. Like a teeter-totter, its weight pushed up the surface of the ice-free areas south of it. When the ice melted, post-glacial rebound began and continues to this day. Every century, the elevation of northeastern and central Illinois is rising from 3 to 4 feet, while land to the south is lowering. Bridge builders have to pay attention to that fact.        Read More

•March 20, 2024•

The Master Gardeners in Coles, Cumberland, Douglas, Moultrie, and Shelby recently announced Nathan Shirley as the recipient of the esteemed Friends of Master Gardener Award. This recognition honors Nathan’s exceptional dedication and contribution to our local Master Gardener program. Nathan’s significant volunteer efforts, particularly in helping construct the new greenhouse, have made a profound impact on our community. His commitment exemplifies the spirit of community support and collaboration that is fundamental to our gardening initiatives. “His hard work and passion have been instrumental in the success of our program. We extend our sincere appreciation to Nathan for his outstanding contributions,” said Jenny Lee, Master, Gardener Program Coordinator. The Friends of Master Gardener Award celebrates individuals like Nathan Shirley, whose dedication enhances the vibrancy and sustainability of our local green spaces. We commend Nathan for his commitment to making our community a greener and more connected place. 

•March 20, 2024•

Windsor Jr./Sr. High School recently announced Peter Mast and Jay Rodriguez as their February Students of the Month.

Peter Mast is the son of Mose and Hana Mast. He is currently an 8th grade student and is involved in FFA. His favorite class in Ms. McClard’s 8th grade Reading class.

Jay Rodriguez is the daughter of Adrian and Ali Rodriguez. Jay is currently a senior and is involved in Dance, Spanish Club, Art Club, and Yearbook. After graduation she plans to attend Eastern Illinois University to become a school counselor and minor in Graphic Design.

•March 20, 2024•

Lake Land College will host Laker Visit Day on Friday, March 22 from 9 a.m. to noon in the Luther Student Center. The event gives prospective students the opportunity to learn about Lake Land College and how the Laker Advantage can guide them on the path to success. Read More

•March 20, 2024•

Finday farmer Troy Uphoff earned a first-place state award and second-place national award in the 2023 National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) National Corn Yield Contest with a yield of 362.49 bushels per acre. Troy won with DEKALB® DKC64-21RIB brand blend in the Conventional Non-Irrigated Class. Trent Uphoff earned a first-place state award and third-place national award in the 2023 NCGA National Corn Yield Contest with a yield of 324.84 bushels per acre. Trent won with DEKALB® DKC65-84RIB brand blend in the No-Till Non-Irrigated Class. Read More