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Kewanee, Illinois Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Kewanee! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Kewanee council weighs a pause on data center development
- Kewanee Christmas food basket applications are open
- Kewanee Angel Tree sign-ups come with a November 24 deadline
Also on today's calendar: Trivia Night for Galva's Freedom Fest and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Cooler; a morning t-shower, with a high of 56 and low of 37 degrees.
- Thursday: Cooler; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 46, low: 30.
- Friday: Partly sunny and chilly, with a high of 43 and low of 27 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Not so fast: Council pumps brakes on data center plans (kewaneevoice.com) — Kewanee council members want more answers before allowing a proposed data center in a former Walworth building, with neighborhood noise among their concerns. Mayor Gary Moore suggested a six-month moratorium, while other members favored a potentially longer pause. Developer Pawel Nowak says the center would meet city noise rules. 
2. Kewanee Good Fellows Christmas Basket Program Now Accepting Applications and Nominations through December 11, 2026 (regionalmedianews.com) — Kewanee residents needing help with Christmas groceries can apply for a Good Fellow's food basket, and neighbors can nominate someone who needs one. Call Kewanee High School at 309-853-3328 by December 11 with the household's address, phone number and family size. Volunteers will deliver baskets to selected recipients December 18.
3. Kewanee Salvation Army Opens Angel Tree Christmas Applications Through November 24, 2026 (regionalmedianews.com) — Families seeking Angel Tree Christmas gifts have until November 24 to submit paper applications at Kewanee's Salvation Army Store, 119 N. Tremont Street. Children ages 1–13 must live in the Kewanee or Wethersfield school districts. Applicants need copies of a medical card, identification and a bill showing their current address; late applications won't be accepted.
4. Pet of the week: Little Ann seeks next chapter (kewaneevoice.com) — Little Ann, a 4-month-old Lab-pit mix found near East and Second streets in Kewanee, is ready for a home after going unclaimed. Shelter staff say the shy puppy is gaining confidence, becoming more playful and making progress with potty training. Her adoption fee is $125; call 309-852-0040 to arrange a meeting.
5. DAR honors Bobi Throneburg with Community Service Award (kewaneevoice.com) — Bobi Throneburg’s volunteer work with Kewanee-area organizations has earned her the local Daughters of the American Revolution chapter’s Community Service Award. Multiple community members nominated her for her ongoing service, and the chapter presented the annual honor at its Nov. 2 meeting.
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★ Featured events ★
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Get Covered Illinois Health Insurance Navigators At Shell Gas Station →
511 S. Main St., Kewanee
9:00 am
Friday November 13
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Other local events
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Girls Basketball (CJHS) - Rockridge Jr High School
Kewanee CUSD 229 Kewanee, IL 61443
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Boys Basketball (CJHS) - Annawan Grade School
Kewanee CUSD 229 Kewanee, IL 61443
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Wrestling (Girls V) @ East Peoria Girls Wrestling Invite
Kewanee CUSD 229 Kewanee, IL 61443
9:00 am -
Trivia Night for Galva's Freedom Fest →
Midland Golf Club, Kewanee
5:00 pm -
CFPM Class →
4424 Walter Payton Memorial Hwy, Kewanee
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CPR Classes →
110 N Burr Blvd, Kewanee
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Closed- Thanksgiving →
Kewanee IL
Thursday November 12
Saturday November 14
Monday November 16
Tuesday November 24
Thursday November 26
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Basketball-JH Girls @ Wethersfield (Game) →
Wethersfield Junior High Away -
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TIME TBD- Basketball-JH Girls - VS Multiple (Game)
Galva Elementary School HOME - -
Basketball-JH Boys @ Depue (Game) →
DePue Junior High Away -
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On The Lash →
Bishop Hill Creative Commons, 309 Bishop Hill St, Bishop Hill
7:00 pm
Wednesday November 11
Friday November 13
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