
After 44 years, Velva teacher and librarian Iris Swedlund is retiring.
Posted 5/21/13 (Tue) read more »
Two vehicle accident near Clean Harbors dump site.
Posted 5/14/13 (Tue) read more »
Mayor Ken Fox abruptly resigns at Monday night's commission meeting.
Posted 4/23/13 (Tue) read more »
Calving this “spring” has been challenging for local cattle producers, to say the least. Last year at this time, livestock was grazing on fresh grass and farmers were busy putting their crops in the ground.
Posted 4/17/13 (Wed) read more »
Dot's Homestyle Pretzels being made in Velva.
Posted 5/08/12 (Tue) read more »
Last week, discussion at the Velva City Commission meeting included the city’s contract with McHenry County for law enforcement.
Posted 4/17/12 (Tue) read more »
Although McHenry County may lay on the fringes of the oil impacted area of the state, there is no doubt the ramifications of the oil boom is reverberating through our area.
Posted 4/17/12 (Tue) read more »
After several years of planning, Farmers Union Oil in Velva is ready to break ground on its new C-Store.
Posted 3/20/12 (Tue) read more »