PROPHETSTOWN ECHO
VOLUME 134 • NO. 10
Prophetstown, Illinois
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POOL PROJECT Sarah Ford for Shaw Media
Fallen Byers, 13, of Erie, takes a leap off the diving board during open swim at the Prophetstown Park District pool Sunday, March 5. The pool will be closed for at least three weeks as it gets drained, painted and sealed, so it was busy with swimmers over the weekend.
REGIONAL NEWS
REGIONAL NEWS
Teacher shortage
Students inspired
OSFM grant
Rural districts struggle to find teachers. / 10
Steamers alum speaks at academic dinner. / 3
Prophetstown Fire is recipient of grant. / 2
WHAT’S INSIDE
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LOCAL NEWS
Glimpses of the Past......................... 8 Property Transfers............................. 7 Police/Fire Report ............................. 7
Sports..........................................11-12 Church News.............................14-15 Classifieds ............................. 16-20
DEATHS Marilyn J. Dyke, Roger D. Hartman, Charles L. “Boots” Knapp Page 4