PROPHETSTOWN ECHO
VOLUME 134 • NO. 13
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Prophetstown, Illinois
YOUNG SPECTATOR Sarah Ford for Shaw Media
Raelynn Nicholson of Iowa City, Iowa, waits for the last cross country woods race of the day at Bill Gusse’s farm in rural Prophetstown on Sunday, March 26. She accompanied her mom, Megan Lahana, and brothers to the MXC Racing Series, with her older brother Gavin competing in the race. Story and photos on page 3.
REGIONAL NEWS
LOCAL NEWS
Restaurant Reopens
‘Messiah’ in Morrison
Easter Excitement
Prophet Family Restaurant is ready for diners. / 2
Lent and Easter portions to be presented. / 6
Activities in the works for area towns. / 10
WHAT’S INSIDE
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LOCAL NEWS
Glimpses of the Past......................... 9 Property Transfers............................. 8 Police Reports.................................... 7
Sports..........................................11-13 Church News.............................14-15 Classified Ads ........................17-20
DEATHS Geraldine Huizenga, D. George Snyder, Wilma DeWeerdt, Dennis G. Hook, Kasey D. Ludvigsen, Willard Lewis Gould, Pages 4-5