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POLICE BLOTTER
A mugshot of Wallace Robert McCreary of Peoria from 2021. [Courtesy of arrests.org]

A mugshot of Wallace Robert McCreary of Peoria from 2021. [Courtesy of arrests.org]

Delavan Police Apprehend Suspect

Wanted in Multiple Cases

Authorities arrested a suspect on Sunday afternoon following a foot pursuit in connection with multiple ongoing investigations.

Published: May 18, 2025
LOCAL NEWS
Classic beauties and custom rides line up for display at the May 17 Delavan Cruise-In along Locust Street, ready to wow the crowd.

Cruise-in Draws Enthusiastic Crowd, Showcasing 52 Vehicles

Published: May 18, 2025
AGRICULTURE
Andy Schimpf, operations manager for the St. Louis Engineer District, explains the operation of the Mel Price Lock and Dam to a group of Korean grain buyers. [Photo by David Murray]

Korean Grain Buyers Tour Export Infrastructure

Including Yellow Dent Corn Monument

Published: May 16, 2025
LOCAL NEWS
From left to right: Andrew Best, Brian Walder, Adam White, and Laura Calsyn.

A Tasty Twist

Trios Pizzeria Gets the Spotlight on "You Gotta Eat"

Published: May 8, 2025
LOCAL NEWS
LeAnn Ryan reciting her oath of office.

Ayer Library District Welcomes New Trustee, Elects Leadership

Published: May 7, 2025
LOCAL NEWS
Mayor Elizabeth Skinner looks on as City Clerk Tia Galloway administers the oath of office to Adam White.

Changing of the Guard

Newly Elected Officials Sworn in at City Council Meeting

Published: May 7, 2025
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

New Age Vibe, Old World Charm

Ichabod’s Apothecary Brings Natural Healing to Downtown Delavan

Published: May 5, 2025
LOCAL NEWS
Back row (l-r): Sean Bluhm, Grant Lewis, Brandon Edmonds, Mady Kellengerber, Trent Lawrence, Joe Watts. Front row (l-r): Michele Lane, Brittany Ziegler, Chris Sydney, Colin Sydney, Adele Wheeler.

Ambulance Board Hosts Appreciation Dinner

A Night of Gratitude and Celebration

Published: May 5, 2025
LOCAL NEWS

Hopedale Medical Foundation Announces Scholarship Winners for 2025

Published: May 5, 2025
LOCAL NEWS

FCCLA & FFA Host Cookout to Honor Teachers

Published: May 2, 2025
LOCAL NEWS
Newly elected board members Brady Wildenradt and  Douglas Lowry being sworn in.

School Board Seats New Members

Published: May 1, 2025
LOCAL NEWS
Softball seniors, from left to right, Piper McWhorter, Joselyn Soldal, Lainey Klokkenga, Alyxis Houston, Makenna Diekhoff, Miley Harper, and Jayley Fisher, displaying their gift from the team.

Panthers Softball Celebrate Senior Day

Honoring Players and Their Families

Published: April 29, 2025
CITY IMPROVEMENTS
Roadway drainage improvements underway at the corner of 4th and Elm Streets.

Under Construction

Delavan Undergoing Major Upgrades

Published: April 25, 2025
LOCAL NEWS

Delavan Honors Local History With Honorary Street Names

Published: April 24, 2025
LOCAL NEWS

Cruise in Kicks Off the Season

Classic Cars and Community Spirit

Published: April 21, 2025
Local News
Hayden Koehler (left) and Jaxton Westbrook (right), March Students of the Month.

Koehler and Westbrook Named Students Of the Month

Published: April 21, 2025
WATER WORKS
Crews working into the night to replace failed valve and restore water service.

Water Valve Damaged

Prompt Response and Swift Repair

Published: April 18, 2025
LOCAL NEWS

Fitness Center Closed to Public

School District Discusses Future Use

Published: April 16, 2025
LOCAL NEWS

20th Annual Panther Golf Classic

Published: April 16, 2025
LOCAL NEWS
The first order being taken by Bryson Horning with his teammates looking on and with the help of Josh Grys, one of Trio's Pizzeria owners.

Pizza With the Panthers

Community Came Out to Support Team and Local Business

Published: April 15, 2025
CITY BUDGET
Breakdown of the proposed city spending.

By the Numbers

Draft Budget Proposal Presented

Published: April 13, 2025
LOCAL NEWS

Pizza With the Panthers

Baseball Team to Serve and Raise Funds at Trio's Pizzeria

Published: April 13, 2025
LOCAL NEWS

Annual Easter Egg Hunt a Resounding Success

Published: April 12, 2025
LOCAL NEWS

First Cruise-in of 2025

Published: April 7, 2025
LOCAL NEWS

Ichabod’s Apothecary Hosts Magical Easter Garden Adventure

Published: April 7, 2025
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SOFTBALL
Lainey Klokkenga (#9) on the mound practicing her pitching.

Lainey Klokkenga (#9) on the mound practicing her pitching.

Panthers Take Tough Loss, Eye Redemption at Regionals

Klokkenga Extends Strikeout Milestone Despite Defeat

Despite a determined effort, the Delavan Panthers softball team were unable to hold off a dominant Porta squad, falling 15-2 on Friday.

Published: May 16, 2025
BASEBALL
Braden Arrenholz (#14) contemplating his next pitch.

Braden Arrenholz (#14) contemplating his next pitch.

Hot Bats, No Mercy!

The Delavan Panthers delivered a commanding performance Wednesday, blanking the Lewistown, Spoon River Valley, and Cuba high schools co-op (LVC) Miners 13-0 in a relentless hit parade. The Panthers' lineup tore through the opposing pitching like a buzzsaw.

Published: May 15, 2025
BASEBALL
Starting pitcher, Hudson Briggs (#2), warming up in the bullpen.

Starting pitcher, Hudson Briggs (#2), warming up in the bullpen.

Panthers Edge Cornerstone Christian

In a hard-fought battle on Saturday, the Delavan Panthers secured a 6-5 win over the Cornerstone Christian Cyclones in what was dubbed the “Futures Game.” With the upperclassmen away on a senior trip to the Wisconsin Dells, it was up to the underclassmen to rise to the occasion—and they did just that.

Published: May 10, 2025
BASEBALL
Wyatt Pierson (left) and Kelton Nafziger (right), the pitcher-catcher duo that led the Panthers to crush the Patriots in 5 innings on Senior Night.

Wyatt Pierson (left) and Kelton Nafziger (right), the pitcher-catcher duo that led the Panthers to crush the Patriots in 5 innings on Senior Night.

Pierson Pitches Perfect Game

Panthers Ace Gives Up Nothing

Wyatt Pierson took the mound Friday night and delivered a performance for the history books, striking out 10 batters and allowing zero hits, zero runs, and zero walks as the Delavan Varsity Panthers cruised to a 10-0 victory over the Peoria Heights Varsity Patriots in just five innings.

Published: May 2, 2025
TRACK & FIELD

Panthers Dominate Tomahawk Conference

The Delavan High School Track team delivered a stellar performance at the Tomahawk Conference meet, earning an impressive 12 conference champion titles while securing second place overall for the girls' team and third place for the boys' team.

Published: May 2, 2025
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