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🌱 Celebration of Lights and 10 more events

Make time for Tannenbaum Brunch — Hegeler Carus Mansion on the Hennepin Patch calendar

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Coming up on the calendar:

  • School age Seasonal Crafts Hennepin at Hennepin Library
  • Celebration of Lights at Rotary Park
  • IVSO Presents: The Nutcracker ft. Guest Conductor Tim Semanik | Sunday Performance

... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A little snow in the p.m., with a high of 27 and low of 21 degrees.
  • Friday: Cloudy and cold, temps: high: 27, low: 4. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Saturday: Frigid with snow, 1-3", with a high of 9 and low of -9 degrees.

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  • FOIA request sent to Henry County regarding newly executed contracts or amendments on December 10, 2025 (rockislandtoday.com)
  • Five new directors elected to Illinois Farm Bureau Board (regionalmedianews.com)
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