🌱 Kewanee native Jenean Betz remembered with services this Thursday and Friday

Hey hey Kewanee! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Kewanee native Jenean Betz remembered with services this Thursday and Friday
• Which Kewanee seniors just earned prestigious Illinois State Scholar honors?

Also on today's calendar: CPI Training 12/17/25 (PM) and 5 more events.

📸 Have a great pic of holiday decorations from around Kewanee? Post it to Kewanee photos of the day! ☃️ 🟢-🟠-🟣-🔴-🟡-🔵 ☃️

Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

From our Partner
Today's Kewanee Patch AM is brought to you in part by T-Mobile. Everyone deserves to be connected. That's why T-Mobile and UScellular have joined forces to connect people from big cities to small towns and everywhere in between. UScellular is now a part of T-Mobile. Find out more at T-Mobile.com/Better-Together.
Find a T-Mobile store near Kewanee.

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Freezing fog in the morning, with a high of 37 and low of 28 degrees.
• Wednesday: Freezing fog in the morning, temps: high: 38, low: 33.
• Thursday: Morning rain; cloudy, windy, with a high of 44 and low of 12 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

• Jenean Edna Betz (wgil.com) — Kewanee friends are remembering Jenean Edna Betz, who was born in Kewanee and married at St. Peters Evangelical Church there before building a long life of service in Galesburg. Family and friends can pay respects at visitations December 18–19 and a funeral Friday at Faith United Methodist Church in Galesburg, with burial in Wataga.
   

• Kewanee High School Seniors Named Illinois State Scholars for 2025-2026 Academic Year (regionalmedianews.com) — Ten Kewanee High School seniors have been named Illinois State Scholars, bringing statewide recognition to local students and pride to the Kewanee community. The honor, based on top test scores and class rank, can boost college opportunities. School leaders say the awards highlight both student dedication and the strength of Kewanee’s academic programs.
   

📸 Around Kewanee

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Kewanee

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Tuesday December 16

• IVCHS Boys Varsity Basketball @ Kewanee
  Kewanee High School, 1211 E 3rd St, Kewanee
  7:00 pm

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

Tuesday December 16

• Basketball: B/V
  KHS , Brockman Gym , Kewanee
  7:00 pm

Wednesday December 17

• CPI Training 12/17/25 (PM)
  Henry-Stark Counties Special Education , 1318 W 6th St , Kewanee
  12:00 pm
• Bowling: G/Varsity/Sophomore/Freshman
  Ladd Lanes
  4:00 pm
• Wrestling - Middle School: Middle School
  Riverdale High School
  4:30 pm
• Wrestling: B/Varsity/Sophomore/Freshman
  KHS , Goods Gym , Kewanee
  5:30 pm
• Basketball: G/Junior Varsity
  Galva High School
  5:30 pm
• Central Band/Choir
  KHS , Brockman Gymnasium , Kewanee
  7:00 pm

📣 Kewanee Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• Elementary Winter Concert Matinee Performance
  galva junior senior
  1:30 pm
• Elementary Winter Concert
  Galva CUSD 224 Galva, IL 61434
  6:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Kewanee. Apply here.
• Walgreens posted a job opening for Inventory Specialist in Kewanee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kewanee here.

🗞 Nearby News

Geneseo

• Christmas Day Dinner at First Lutheran in Geneseo — Geneseo Current (geneseocurrent.com)
• Wrestling: King Finishes 1st, Lady Leafs 2nd Overall At Pontiac Invite! — Geneseo Current (geneseocurrent.com)
• Wake Up Tri-Counties RaeAnn Talks Food Safety, Reproductive Health, Sharps Disposal Locations, Medicare Wellness Visits, and Insurance Navigators (regionalmedianews.com)

Princeton

Ok Kewanee! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don't know, but April May!
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Send it to us!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

• Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
• Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
• List items for sale or services offered

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook