Adams County Bicentennial Commission
ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. — First Bankers Trust Company, N.A., presented a generous contribution of $10,000 to the Adams County Bicentennial Commission’s fundraising efforts at a press conference held Jan. 10. “First Bankers Trust Company is proud to support the Adams County Bicentennial celebration, honoring 200 years of shared history, resilience and growth,” Nathan Frese, Market…
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QUINCY — The Adams County Bicentennial Commission recently announced a significant new sponsorship from JM Huber, which presented the commission a check for $30,000 as part of its ongoing fundraising efforts to celebrate Adams County’s 200th anniversary during at a press conference held Thursday, Jan. 9 at JM Huber’s Quincy headquarters. The contribution from JM…
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QUINCY, Ill. — A public presentation unveiling the plans for the Heritage Farm Pavilion, a legacy project commemorating the county’s bicentennial in 2025, will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, at the Adams County Farm Bureau office, 330 S. 36th, Suite 2. This pavilion will be at the Adams County Fairgrounds, 2010 E.…
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Adams County Bicentennial to honor churches, organizations spanning more than 150 years of operation
ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. — As Adams County prepares to commemorate its 200th anniversary in 2025, the Adams County Bicentennial Commission has created a special initiative to recognize churches and organizations operating in Adams County for 150 years or more with commemorative signs, celebrating their legacy and contribution to the county’s history. Churches and organizations eligible…
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QUINCY — Former Quincy Mayor Chuck Scholz explained some of the plans the Adams County Bicentennial Commission has for next year during Monday night’s Quincy City Council meeting at City Hall. Aldermen voted 13-1 to approve a disbursement of $30,000 from the city’s Economic Growth Fund to help support the commission’s efforts to mark the 200th anniversary of…
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QUINCY — The Adams County Bicentennial Commission has added Quincy Recycle and Quincy Farm Products as sponsors for the county’s 200th anniversary celebration. The commission recognized Quincy Recycle as the John Quincy Adams Sponsor and Quincy Farm Products as the Premier Sponsor for the Adams County Bicentennial during the presentation on Monday morning. Quincy Recycle…
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QUINCY — Adams County will mark its 200th anniversary in 2025, and the Adams County Bicentennial Commission is organizing a grand opening ceremony at the Armory in Quincy. Organizers say this event will set the tone for a year filled with activities that allow residents of all ages to participate. The commission is inviting businesses,…
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QUINCY — The Adams County Board narrowly voted to give the Circuit Clerk a more than $6,000 raise on a split vote. The discussion on the vote centered around giving the raise during middle of Circuit Clerk Lori Geschwandner’s term. By statute, most raises for officeholders are allowed to be voted on to go into…
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