The Hancock-Henderson Hancock Quill, Inc Archives - December 2025


December 3
Take “The Quill” Along
Oak Lane Receives Gift from the Community Health Foundation
La Harpe-Dallas City 7th Grade Girls Basketball Wins Regional Title!
Take “The Quill” Along
Business Spotlight: Gwen Little Photography
Henderson County Board Approves 2026 Budget and Tax Levy
Illini West Boys Basketball Opens Season at Spartan Tip Off Classic
La Harpe City Council Meets
Lia Elizabeth: “The Kind of Thankful We Sometimes Forget”
Ryan Wilhite: “God Has a Plan”

December 10
Historic Home Damaged in Stronghurst Fire
Take “The Quill” Along ~ Tractor Enthusiasts Travel Through Henderson County
Lee Moore Named Grand Marshal of Stronghurst Lighted Christmas Parade
Chargers Go 2-1 in Busy Week, Improve to 5-2
LH-DC 8th Grade Girls Basketball Wins Regional Title
Lia Elizabeth: Turning Winter Blues Into Winter Blessings
Ryan Wilhite: “God Has a Plan”
Stronghurst Board Passes Tax Levy, Explores $40K Well Fix

December 17
Business Spotlight: Sabbath Scents
Take “The Quill” Along
Biggsville Village Board Approves Hotel Tax Ordinance and Advances Community Projects
Meet Your Neighbor
Meet the New Henderson County Library Director
Saying Good-bye to a Beloved Family Oak Tree Isn't Easy by Dessa Rodeffer, Quill President/Owner
Gladstone Board Wraps Up 2025
Brief Board Meeting Covers Resignations, ‘New Illinois’ Referendum, and Auditor Search
La Harpe City Council Approves Ordinance To Acquire Old Nursing Home Building
Lia Elizabeth: “The Generous God We Serve”
Ryan Wilhite: “Faith on the Farm”

December 24
La Harpe-Dallas City 8th Grade Girls Basketball Wins IESA 8-1A State Title
Security Savings Bank 2025 Annual Meeting
Hancock County Board: New Hours For Paint, Electronics Recycling Program
Illini West Board Approves $4.5M Tax Levy, Honors State Scholars
Lia Elizabeth: “The Heartbeat of a Small Town Church”
Ryan Wilhite: “Merry Christmas”
West Central Board Approves Tax Levy, Audit, and Personnel Changes at November Meeting

December 31
Dallas City Council Supports Community Holiday Efforts and Addresses Local Issues
La Harpe School Board Approves Bond Issuance, Addition Project Bidding, and Tax Levy Strategy
Lia Elizabeth: “Are Our Cell Phones Ruining Us?”
Oquawka Fire District to Raise Tax Rate after Public Hearing
Roseville Village Board Approves 5% Water Rate Hike
Ryan Wilhite: Happy New Year!