District 205’s plans to replace resigning Welty
In executive session of last night’s District 205 Board meeting Secretary Rick Welty, the second most senior member of the board submitted his resignation to the board president, effective immediately.
Grimm puts blame on state for District 205 financial woes
Superintendent Ralph Grimm has had the unenviable task of spearheading $3.2 million in budget cuts from District 205.
Monmouth man sentenced to 36 years for rape
A Monmouth man accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a woman at knifepoint was sentenced today to 36 years in prison.
Fire crews battle Knoxville blaze in frigid temps
Firefighters have extinguished a machine shed fire in rural Knoxville that started this morning. Crews remain on the scene battling hotspots.
Interview: Galesburg District 205 Superintendent Ralph Grimm
Galesburg District 205 Superintendent Ralph Grimm joined us on Galesburg’s Morning News to talk about the proposed budget cuts.
Welty resigns from 205 School Board
In a letter to WGIL, District 205 School Board Secretary Rick Welty says he has submitted his resignation to School Board President Robert Lindstrom.
205 Board goes forward with most of $3.2 million in cuts
While last night’s votes were not “final” and “binding” 72 of 75 positions that Superintendent Ralph Grimm proposed be cut, were approved by the board to go forward.
