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Wheeler Talks Private Practice at Kiwanis; Club President Confirms Corn Days Entertainment Won’t Be Cher or Snoop Dogg

Thursday, September 12 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Kiwanis Club President Kelly Northcott hears you. And while she’s still not ready to let the cat out of the bag, she did confirm a couple artists this year’s Corn Day mainstage entertainment ISN’T. It’s not Cher…and it’s not Snoop Dogg. Natives are... Read More.

Kiwanis Meets New Unit 5 Teachers

Thursday, September 5 by Jc Tinsley

With more than 1,300 kids enrolled in Unit 5 schools and 230 total staff, Carmi-White County school administrators say they’re off to a great start. Superintendent Jarrod Newell introduced building administrators at Kiwanis Thursday and those leaders in turn introduced new teachers at the... Read More.

Coach Simon Previews Bulldog Football at Kiwanis Thursday

Thursday, August 22 by Jc Tinsley

It’s been more than a decade since the Carmi-White County football program has had enough kids to field a freshman football team. Carmi Kiwanis learned Thursday thanks to head coach Kurt Simon that won’t be an issue this year. We haven’t had a freshman football... Read More.

Author Robert Hays Tells Stories Behind Stories at Kiwanis Thursday

Thursday, August 15 by Jc Tinsley

A 30-year teacher at the University of Illinois, Robert Hays has lived a successful life and authored some loved and important books. The White County native was at Kiwanis Thursday to talk about some of those books as well as the importance of encouragement... Read More.

Williams Recaps Washington, D.C. Trip at Kiwanis

Thursday, August 8 by Jc Tinsley

Mission complete. Memories made. In April, Jessica Williams, a local educator came and spoke at a Carmi Kiwanis Club’s noon meeting to discuss her goal of making regular Washington, D.C. trips available to students.Read more at… https://www.wrul.com/local-news/williams-preparing-to-take-two-dozen-cwchs-students-on-d-c-tripOn June 3rd, she along with two... Read More.

Cowling Introduces Dutch Hollow Supplies at Carmi Kiwanis Thursday

Thursday, August 1 by Jc Tinsley

Unveiled in 1984, Dutch Hollow Supplies has been growing over the last four decades. Bryan Cowling, a well known Carmian, has been working for the company since 2017 and dropped by Kiwanis Thursday to tell folks more about the new supplier. We’re not a new... Read More.

Kiwanis Hears from 4Hers ahead of Annual Fair

Friday, June 28 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Kiwanis Club has been around for over 100 years. White County 4-H beats it by a couple years, now in it’s 103rd year. Amy McCarty with the University of Illinois Extension says the program still honors tradition while also evolving for future... Read More.

Simon and Renshaw Recognized at Kiwanis

Monday, May 27 by Nicole Behnke

Kiwanis on Thursday handed out their Educator of the Year and Support Staff of the Year to two very deserving individuals.Before that, however, the Carmi-White County School districts celebrated the retirement of their esteemed staff members who have left a mark on the institution:... Read More.

Tenaska Reps Update Kiwanis on Wind Farm Progress

Thursday, May 9 by Jc Tinsley

It’s been about 15 months since we first learned about a possible wind farm being brought to Hamilton and White Counties. We talked in February of 2023 to a representative of Tenaska as well as White County Farm Bureau Manager Doug Anderson and a... Read More.

Wilson Talks AirMedCare at Kiwanis Thursday

Thursday, May 2 by Jc Tinsley

If you or a loved one suffer a medical emergency that requires an ambulatory helicopter flight, the cost can be anywhere from $50,000 to $200,000 depending on factors. If you’re a member of the Air Med Care Network (and one of their helicopters flies... Read More.