Mendota

The 25th annual First State Bank Ag Conference, a special forum for area farmers, is scheduled for 10 a.m. Jan. 23 at the Mendota Civic Center.

The 24th annual First State Bank Ag Conference, a special forum for area farmers, is scheduled for 10 a.m. Jan. 25 at the Mendota Civic Center.

Tim McConville, president and CEO of First State Bank, is transitioning to president and CEO of Tri-County Financial Group, the holding company of the bank.

The Mendota and Troy Grove fire departments were dispatched to a wind turbine fire north of Mendota. On arrival, the area on top of the tower was fully involved in the fire. Personnel secured the area and the tower was left to burn out.