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Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Drive continues in Decatur area
September 21, 2026 - The Knights of Columbus' 57th Annual Tootsie Roll Drive continues in the Decatur area, with local councils collecting donations t...
Northeast Community Fund welcomes new Executive Director
September 21, 2026 - Northeast Community Fund has announced Shekila Smith as its new Executive Director-CEO. Smith brings nearly a decade of public-se...
LISTEN: Dr. Juanita Morris on Byers & Co
September 21, 2026 - Dr. Juanita Morris joined Byers & Co to talk about taking action over words in community service. Listen to the podcast now!
LISTEN: Dunn Co’s Matt Naber on Byers & Co to talk about support for Food Drive
September 21, 2026 - Dunn Co's Matt Naber joined Byers and Co to talk about how a history of giving at Dunn Co set the example for how the company ope...
LISTEN: Bruce Nims and Jeff Tate on Byers & Co to talk about their support of the WSOY Community Food Drive
September 21, 2026 - Local businessman Bruce Nims and Kroger Unit Manager Jeff Tate joined Byers & Co to talk about their support of the WSOY Comm...
Decatur Public Library Celebrates Library Card Sign-Up Month in September
September 20, 2026 - Decatur Public Library is celebrating Library Card Sign-Up Month throughout September, encouraging residents to discover the reso...
Cub Scout Discover Day Offers Free Outdoor Fun for Decatur-Area Families
September 17, 2026 - Scouting America will host Cub Scout Discover Day Saturday, September 26, at Rock Springs Nature Center in Decatur. The free, com...
Decatur Police to Host Coffee with a Cop October 7th
September 17, 2026 - The Decatur Police Department will join the community for "Coffee with a Cop" on Wednesday, October 7th in conjunction with CONO....
Macon County Health Department to Offer Free Car Seat Checks
September 17, 2026 - The Macon County Health Department will offer free car seat checks on Friday, September 25, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Macon Co...
ADM Volunteers Lend a Hand at Helping Hands Food Pantry
September 17, 2026 - Helping Hands Food and Clothing Pantry in Decatur received an extra lift from volunteers with ADM's Decatur complex. The voluntee...
LISTEN: Debby Bogle talks Dolly Parton Imagination Library, WSOY Community Food Drive, and Caterpillar’s fun campaign
September 17, 2026 - Debbie Bogle of the United Way joined Byers & Co to talk about Caterpillar's fun efforts for their campaign, the WSOY Communi...
LISTEN: Marilyn Davis and Kelly Edwards detail the James Millikin Homestead 150 year Jubilee
September 17, 2026 - James Millikin Homestead Board members, Marilyn Davis and Kelly Edwards, joined Byers & Co to talk about the 150 year Jubilee...