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EconomyTo make sure Mercer County can participate in the modern economy, a group of local leaders is trying to improve access to high-speed internet. Monday…
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CommunityMercer County has received a $15,000 grant to expand broadband access. The award comes from Illinois Connected Communities program. Kyle McEwen is the…
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Community2019 was a successful year for Mercer County Better Together. The community and economic development organization led efforts to bring jobs, recreation,…
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EconomyThe next step in boosting the economy of a rural county near the Quad Cities is jobs. Each week an organization called Mercer County Better Together…
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CommunityAfter several years of planning how to improve their economy, residents of Mercer County are ready to take the next steps. Led by the group Mercer County…
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EconomyThe next step in an effort to plan the future of Mercer County will be taken this weekend. The group called Mercer County Better Together will hold an…
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CommunityA long effort to plan the future of Mercer County is about to move into the next phase. An organization called Mercer County Better Together will hold the…
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CommunityResidents of Mercer County are being asked to help plan its future. The next in a series of community meetings will be held Thursday night in Eliza.The…