Clinton Herald

01/24/2025

Looking for something to do this weekend? There's plenty of local action happening this Saturday. Clinton High School hosts their annual Bob Lueders Wrestling Invitational beginning at 9 a.m. with 18 different schools, including Camanche, Fulton and Central DeWitt in action.
And right across the Mississippi the Fulton Steamers are hosting their Eric Ottens shootout which features some of the top boys basketball teams in Illinois squaring off against each other. The day will be capped off with Fulton playing Easton Valley.
9 a.m. West Carroll vs. Polo
10:30 a.m. Erie-Prophetstown vs. Prince of Peace
12 p.m. Riverdale vs. Rockford Christian
1:30 p.m. Lena-Winslow vs. Hinckley Big-Rock
3 p.m. Northridge Prep vs. South Beloit
4:30 p.m. Marmion vs. Pecatonica
6 p.m. Chicago St. Ignatius vs. Morton
7:30 p.m. Fulton vs. Easton Valley

01/24/2025

Prince of Peace's Hakeal Powell smashes the school record while scoring 60 points for the Irish in Thursday night's 86-82 loss to Wilton. The senior guard was incredibly impressive but the Irish lose a tight one on the road and are now 8-7 on the year.
*This picture is a Clinton Herald file photo from Jan. 15

01/21/2025

MLK celebration message: Unity is everything

Capt. Patrick Cullen of the Clinton Police Department received this year’s Peace and Justice Award at the 37th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration held Sunday in the Clinton

01/21/2025

Because of the extreme cold weather, delivery of Tuesday’s Herald might be delayed in some areas.

01/18/2025

Camanche outscores Northeast 17-5 in the fourth quarter to get the win 46-31. Jeorgia Neumann scores 15 for the Storm and Eva Vogel adds 13. Emma Kjergaard scores 17 for Northeast. Camanche improves to 7-7 on the year.

01/18/2025

Northeast beats Camanche 87-36 as Gavin Kramer goes off for 47 points. If you’re wondering who holds the single points in a game school record. You’re looking at him. He broke Pat Krogman’s points in a game record who scored 45 in 1994. He also became the 6th member of the Northeast 1000 points club in the win. Rebels improve to 11-2.

01/17/2025

Senate District 35 special election forum. Mike Zimmer, D-DeWitt, showed up, Kate Whittington did not. Her representative, Monica Clark, said she is sick.
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01/16/2025

Iowa Senate District 35 candidates answer questions from the Herald

Democrat Mike Zimmer and Republican Katie Whittington are competing to fill the Iowa Senate District 35 seat vacated by Chris Cournoyer after she was appointed lieutenant governor. These are their

01/14/2025

Clinton man charged in dog neglect

A 2-year-old dog that was severely emaciated when seized from a Clinton home last fall is well enough to be up for adoption. The 22-year-old man accused of neglecting the

01/14/2025

One person injured in Clinton house fire

One person was transported to MercyOne hospital on Sunday after sustaining injuries during a house fire on Springdale Drive.

01/14/2025

Portable generator causes fire in Clinton

No one was injured in a garage fire that occurred Saturday on North Fourth Street.

01/14/2025

Clinton church burns mortgage

After 5 p.m. Mass on Dec. 31, the Jesus Christ, Prince of Peace Catholic Church congregation celebrated paying off Parish Hall with a mortgage burning ceremony held outside the church.

01/14/2025

We are giving away a pair of tickets to Sawmill Museum's Food & Beverage Fest on January 23rd!

Enter to Win: www.clintonherald.com/contests

01/08/2025

Steamers boys basketball victory

01/01/2025