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Wednesday, February 5th, 2025

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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 5th of February.

ECONOMY NEWS

  • ADM plans to cut up to 700 jobs, impacting Decatur, its largest plant location, as part of a cost-saving measure, with the community and local government offering support for affected employees.  WAND

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Red Tail Run Golf Course in Decatur will perform controlled prescribed burns to manage and improve its prairie and woodland ecosystems.  WAND

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Decatur City Council's approval of three intergovernmental agreements will expand public transit services across Macon County, utilizing state and federal funds without impacting Decatur's budget.  Decatur Tribune

HEALTH NEWS

  • Mandy Eaton, PhD, has been appointed as the next president and CEO of Memorial Health, effective April 1, succeeding Ed Curtis.  Decatur Tribune

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Valentine's Day Smoked Prime Rib Dinner

    Enjoy a romantic Valentine's Day dinner featuring smoked prime rib complemented by an array of delicious side dishes and a complimentary glass of champagne.

    Fri, 2/14/25

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  • Masterworks 3: A Performance for All Ages

    Masterworks 3 will feature performances designed for both the young and the young at heart at the Kirkland Fine Arts Center.

    Sat, 2/22/25

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  • Health is a Journey Health Fair

    The Health is a Journey Health Fair will feature activities, resources, and giveaways from 20 different vendors, promoting wellness in the community.

    Wed, 2/26/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

If you want to remember something, write it down. If you want to understand something, explain it to someone else.

~ Richard Feynman

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