Jeff RankinMonmouth’s newspaper heritage began in 1846MONMOUTH, Ill. — Until just a few years ago, Monmouth maintained a daily newspaper that originated in 1846 during the Mexican War. The…May 20May 20
Jeff RankinThe Great Eclipse of 1869, through the eyes of a Monmouth College professorAs anticipation grows over the upcoming solar eclipse, I thought it would be interesting to look back on a similar astronomical event…Apr 6Apr 6
Jeff RankinNorthwestern University founder called Monmouth homeMONMOUTH, Ill. — Monmouth’s historic Quinby House was the home of a founder of Monmouth College. What is perhaps less well known is that…Jul 14, 2023Jul 14, 2023
Jeff RankinMonmouth physician dynasty began in 1837MONMOUTH, Ill. — “This is a pleasant location and bids fair to be a thriving town.”Jul 13, 2023Jul 13, 2023
Jeff RankinMight Edgar Allan Poe have made Oquawka a literary hub?In the middle of the Bronx in New York City is a bustling neighborhood known as Fordham. In 1848, it was a sleepy rural village without…Jan 12, 2023Jan 12, 2023
Jeff RankinTombstones tell interesting talesMONMOUTH, Ill. — Walk up the 10 concrete steps to Monmouth’s Pioneer Cemetery at East Archer and 6th Street, and suddenly you find…Dec 6, 2022Dec 6, 2022
Jeff RankinMonmouth’s industrial building boom of 1953MONMOUTH, Ill. — Our future economic prosperity may lie in the tech and service industries, but 70 years ago manufacturing was still king…Dec 1, 2022Dec 1, 2022
Jeff RankinMonmouth pastor provided humanitarian relief during Civil WarMONMOUTH, Ill. — In recent months, we have become all too familiar with the collateral damage that war inflicts on innocent civilians. The…Nov 30, 2022Nov 30, 2022
Jeff RankinRemnants of a bygone eraSeveral of Monmouth’s quirky voting houses still standSep 16, 20221Sep 16, 20221
Jeff RankinBeloved veterinarian played Santa for decadesMONMOUTH, Ill. — Dr. Vird Odell Cudd had as many vocations as Forrest Gump, working as a circus performer, professor, veterinarian…Aug 3, 2022Aug 3, 2022