Dakota Illinois News

Dakota Township is the smallest in the county, comprising, like the townships of Erin and Jefferson, an area of only eighteen square miles. However, in that limited space, the township includes some of the best farming land in the county, some of the thriftiest and most prosperous appearing farm houses, and, withal, some of the prettiest and most picturesque stretches of landscape that the county can boast of. Dakota, or Dakotah, as it is sometimes called, was founded in 1857, when the Western Union Railroad, now the C., M. & St. P. R. R. first laid its rails through Stephenson county.

Recent Dakota, Illinois News and Archives:

The 2017 Route 75 40 Miles of Garage Sales – June 2 & 3

The Route 75 40 Miles of Garage Sales. This year it’s on June 2&3. If you’re having a sale you

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Northern Illinois’ Largest Bargain & Treasure Extravaganza Starts This Friday

Northern Illinois — If you’re a bargain hunter and love finding deals and steals and even local meals, the single

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An Exciting New Season Opens For Young Athletes

Dakota, Illinois — EduSports, Inc. is proud to offer both youth football and youth cheer for 2018! Youth football is open

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Dakota Earns 2017 One of ‘Top 100 School Districts in Illinois’ Designation

Dakota, Illinois —  It’s a pretty big accomplishment when you make a top 100 list. When it comes to schools

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EduSports Announces Registration For Summer Track & Field Season

Dakota, Illinois — EduSports, Inc. is proud to invite all boys and girls between the ages of 8 -18 to

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Dakota Youth Football Begins Early Registration

Dakota, Illinois — Dakota Youth Football announced that on February 5 it will open early registration for the 2017 season.

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Dakota to Host Referendum Informational Meetings

Dakota, Illinois — For the past several years, the State of Illinois has reduced its funding to the Dakota School District

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Berner Food & Beverage Is Hiring For Many Positions

Dakota, Illinois — Berner Food & Beverage is hiring.  Berner says they encourage all potential applicants (both internal and external) to

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Berner Food & Beverage Is Hiring

Dakota, Illinois — Berner Food & Beverage is currently hiring additional help. In an announcement released, Berner says they are

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Lions Mobile Hearing Screening Unit Coming To Dakota

Dakota, Illinois — The Lions Mobile Hearing Screening Unit is coming to Dakota. Anyone 18 and older, and 10-17 accompanied

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Excessive Heat Warning Through Saturday

Excessive Heat Warning ...DANGEROUS HEAT INTO SATURDAY... .HOT AND HUMID CONDITIONS TO CONTINUE THROUGH SATURDAY. PEAK HEAT INDICES NEAR 110

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Calling All Police, Fire, Sheriff and EMT’s Of Stephenson County. A Very Special September 11 Thank You. Share This!

Calling All Police, Fire, Sheriff and EMT’s Of Stephenson County. A Very Special September 11 Thank You. Share This! Calling

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Christy’s Treasures & Gifts Christmas Open House

Enjoy this Christmas open house and check off all of the ladies on your shopping list with soy candles, warmers,

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HCC Foundation Announces 2015-2016 Scholarship Recipients

FREEPORT — The Highland Community College Foundation distributed approximately $387,000 to Highland Students for the 2015 academic year with more

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Dakota’s Annual Community Easter Egg Hunt to be held March 31st

Dakota, Illinois — The annual Easter egg hunt at Dakota park has been announced. Families interested should show up to Dakota park

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60th Annual Dakota Lions Pancake & Sausage Day

Dakota, IL – Get ready for another great time at the 60th Annual Dakota Lions Pancake & Sausage Day.  This

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History of Rock and Roll and Kennedy Years Ignite Dakota Teacher Britton Kauffman

Dakota, Illinios – Britton Kauffman is beginning his 15th year with Dakota CUSD #201. As a Dakota alum, he found

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Highland Dairy Judging team finishes a successful fall semester

FREEPORT — The Highland Community College Dairy Judging Team recently completed another successful judging season. The 2017 Dairy Judging Team

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Dakota Garbage Pickup Postponed Until Saturday

Dakota, Illinois — The city of Dakota has announced that garbage pickup is going to be postponed until Saturday morning

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Early Voting In Stephenson County Begins Thursday September 29

Stephenson County, Illinois – Notice is hereby given for the General Election that Registered Voters in Stephenson County, by personal appearance,

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