Mary Matson of Galesburg is credited as the creative force behind the Calico Cat, Landmark Café, Packinghouse Dining Company and more. She died Oct. 5.
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May 3, 2021
Peter Schwartzman along with new City Council members, Dwight White and Sarah Davis, will take the oath of office just before tonight’s meeting. Also, Monday, May 3rd, will see returning Alderman Wayne Dennis and City Clerk Kelli Bennewitz sworn into new terms. 9th Circuit Judge Raymond Cavanaugh is expected to administer the oaths. Schwartzman moved to Galesburg in 1998 to launch Knox College’s Environmental Studies program, shortly after earning his Ph.D. Since then he’s helped to start three Galesburg-focused non-profits, operated a community center for 3 years, wrote a book, started a podcast, and spent a decade on the city council. Galesburg Public Library Foundation recognized these efforts by awarding him the Mike Kroll Community Service Award in 2019. There was also be a reception beginning at 5 p.m. tonight, prior to the meeting that will honor the outgoing mayor and council members. John Pritchard, Wayne Allen, and Corine Andersen represent a collecti