WWII Living History Days at IRM

03 April 2013
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WWII Living History Days at IRM

This year, WWII Living History Days at the Illinois Railway Museum salutes the major role trains played in the war with an interactive, authentic re-enactment of the North Platte Canteen experience complete with music of the era, a train ride, actors in authentic garb and more.

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A ‘Star’ is Reborn in Harvard

28 February 2013
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A ‘Star’ is Reborn in Harvard

The legacy of our farming and industrial roots lives on in Harvard – Starline Factory, the former home of an 1880s farm equipment plant, has been repurposed for artists, nuptials and other special events that enrich our community. 

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Norge Ski Club: Teaching Folks to Fly for 107 Years

19 December 2012
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Norge Ski Club: Teaching Folks to Fly for 107 Years

Ski jumpers are part of a long tradition dating back to 1809 in Norway. When ski-jump-loving Scandinavians immigrated to America, largely in the upper Midwest, they brought their sport with them.

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