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FREEPOD host Alan Wenzel speaks with retired Freeport residents Tim and Charity Heiden about the rewards and challenges of beekeeping.

More grants for Freeport water system Street work update Early Childhood Education Slapped Cheek virus What’s up with the crabapple trees? New Freeport police officers sworn in Colby Smith 4-mile classic Freeport Area International Visitors Council (FAIVC) hosts guests from Peru United Way posts increase in giving over last year Pretzel City Authors’ Fest YMCA Youth Sports Calendar published City...

FREEPOD and TimBeck2 host Tim Connors chats with Tim Cook and Brian Babcock about the Eats & Beats event on 23 and 24 August that supports area non-profits.

1. Meet International Visitors at the Library 2. Krape Park Art Walk 3. School is in session 4. Drive-through backpack distribution 5. Freeport Police to provide School Resource Officer 6. Code Red alert service free from City of Freeport 7. Paint the Port 8. Eats & Beats 9. Freeport High School Student Garden leads community composting effort 10. The week ahead…. Saturday Morning Bike Shop Sp...

FREEPOD host Alan Wenzel speaks with Wayne Duckmann, Director of Community and Economic Development for the City of Freeport about the City's approach to dealing with abandoned buildings and blighted properties.

Cruise Night! School starts 21 August City news Road work Code Red emergency notification available Photo contest More explanation on yard waste removal Recap of Com-Ed tree trimming PAWS for Reading at the Library HCC news Capital expenditures Revenue summary Westwind Apartments Krape Park Art Walk Tomato season is here! Early Childhood Education Saturday morning bike rides August in the garden F...

FREEPOD and TimBeck2 hosts Becky Connors and Tim Connors share a conversation about the new mini-golf course at Krape Park.

FREEPOD and TimBeck2 Host Tim Connors interviews Magen Busker about showing cattle at the Stephenson County Fair.

City road work update County pay raises and new hires Anti-Gun Violence March Greater Freeport Partnership receives grant Highland Community College news Athletic and Events Center on campus Threshing Show this weekend End of Summer Party at the Library Police and Fire Departments community event Freeport Cruise Night returns 100 Women Who Care Lincoln-Douglas 5K Stephenson County Fair Wrap-up Con...

FREEPOD and TimBeck2 host Tim Connors speaks with Freeport High School’s Nick Namio about the growing popularity of pickleball.

City news Locust Avenue resurfacing Com-Ed tree/vegetation trimming Power outage storm summary City-wide clean-up Freeport Art Museum Mini Masterpieces 2024 MORT’S anniversary Saturday 27 July Freeport Anti-Gun Violence Peace March FREEPOD and TimBeck2 host Tim Connors talks with Freeport resident William Brown about the Anti-Gun Violence Peace March Saturday, August 3rd. VOICES book sale Cruise N...

FREEPOD host Alan Wenzel interviews Rocky and Eric Zuberbuhler about the challenges and rewards of restoring the old Black Dot building on South Chicago Street in Freeport which is now known as The Exchange.

Road repairs after solar farm construction Pool-a-Palooza rescheduled to 3 August No-appointment sports physical clinic It's Fair Time! The Fair has been around quite a while… (some history of the Stephenson County Fair) National Ice Cream Day! Union Dairy interview hosted by FREEPOD and TimBeck2 host Tim Connors Paper Bag Ice Cream recipe The week ahead…. FHN Healthy Heart Hustle this Saturday Pr...

FREEPOD and TimBeck2 host Tim Connors visits with Andrea Winter, Executive Director for the Greater Freeport Partnership about the challenges and opportunities she sees in Freeport’s future.

Tutty is here! Don’t FLiRT with COVID! Stephenson County Fair 23-27 July Sound Thinking expands (‘shots fired’ police alert technology) Pool-a-Palooza at Krape Park Glow Golf at Krape Park Sarah Buchmann as Carole King at Beautiful at HCC The sound of music is everywhere! Music on Debate Square 11 July – Big Bands tribute Music Under the Stars Music at Krape Park 14 July The week ahead…. Monday ni...

FREEPOD host Tim Connors interviews Freeport Mayor Jodi Miller and Tutty Baker Fest committee member Nakita Woods about all the fun and food at the Tutty Baker Fest July 12-14.

Locust Avenue road work Music on Chicago adds to Fourth of July weekend festivities YMCA lease, salary increases approved at Highland Community College Fehr Graham on Top 500 Design Firms list Illinois is the third-best state to move to Fishing at Krape Park Pool-a-Palooza family swimming pool event Downtown Farmers Market expands experiences Classic Film Series: The Matrix Wednesday morning kids’...

FREEPOD host Alan Wenzel interviews Dr. Jack Herrmann, Clinical Associate Professor in Veterinary Clinical Medicine at the University of Illinois-Champagne, who also has a Master’s degree in public health. He has served as a Congressional Science Fellow in the U.S. Senate office of Illinois Senator Dick Durbin, where he developed public health policy related to dietary supplements, genetically eng...

New water well for Freeport What do you need to do in your garden in July? A peach of a deal Garbage Rates Frozen Childhood vaccinations and measles School physicals Registration open for 2024-2025 school year Franchise agreement with Comcast Farmers markets Music Under the Stars Patriotic Concert Sign up for FREEPOD on a podcast platform The week ahead… Music on Debate Square 6:30 tonight, June 2...

Shary Gibson interviews Margaret Larson, University of Illinois County Extension Director serving Stephenson, Jo Daviess, and Winnebago counties, about the many services and events available through Extension.

Waste Water Treatment Plant groundbreaking Roadwork update Gran Fonda Bike Ride Against Cancer Dessert With Dad at Krape Park VOICES Garden Walk Fundraiser Walnut Acres star rating Juneteenth celebration FREEPOD host Tim Connors with a short interview Pretzel City 5K The week ahead… 3rd Ward cleanup today, 20 June, 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Music on Debate Square featuring Kendra Swanson tonight, Ju...

FREEPOD host Becky Connors of TimBeck2 interviews Nicky Arn, President of the Freeport Concert Band.

1. Father’s Day 2024 – ideas to celebrate a. Golf, mini-golf b. Rides on the Silver Creek and Stephenson Railroad of Freeport c. Movies at the Lindo Theatre 2. United Way Day of Action 3. Oakdale Tabernacle update 4. New business: Bespoke tailoring 5. New Fire Department equipment 6. Benefits of Trees 7. Freeport Park District Executive Director leaving 8. 2024 Music Under the Stars begins Sunday...

FREEPOD host Alan Wenzel interviews The Computer Tutor Ed Alderman for tips on how to avoid getting caught in email scams.

Timber Industries for woody landscape debris FACC expands, moves location The musical BEAUTIFUL comes to HCC Freeport Student Garden accepts SNAP and Link Match Programs Summer EBT/SUN Bucks for groceries for low-income families Bird flu and you A word or two about raw milk The week ahead… Healthy Kids Day and FHN Health Fair 2024 Music on Chicago Next week’s in-depth interview with Computer Tutor...