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The progress on the new Adams YMCA is on schedule. Construction on the building started mid-March and is expected to be completed by mid-August. The Y is anticipating grand opening of the facility on, or near, August 30th.

Members of the Adams County Chamber of Commerce were invited to introduce themselves to the community.  Here are the responses of those who participated in a short questionnaire.
Jennifer Parr-Murphy

Habitat for Humanity International is a U.S. non-governmental and nonprofit organization that was founded in 1976 by Millard and Linda Fuller.

The Adams County Fire District hosted a 9/11 Memorial Walk during the annual 4th of July Parade in Adams.  Following the Parade they also held a 5-5-5 Bell Ringing Ceremony to h

Rosemary Bredesen and Edward Heideman were honored as the Parade Marshalls in the Annual 4th of July Parade sponsored by the A-F VFW Post 6279 and Auxiliary.  Bredesen represented the VFW Post 6279 Auxiliary’s 70th year and the VFW Post 6279’s 75

President Tony Sindelar the called the meeting to order and roll call was taken.  Board member Bob Berry was absent.

Ed Heideman of Friendship was asked to be one of the Grand Marshalls of the Adams 4th of July Parade.  Ed, who grew up in Algonquin Illinois and attended high school in Dundee, Illinois, was drafted into the Army in 1965 and sent to Vietnam.

Adams County offers 32 miles of off road All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) and Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV) trails and miles of town, county and state roadway routes to enjoy.

Independence Day is a celebration of the United States of America. The holiday is marked by fanfare and parties complete with barbecues, fireworks and parades.

Brent Frank ‘s first week as the Village of Friendship Public Works Director has been packed with introduction to his new duties and a new level of paperwork.  His 21 plus years at Terrace Homes in various capacities gave him experience in electricity, plumbing, drafting, quality control, and other activities important to his new role, but this