THE VILLAGE OF MOWEAQUA, IL
The ceremonies for the Veteran’s Memorial and the Living Memorial Tree Park were held on October 6, 2019. Members of the American Legion Color Guard stood vigil during the Ceremony. Ray Pekovitch read the six new names inscribed on the memorial. Those names were Richard Louis Boltz- World War II, Steve Novota III, Joseph K. […]
Read More →On October 5th, Barnes Animal Hospital hosted an Open House along with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. An inflatable obstacle course for the kids was a huge success. A drawing will be held with the opportunity to win several items including, flea preventative, dog and cat food, heartworm preventative and a comprehensive exam. A delicious lunch was […]
Read More →PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, In 1872 J. Sterling Morton proposed to the Nebraska board of Agriculture that a special day be set aside for the planting of trees, and WHEREAS, THIS HOLIDAY CALLED Arbor Day, was first observed with the planting of more than a million trees in Nebraska, and WHEREAS, Arbor Day is now observed throughout […]
Read More →Due to the large early morning fire west of town on 10/2/2019, large amounts of water were hauled which may have stirred up the water mains. There may be some discoloration of water but there is NOTHING to be concerned with.
Read More →On August 13, 2019, the Moweaqua Police Department and the Village of Moweaqua welcomed Justin Johnson to the department. Justin was sworn in at the Village board meeting as a new full time Officer with his wife, son and extended family in attendance. Justin will be attending the Macon County Training facility to become a […]
Read More →Moweaqua is proud to have a Veteran Memorial, if you have served or know someone who has and that name is not yet on the Memorial, please stop by the Village Hall to pick up an application. There is no charge,however, you do need to complete an application and provide us with a copy of […]
Read More →The Moweaqua Police Department now has a Speed Radar Trailer. What is a Speed Radar Trailer? Well it’s a radar mounted sign that shows the driver their speed in that specific area and will flash and activate red/blue lights indicating if you are over the legal posted speed limit. We got the trailer to meet […]
Read More →On May 23rd, Village Clerk Mischelle Davis swore in the new Village Trustees and Police Matrons. Serving a two year term-J.D. Malone Serving four year terms- Josh Whitney, Kenny Long & Sean Hayes Police Matrons- Shawn Conlin, Amy Malone & Beth Hawn
Read More →On Saturday March 23rd, Stiner’s Plumbing celebrated 40 years of business with an open house at their beautiful new facility. Mayor Neece along with past and present board members and village employees participated in the ribbon cutting along with Rick Stiner and Leslie McDaniel. Crazy Ladies Cafe catered a very delicious lunch of pulled pork. […]
Read More →We would like to introduce Officer Adam Jones. Adam began his service with the Moweaqua Police Department in September of 2018. He has since graduated from the Macon County Law Enforcement Training Center and has also completed his field training with Chief Maki. Adam graduated from Williamsville High School and Western Illinois University with a […]
Read More →Village of Moweaqua Wins Illinois Rural Water Association’s Award for “Best Tasting Water” On Tuesday, February 19, 2019 the Illinois Rural Water Association, the state’s largest rural utility association, selected the entry from the Village of Moweaqua as its “Best Tasting Water” at their 37th Annual Technical Conference in Effingham. The Illinois Rural Water Association’s […]
Read More →On Saturday, September 15th, 2018 the Moweaqua Police Department, with a full monetary donation from HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital, was able to purchase a Prescription drop box and an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED). The Prescription Drug box is located in the Village Hall foyer (see picture below). It is for everyone to properly dispose of […]
Read More →On Thursday, September 13th, Moweaqua’s, Water Operator, Louis Jordan, won Illinois Ground Water Operator of the Year! Stop by the Village Hall (there is a poster on the outside window) to let him know you are proud! Congratulations Louie!!
Read More →On September 11th, 2018, the Moweaqua Police Department and the Village of Moweaqua welcomed the newest member to the department, Adam Jones. Adam was sworn in at the Village Board Meeting as a new full-time Police Officer while his family was in attendance. Adam will be attending the Macon County Training facility to become a […]
Read More →On February 1st, 1902, Constable Martin was killed in the line of duty while attempting to serve an arrest warrant to a business owner for illegal sale of alcohol. Constable Martin entered the local business to arrest the owner. The owner went behind the counter and pulled out a double barrel shot gun firing it […]
Read More →The Moweaqua Police Department has installed a FOUND BOX in the Village hall lobby at 122 N Main St. The box has been added for the convenience of depositing found items, so that you don’t have to keep the item to find the owner. If you find any items like a wallet, credit card, ID […]
Read More →A committee led by Barbara Jostes established a Living Memorial Tree Park in 1991. There are now over 160 trees in the park. We currently have a list of 14 Illinois Native trees that can be purchased to honor or remember a loved one. If you would like more information, please call Village Hall at […]
Read More →On August 12, 2018, the Village hosted a Water Treatment Facility Dedication with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
Read More →On June 13th, 2017, the Village of Moweaqua passed Ordinance #2017-13 allowing Electric/Gas Non-Highway Vehicles to operate on Village roadways. A Non-Highway vehicle means a motor vehicle not specifically designed to be operated on a public highway, to include, but not limited to, All-terrain vehicles, Golf Carts, Off-highway motorcycles and Recreational off-highway vehicles. This does […]
Read More →Notice to Moweaqua Residents from the Village As previously announced, Advanced Disposal will begin a new community wide recycling program. Residential trash and recycling rates will be combined to a flat rate of $18.00 per month. The $18.00 rate will apply to all Advanced Disposal customers whether they choose to participate in the recycling program […]
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