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A condemned cannon from the Rock Island Arsenal exploded in Cabool in 1902. Fifteen years before eight cannons were sent to Greene County to ornament a park. The cannon arrived after the park scheme died out and the county court distributed the cannon among the townships. 

A powerful way to develop empathy for those of different identities and backgrounds is by attending to their stories and perspectives. The first part of this Own Voices list offers memoirs by Black authors who explore their intersecting identities and the impacts of racism and injustice on themselves and those whom they love. The second part collects empowering anti-racist nonfiction and fiction for teen readers.

Friends of the Library are having a two-week "Donation Blitz" to accept all those books, CDs, DVDs and other goodies you cleaned out during the stay-at-home order, and patiently stored during the COVID-19 closure.

Answers to frequently asked questions about federal and state income tax forms, preparation assistance, and filing procedures.