Galva’s been in existence for 155 years. The Hathaway family’s been here 153 of them. They’re as Galva as Galva gets. It’s fitting, then, that Jack and Mary Hathaway, Galva business owners nearly 40 years, are this year’s grand marshals of the July 4 parade, held noon Saturday. It’s an honor they appreciate.

 

Probable cause has been found to believe Tammy Hagerty, 32, and Jennifer Jaco, 33, both of Galva, committed a felony, following arrests made last week in connection with an alleged methamphetamine operation in Galva.

 

Galva School District has successfully reached several goals set by the school board and administration in the past year. Supt. Dr. James Minick outlined the completed goals at the June 15 Galva School Board meeting. “I am very proud of setting and working to complete these goals for a very successful year,” Minick said.
 

The nineteenth annual antique show and sale will be held at the Old Colony School in Bishop Hill  on Saturday July 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $3.


 

Organizers are still seeking the winner in the 50/50 raffle held at Sunday’s benefit for Mike and Debi Tarleton in Galva. The winning ticket number is 519168. To claim the prize, call 932-2996.

The annual Galva community church service held during the July 4 weekend will be observed Sunday, July 5, beginning at 10 a.m. in Wiley Park. Pastor Ann Champion of First United Methodist Church and Bishop Hill Community United Methodist Church will speak.