ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Rockford Area Pride Committee announced who will be its honorary grand marshals for the 2025 pride parade. Each honorary grand marshal represents one of the three themes: ...

For 176 years, the city Austin had no poet laureate. Plenty of creative people hung out here. The official post, however, did ...

There’s a lot going on in the poetry community right now. My Santa Barbara Independent colleague, George Yatchisin, will ...

BYU professor of English Lance Larsen has been writing poetry for four decades. His poems are regularly published in leading ...

Austin's first Poet Laureate will hold a two-year position to promote poetry, literacy and literary arts in Austin.

Katherine E. Schneider, described as a civically engaged poet, will serve a two-year term to promote creative expression and ...

Poet laureate Andy Mitchell's latest poem celebrates the JHS Bowl, highlighting its rich history and community significance.

The Belle of Calhoun, known as the "apple boat," transported Calhoun County's famous apples on the Mississippi and Illinois ...

Lincoln wildlife photographer Joel Sartore was recently named Nebraskan of the Year for his contributions to wildlife ...