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                      • State of the Cities 2025

                        State of the Cities 2025

                        2025 State of the Cities Luncheon
                        Grizzly Jack's Grand Bear Resort
                        11:-30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.


                        The State of the Cities Luncheon provides a unique opportunity for Chamber Members and public to hear from IVAC Member Mayors and Village Presidents. At this annual event, community leaders share thoughts on the local, social and economic climate, along with visions for future growth and quality of life within their cities.

                        Local Leaders:

                        KEN KOLOWSKI - CITY OF PERU
                        JEFF GROVE - CITY OF LASALLE
                        ROBERT HASTY - CITY OF OTTAWA
                        MELANIE THOMPSON - CITY OF SPRING VALLEY
                        JASON CURRAN - CITY OF OGLESBY
                        DAVID STEWART - VILLAGE OF NORTH UTICA
                        DAVID BOELK - CITY OF MENDOTA


                        Meal Choices

                        Caeser Salad - Grilled chicken breast served over crisp romain lettuce tossed with Caesar dressing, garlic herb crouton and shredded parmesan cheese

                        Choice of Angus Burger - 1/2 lb choice of angus steak burger topped with American or Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion & pickle served on a brioche bun with french fries.

                        Chicken Parmesan - Breaded boneless chicken breast topped with fresh marinara sauce and parmesan cheese served over linguini pasta

                        Eggplant Parmesan- Seasoned grilled Eggplant Parmesan served over Italian tomato sauce with marinara & melted mozzarella cheese

                         

                        State of the Cities 2025

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                        Date and Time

                        Wednesday Mar 26, 2025
                        11:30 AM - 2:00 PM CDT

                        March 26th

                        11:30a - 2:00p

                        Location

                        Grizzly Jack's Grand Bear Resort

                        Fees/Admission

                        $35.00 per person

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