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Wiedmann appointed to La Salle County Board

Newly-sworn La Salle County Board member Carol Wiedmann (seated, second from right), an Earlville Republican, shares a laugh with board members Catherine Owens (standing) and Joanne McNally (right). Wiedmann was appointed Thursday, April 9, 2026, to the seat vacated by Kindra Pottinger, who moved out of her district.

Newly-sworn La Salle County Board member Carol Wiedmann (seated, second from right), an Earlville Republican, shares a laugh with board members Catherine Owens (standing) and Joanne McNally (right). Wiedmann was appointed Thursday, April 9, 2026, to the seat vacated by Kindra Pottinger, who moved out of her district. (Tom Collins)

By Tom Collins
Newly-sworn La Salle County Board member Carol Wiedmann (seated, second from right), an Earlville Republican, shares a laugh with board members Catherine Owens (standing) and Joanne McNally (right). Wiedmann was appointed Thursday, April 9, 2026, to the seat vacated by Kindra Pottinger, who moved out of her district.

Newly-sworn La Salle County Board member Carol Wiedmann (seated, second from right), an Earlville Republican, shares a laugh with board members Catherine Owens (standing) and Joanne McNally (right). Wiedmann was appointed Thursday, April 9, 2026, to the seat vacated by Kindra Pottinger, who moved out of her district. (Tom Collins)

Carol Wiedmann (R-Earlville) was appointed Thursday, April 9, 2026, to the La Salle County Board.

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