Flagg Township Museum Hosts Pets and People Event at Iron Fountain

ROCHELLE — The Flagg Rochelle Township Museum will host a Pets and People event today at 1 p.m. at the historic Iron Fountain outside the museum at 518 Fourth Ave. The event marks the seasonal start of the fountain and highlights its history as a shared water source for people and animals. Organizers said the fountain, installed in 1915, includes a lower basin for animals. Residents are invited to bring pets including dogs, cats, horses, and birds. The event will feature local history information and light refreshments. Museum officials said the City of Rochelle maintains the fountain, which will be open during regular museum hours Thursday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.