But it, like DeKalb County, is a little different. The South Branch of the Kishwaukee River flows north, like the Nile in Egypt. Different is an apt word for describing De Kalb County. Our difference is in our diversity. It, like barb wire and the harvester, has it origins here in this county.
Agriculture is an important part of our lives.
So is education. Northern Illinois University, highly acclaimed for its excellence in education and research, is headquartered in DeKalb. Kishwaukee College, located in Malta, is one of the leading two-year colleges in the state. Indian Valley Vocational School in Sandwich provides skills in several of the trades for the benefit of many area employers. Our public schools consistently rank among the best in the state and our private schools are unmatched.