 The railroad has been owned by the Iowa, Chicago and Eastern Railroad since July 31, 2002; by I&M Rail Link from April 5, 1997, to July 30, 2002; by the Soo Line Railroad from January 1, 1986 – April 4, 1997; and by MILW until December 31, 1985.In 1960, the Farson High School closed in a consolidation with the Pekin Community School System.In 1970, the middle and elementary schools consolidated with Pekin as well, closing the Farson school.