Radio Monmouth

Superintendent Jeff Whitsitt discusses the United School District school board's decision to make face coverings optional for the start of the upcoming school year.

President PJ Brooks provides an update on the Monmouth-Roseville Sports Boosters and some of their upcoming fundraising efforts.

President Wyatt and Associate VP for Communications Duane Bonifer address some of the social, educational and financial challenges ahead of the fall semester at Monmouth College, which begins August 23.

At its August 2 meeting, City Council discusses the pros and cons of allowing golf carts as vehicles of transport on city roadways. Communications Director Ken Helms presents an update on that discussion while Fire Chief Casey Rexroat announces the acquisition of a new ladder truck for the city.

Lindsay Mitchell, director of communications for the Illinois Corn Growers Association, describes how the corn checkoff program — which receives five-eighths of a cent per bushel of corn sold in Illinois — serves an important role in statewide consumer education.

The Monmouth Rotary Club is celebrating 105 years in the community and Nancy Mowen has been named the 105th president of the club. Mowen's goals for the club this year are "engagement, collaboration, and growth. I chose those three areas because we are so much better together and I think all three of those areas bring people together.”

Executive Director Pam Gaither previews upcoming community events in August and September, including the National Night Out and the Chamber's annual golf outing.

Bridgeway in Galesburg has job openings for therapists. VP of Behavioral Health Services Stacy Brown discusses requirements and specific job titles, and reminds listeners to practice self-care, and to not hesitate to ask for help and look after loved ones.

Superintendent Ed Fletcher reviews safety protocols approved by the Board of Education at a special meeting on Tuesday, August 3, 2021.

Warren County Health Department Administrator Jenna Link reviews recent statistics regarding the spread of the COVID-19 Delta variant, as well as current vaccination rates among county residents.

Little Miss Kinleigh Fox, Junior Miss Mallie Rodeffer, and Queen Kaylynn Hennefent welcome visitors to the annual Farmers Breakfast at the Henderson County Fairgrounds in Stronghurst.

ROE Superintendent Jodi Scott and Assistant Superintendent Lori Loving discuss ways in which their office is encouraging students and families in Henderson, Knox, Mercer and Warren counties to prepare for the upcoming school year and in-person classroom learning.

Six teams competed in this year's Little Lion's Baseball league. President Mark Richardson reviews the Major and Minor league seasons, and encourages area residents to attend the ice cream (and cake) fundraiser .

The Strom Center's Carol McCrery spotlights the number of ways that seniors can fall prey to requests for their information, and how her office fields frequent inquiries regarding fraudulent activity.

Farm Bureau Manager Gina Long discusses the state's Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy and an upcoming meeting at its Monmouth office to gather feedback from area farmers and stakeholders on the strategy, as well as to discuss the Mississippi North Central Watershed.

Keeping a garden green amid the heat and humidity can be a challenge. Extension specialist Chris Enroth is a man of many solutions, especially when it comes to lawn maintenance.

Lynn Gittings and her son, Dayne, discuss the preparation and work involved in showing their livestock during the Henderson County Fair in Stronghurst.

For the past three years Illinois has been among the top five states in the number of thefts of catalytic converters, the emissions control device located in your car's exhaust system whose value is high because of its precious metals content. Warren County Sheriff Martin Edwards is aware of this uptick in crime, especially in rural areas.

Ransomware attacks on businesses -- like the ones that forced production shutdowns earlier this year at Colonial Pipeline and JBS Foods -- are very real threats to online security for individual consumers as well. Dorothy Ricketts, Vice President of Security Savings Bank, describes how malware can enter your individual or business computer system, and how you can prevent a future attack from takin...

Chief Casey Rexroat and Captain Craig Cozadd of the Monmouth Fire Department review warm weather situations that require extra precaution.

Monmouth Police Joe Switzer reviews street closures and public safety measures that will be enforced on Friday, August 6, during the Maple City Street Machines car show. Chief Switzer also discusses two recent staff promotions, as well as the importance of the dispatch center team.

Little Miss Kinleigh Fox, Junior Miss Mallie Rodeffer and Queen Kaylynn Hennefent describe what it's like to compete in a county pageant, the benefits of presenting before judges, and what it takes to be an effective public speaker.

Jail overcrowding continues to be a statewide challenge, especially in Warren County at a facility that can only house male detainees. State's Attorney Tom Siegel provides an update on Department of Corrections transfers and the delays that are adding to county jails' populations.

Lily Cundiff of Dame Fine Coffee in Monmouth discusses a weekend fundraiser where she and her colleagues will donate their tips to the Heller Center for Kids With Cancer in Peoria.

Event coordinator Will Best previews the day's activities, which include presentations on local wildlife, interactive demonstrations on how to make corn meal and corn husk dolls, as well as food from the museum gardens on Sunny Lane.