Radio Monmouth

New locations for Summer Meals program have been added in Stronghurst and Oquawka; STARS program for back-to-school supplies; senior nutrition program going strong.

Cast members and their coaches are thrilled to be back on stage and performing an Elvis Presley-themed take on Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night," when a small Midwestern town is turned upside down by the arrival of a leather-clad, motorcycle-riding roustabout.

BCA Executive Director Kristyne Gilbert highlights the Center's Artist Residency (Rebecca Quick and Kendall Thompson), its Featured Artist (Cherry Simmons), an upcoming performance of "Love Letters," the upcoming "Art from the Heartland" exhibit, as well as the "Moonstruck" Movie Night on July 30.

Sen. Tracy discusses why it is important for the Illinois Legislature to use complete Census data -- rather than a source such as the American Community Survey -- when determining new boundaries for statewide legislative districts.

Monmouth College Fighting Scots cross country coach Jon Welty talked about completing his most recent Ironman Triathlon with Prairie Communications Sports Director Shawn Temple on the AM 1330 WRAM Morning Show.

Mayor Rod Davies, City Administrator Lew Steinbrecher and Communications Director Ken Helms review the Monmouth City Council meeting of Monday, July 19, 2021.

Queen Rachel Williams, Junior Miss Lucy Parkins and Little Miss Aeryn Haun share their thoughts about being crowned winners at the 2021 Warren County Agricultural Fair Pageant at Eldridge Park in Roseville.

The Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce will partner with the Warren County Health Department to provide space for free COVID-19 vaccinations at the July 23 Farmers Market on the Public Square in downtown Monmouth.

OSF Holy Family President Lisa DeKezel provides an overview of the 10,000-square-foot workflow project, which will relocate and update the emergency department and several adjoining units at the medical center.

Gibson Woods Golf Course will be the site for the fourth annual "Banking on a Cure" fundraiser to support cancer treatment and research. Stacey Dutton, Senior Development Manager with the American Cancer Society, and Jennifer Rice, Community National Bank Vice President, discuss the August 13 event and how its fundraising benefits cancer patients and their families.

The Stoneware Museum of Monmouth and the Warren County History Museum will co-host a special weekend event, September 10-11, called "The Great Pottery Showoff: Celebrating Western Stoneware History." 

Superintendent Jeff Whitsitt said plans are in place for the full return of United Red Storm students to their respective classrooms on August 18.

Warren County Health Department Administrator Jenna Link is encouraged by reports that roughly 80 to 100 county residents are being vaccinated weekly against the COVID-19 virus.

Will face coverings be required in classrooms when school resumes in August? Monmouth-Roseville Superintendent Ed Fletcher reviews state Department of Public Health recommendations for K-12 school districts, in addition to guidelines for remote learning.

The Regional Office of Education's Jessica Donaldson, Director of Behavioral Health, and Alysia Poulos, Behavioral Health Family Support Specialist, review upcoming Knox County events including Family Wellness Week (July 26-30) and the Mobile Museum of Tolerance (July 19-21).

Warren County Public Defender Justin Bougher is acutely aware of a community need for mental health awareness and treatment for individuals facing charges who, in many cases, are repeat offenders. Bougher believes the establishment of a mental health court in Warren County would be a major step toward reducing police intervention and easing the burden on county jails.

Monmouth showed a 41 percent increase in retail sales in Quarter 1 while Galesburg's overall sales numbers were up 31 percent. The average retail sales increase statewide was 25 percent, as compared to the same period in 2020 -- just prior to the onset of the pandemic. Ken Springer, President of the Knox County Area Partnership, reviews the sales gains and highlights the areas of retail strength f...

Tina Canada, Diabetes Education Coordinator at OSF Holy Family Medical Center in Monmouth, emphasizes the importance of managing your diet and staying physically active.

State Representative Dan Swanson stops by the WRAM studio and gives legislative updates on many subjects including Illinois maps redistricting, Illinois budget...revenue vs. expenditures, Cares Act money distribution to municipalities, IDES scams, IDOT text message scams, FOID card applications and renewal backlog, curriculum changes to K-12 public schools, police reform bill and deletion of cash...

Warren County farmer Andy Huston analyzes the progress of local soybean and corn crops, in addition to providing an update on American Hemp Research's work on an organic fertilizer he hopes will be approved by the USDA.

Galesburg's executive director thrilled by large turnout of community business leaders and sponsor support at downtown event on July 1. 

Stay 10 feet away or more from any power line that is damaged or downed in a storm.  Contact 911 to secure the location and remember, power lines are extremely deadly and conduits to other lines such as your cable or phone line.  

Police Chief Joe Switzer reminds residents about extra patrol and being safe this Independence Day Weekend. Chief Switzer also comments on the bird scooters and potential risks with distracted driving and scooter users wearing ear buds.

WHFB Manager Gina Long presents Warren County farmer, Lynn Shimmin with the 2021 Ag Service Award.  Born and raised in Roseville, Lynn is the son of Cecil and Evelyn Shimmin. Lynn received his bachelor’s degree in Ag Science from the University of Illinois and later a master’s degree in Nutrition. Lynn has been farming with his family since 1975. Lynn and his wife Peggy are the parents of dau...

Krista Swanson presents Farm Doc Daily Articles regarding prices and cots of commodities in the 2021 growing season for Farmers in the Midwest.  She also reports on the American Family's Plan (Federal Proposed Legislation) and how if it passes, it will create a new tax for farm estates.  The legislation may impact basis evaluation including property transferred  at fair market value...