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Radio MonmouthMay 10, 2024
2024-25 United FFA Officer Team
Meet the 2024-25 United FFA officer team including Hannah Thompson, president; Meredith Yung, vice president, Leighton Trego, secretary; Nevaeh Bickerton, reporter; Aiden Martin, treasurer; Parker Scott, sentinel; Rose Leary, historian; and Jack Allgeyer, plot chair.
FarmDoc Daily's Carl Zulauf Discusses Average Age of Farmers
Retired Ohio State University Professor and Farm Doc Daily Contributor Carl Zulauf discusses his work looking into the average age of United States Farmers.
Henderson County Sheriff Matt Link, Detective Jacob Marlow, and TRIAD Officer Gary Lucas
Sheriff Link, Detective Marlow, and Officer Lucas discuss a new app based program to provide tips to the department, burglaries, boat safety, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.
Monmouth Fire Chief Casey Rexroat and Chaplain Brad Bone
Chief Rexroat and Chaplain Bone discuss nationwide and local services offered to the department and their families, plus talk hydrant flushing, Memorial Day Weekend, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.
Bridgeway's Vice President of Behavioral Health Services Stacy Brown
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Brown discusses self care, seeking services, offering support to others, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.
Advanced Rehab & Sports Medicine Clinic Manager Doug Price
Price talks common injuries and surgeries of the shoulder, as well as posture, muscles, scheduling therapy appointments, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.
City of Monmouth Update with City Administrator Lew Steinbrecher and Communications Director Ken Helms
Discussion on the potential weather risk and reminder of when storm sirens are activated locally, Discussion on reports presented by Monmouth Police Chief Joe Switzer and Fire Chief Casey Rexroat, An update on the bid for the parking lot off 1st Street and the progress on the bid for the Downtown Monmouth Streetscape, Discussion on the approval of an Engineering Agreement for a Water Treatment Plant, Update on the 6th Street reconstruction, as well as the Harlem Avenue project, and Discussion on ordinance reading for the vacation of alleyways, calls of service within the City of Monmouth, and the ongoing lead service line project.
4-H Check-In: Alexia Kane & Brooklyn Miller
Alexia Kane & Brooklyn Miller share how they are preparing their 4-H projects for the county fair.
Dr. Ally Braet with Kehoe Eye Care
Dr. Braet talks allergy season, UV protection for the eyes, scheduling school exams for the kids, wearing safety glasses when working outdoors, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.
Conservation Check-In: Shawnee Sheehan, Warren County SWCD
Shawnee Sheehan, Warren County SWCD shares upcoming events and deadlines.
Galesburg and Knoxville Farmers Market Organizer: Kathy Walker
Farmers market season is here! Kathy Walker, organizer of the Galesburg Farmers Market shares some of the highlights of this year's market as well as introduces the new market coming to Knoxville.
Local Edward Jones Financial Advisor Ryan Painter: 'How is Your Retirement Income Taxed?'
Once you’re retired, you will likely need to draw on several types of income for your living expenses. You’ll need to know where these funds are coming from and how much you can count on, but you should also be aware of how this money is taxed — because this knowledge can help you plan and budget for your retirement years.
Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce Director Andrea Monroe & Member of the Maple City Area Partnership Leadership Team Chris Gavin
Monroe and Gavin discuss the upcoming golf outing, goals of the Maple City Area Partnership, including housing, jobs, and available resources, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.
Monmouth-Roseville Titans vs. Rockridge Rockets Baseball Regional Championship on 5-18-24
The Monmouth-Roseville Titans take on Rockridge in a class 2A regional championship at Princeton High School.
United Red Storm vs. Illini Bluffs Tigers Baseball Regional Championship on 5-18-24
The United Red Storm take on Illini Bluffs for a class 1A regional championship at United High School.
West Central Heat Softball Claim 1A Regional and Third Straight Sectional Appearance
The West Central Heat defeat the Fulton Steamers 10-0 in six innings to win 3rd straight regional and send themselves to the Williamsfield sectional tournament.
Denny Brown Previews the 32 Annual Aledo Rhubarb Festival
The 32 annual Rhubarb Festival returns to Aledo June 7th and 8th. Denny Brown shares what visitors can expect with this year's festival.
Trevor Davies with McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory
Davies was named Citizen of the Year through the Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce, plus talks business at McGuire and Davies Funeral Home, and his position with the Illinois Funeral Directors Association on the WRAM Morning Show.
Chuck Steck and Charlie Steck with Revolution Bowl in Roseville
Chuck and Charlie talk the transformation of the former Roseville Lanes and Diner to Revolution Bowl, offered lunch and dinner specials, open and league bowling, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.
Major Gifts Officer for the Foundation at OSF HealthCare Tyler Sherwood
Sherwood shares his role with OSF HealthCare, the current focus of obtaining gifts, including Bushels of Hope and working to equip local children with the strong Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math skills on the WRAM Morning Show.
Warren County Board Chairman Mike Pearson and Buildings & Grounds Committee Chair Sean Cavanaugh
Pearson and Cavanaugh provide an update on the progress of the masonry project at the Warren County Courthouse, discuss the purchase of body cameras for the police force, delay of taxes, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.
4-H Check-In: Danica Lambert
Danica Lambert shares how she is preparing her 4-H project for the county fair.
Extension Specialist Dr. Teresa Steckler on Asian Longhorned Ticks
Extension Specialist Dr. Teresa Steckler discusses the detection of Asian longhorned ticks in Illinois and the impact the pests have on livestock.
Dame Fine Coffee Owner Dillan Vancil
Vancil talks expansions, available products, and more with Dame Fine Coffee on the WRAM Morning Show.
Monmouth-Roseville Superintendent Ed Fletcher
Superintendent Fletcher discusses the FFA summer leadership trip, students receiving Seal of Biliteracy Accommodations, student recognition for the Illinois Principal's Association breakfast, Excellence in Education awards, graduation, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.
Jamieson Community Center Executive Director Nancy Mowen
Director Mowen shares the success of the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, previews the Annual Halfway to Freezing for Food, items in the greatest need, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.
Monmouth-Roseville Titan Girls Soccer Claim Program's First Regional Title!!
The Monmouth-Roseville Titans defeat Beardstown 1-0 to win program's first regional title. Daniella Carmona's penalty kick with 11 minutes left is the game's only goal.
American Carbon Alliance CEO Tom Buis
Tom Buis, CEO of the American Carbon Alliance discusses the benefits of carbon capture projects on commodity prices and discusses the newly launched SAF Coalition.
Carl Sandburg College Kang Hee Hong
Carl Sandburg College Director of Workforce Development and Community Education Kang Hee Hong details youth summer camps and SkillsUSA Illinois State Champions.
Warren County Public Library Youth Services Librarian Mindy Newberry
Newberry discusses the Summer Reading Program at the Warren County Public Library and more on the WRAM Morning Show.
Founder of Solvera Health Phil Caplis and Chief Operating Officer Robin Henry
Caplis and Henry discuss available services, savings on prescription medications, physicians, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.
United Superintendent Jeff Whitsitt
Superintendent Whitsitt discusses the ROE #33 Excellence in Education awards, health insurance renewals, graduation, the reorganization being put in place next school year, and more on the WRAM morning Show.
Monmouth-Roseville Titans Walk-Off Mercer County in IHSA Baseball Regional Quarterfinal
Ayden Holcomb's bases loaded, one-out single in the bottom of the 7th sends the Monmouth-Roseville Titans to the regional semifinals in Princeton. Holcomb's single scores pinch-runner Elijah Noel from 3rd to give the Titans a 6-5 win.
Edward Jones Presents Financial Focus with Financial Advisor Ryan Painter: 'Should Estate Plans Be Equal or Fair?'
When you’re creating your estate plan, your biggest priority may be taking care of your family — your spouse, grown children, grandchildren, and other loved ones. And as you think of where you want your assets to go, you also may be thinking about how to be fair — but is that the same as treating everyone equally?
Knox County Area Partnership President Ken Springer
Springer discusses new businesses opening in the Galesburg community, the upcoming annual meeting in June, the SkillsUSA competition, local participation, and awards, positive news in workforce data locally, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.
Monmouth-Roseville Titan Girls Soccer Defeats Canton in Regional Semifinal
The Monmouth-Roseville Titans host the Canton Little Giants for a class 1A regional semifinal at Pattee Fields in Monmouth.
4-H Check-In: Maci Brooks & McKay Grohmann
Maci Brooks & McKay Grohmann share county fair preparations.
Mark Hoge; Western Illinois University Livestock Judging Coach
Western Illinois University Judging Coach Mark Hoge joined the WRAM Noon Ag Hour to discuss the transition from 4-H and FFA judging teams to the collegiate level and livestock merchandizing.
Big River Resources President and CEO David Zimmerman
Big River Resources President and CEO David Zimmerman joined the WRAM Morning show to discuss the Clean Fuels Standard, ethanol and summer E15, and more.
West Central Superintendent Stacey Day
Superintendent Day talks graduation, a public hearing at the next Board of Education meeting, along with school improvement plans, new hires, those involved in the IESA State Track Meet, bass fishing, softball, the end of the school year, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.
Monmouth College President Dr. Clarence Wyatt
Dr. Wyatt discusses the formation of a partnership with OSF HealthCare on the establishment of the Monmouth College-OSF 3+1 nursing program, graduation, FAFSA, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.
Assistant Director of Early Childhood Jennifer Sharp & Director of ROE Services Kathryn Jennings with the Regional Office of Education #33
Sharp and Jennings preview the upcoming Open House on May 14th of the ROE #33 location in Galesburg, offered services, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.
Warren Achievement Center Marketing Coordinator Sean Cavanaugh & Incoming Adult Day Program Administrator Carrie Novak
Cavanaugh and Novak discuss progress at the new location of the Community Day Services Facility, grant season, the retirement of Sue Blackman, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.
Galesburg Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Pam Gaither
Gaither discusses the upcoming local elected officials' luncheon, the Illinois Chamber of Commerce Association Leadership Summit, ribbon cuttings, new businesses, board members, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.
Buchanan Center for the Arts Executive Director Kristyne Gilbert
Gilbert discusses Old Friends Talk Art, opening gallery reception for Kent Broadbent "Energy" and Alivia Palicki "Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse," their ongoing campaign, classes, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.
Monmouth-Roseville Titans vs. West Central Heat Baseball on 5-7-24
The Monmouth-Roseville Titans host the West Central Heat for their Senior Day festivities at Sunny Lane Field.
City of Monmouth Update with Mayor Rod Davies, City Administrator Lew Steinbrecher, and Communications Director Ken Helms
Discussion on requests presented to City Council, including a BCA Cemetery Walk, the Lipanda Foundation, ICS Street Closure, and the Prime Beef Festival 5K, Discussion on reports given by Director Clark on construction in the City of Monmouth and Director Jackson's Woodard and Curran report, Update on the Downtown Revitalization Project and the future timeline, Update on the well and water treatment plant project, Approved TIF Fund reimbursements for projects in the City of Monmouth and how businesses are able to apply, and Discussion on a three-year contract with the firefighter's union and the lead service line project in the City of Monmouth.
Conservation Check-In: Shawnee Sheehan, Warren County SWCD
Resource Conservationist Shawnee Sheehan with the Warren County Soil and Water Conservation District gives details on the Spring Soil Health Field Day, district sales and cover cropping.
Crop Update with West Central FS Crop Specialist Brendan Marshall
West Central FS Crop Specialist Brendan Marshall gives a crop update for Warren County, talks about possible pests, and shares safety message to area farmers.
May 11th Will Mark 32nd Annual Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
Local United States Postal Service Letter Carrier Amanda Schneider and Jamieson Community Center Executive Director Nancy Mowen discuss the largest food drive in the United States taking place Saturday, May 11th and how you can be a part of it on the WRAM Morning Show.