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Eagle View Community Health System Community Health Worker Sabrina Wilson & Behavioral Health Counselor Amanda Bolte
Wilson and Bolte discuss an upcoming Summer Med School camp at Recharge Teen Center, the golf tournament in June, bringing awareness to alcohol awareness month during April, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.
Warren-Henderson Farm Bureau Manager Ashlyn Quinn and President Jake Armstrong
Quinn and Armstrong discuss the release of the first planting intensions report, getting in the fields this spring, Young Leaders kickoff event, scholarship interviews, wrap up the Women In Ag Conference, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.
2024 FS Spring Ag Roundtable Day 2 (Part 2)
The second round of the 2024 FS Spring Ag Roundtables kicked off Wednesday morning with ag leaders across the state of Illinois. Listen to remarks from Krista Swanson, Evan Hultine, Grant Strom, Ken Quinn, Ken McMillan, Wendell Shauman, Ashlyn Quinn, Duane Bonifer, Brenden Marshall, Dan Bowman, Thad Tharp, and WRAM’s Vanessa Wetterling.
Topics of discussion will include Crop Marketing, Propositions Affecting Pig Farmers, Carbon Capture, Global Exports, Food Labeling, and Next Generation Farms.
2024 FS Spring Ag Roundtable Day 2 (Part 1)
The second round of the 2024 FS Spring Ag Roundtables kicked off Wednesday morning with ag leaders across the state of Illinois. Listen to remarks from Krista Swanson, Evan Hultine, Grant Strom, Ken Quinn, Ken McMillan, Wendell Shauman, Ashlyn Quinn, Duane Bonifer, Brenden Marshall, Dan Bowman, Thad Tharp, and WRAM’s Vanessa Wetterling.
Topics of discussion will include Crop Marketing, Propositions Affecting Pig Farmers, Carbon Capture, Global Exports, Food Labeling, and Next Generation Farms.
Illinois' 17th Congressional District Congressman Eric Sorensen
Congressman Sorensen on the WRAM Morning Show.
Retired Monmouth College Business Professor Ken McMillan
McMillan discusses the optimism of the 2024 economy, including the stock market, inflation, COVID dollars, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.
Community National Bank President Alex Hardin
Hardin discusses interest rates, using Apple and Google pay, lines of credit, financial education, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.
Mike Downey, Co-Owner Next Generation Ag Advocates
Mike Downey, Co-Owner Next Generation Ag Advocates joins the WRAM Morning show to discuss farm succession planning.
2024 FS Spring Ag Roundtable Day 1 (Pt 2)
The first round of the 2024 FS Spring Ag Roundtables kicked off Tuesday morning with ag leaders across the state of Illinois. Listen to remarks from Mike Adams, Chris Gavin, Ron Moore, Rob Elliott, David Zimmerman, Jake Armstrong, Representative Dan Swanson, Senator Mike Halpin, Senator Neil Anderson, Holly Spangler, Rich DeSchepper, and WRAM’s Vanessa Wetterling. Part two: Topics of discussion include the upcoming planting season, immigration, the Farm Bill, land prices, and more.
2024 FS Spring Ag Roundtable Day 1 (Pt 1)
The first round of the 2024 FS Spring Ag Roundtables kicked off Tuesday morning with ag leaders across the state of Illinois. Listen to remarks from Mike Adams, Chris Gavin, Ron Moore, Rob Elliott, David Zimmerman, Jake Armstrong, Ashlyn Quinn, Representative Dan Swanson, Senator Mike Halpin, Senator Neil Anderson, Holly Spangler, Rich DeSchepper, and WRAM’s Vanessa Wetterling. Part one: Topics of discussion include Sustainable Aviation Fuel, Carbon Markets, and Legislation Impacting Farmers.
Monmouth Police Department Chief Joe Switzer
Chief Switzer discusses the ongoing Downtown Square construction, calls of service during the month of February, golf cart stickers, their vehicle fleet, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.
Monmouth Police Department Investigator Josh Kramer
Investigator Kramer discusses ongoing scams impacting the local community to be on the lookout for, including malware and email scams, IRS and tax scams, door to door and home improvement scams, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.
Livestock Risk Protection with Michael Moore
Country Financial's Michael Moore and spoke at the Tri-County Cattlemen's Forum about risk management for livestock.
McDonough District Hospital Vice President of Business Strategy Pat Osterman and Interim CEO Bill Murdock
Osterman and Murdock discuss the process of securing a CEO for the hospital, secession planning, free testing kits, their retail pharmacy, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.
People's Do It Center's Steve Koss
Baby chick season is here at People's Do It Center! Store manager Steve Koss highlights chick season and spring time deals on the WRAM Ag Hour.
Local Edward Jones Financial Advisor Ryan Painter
Painter discusses inflation, interest rates, expectations in the financial world, real estate fads, stocks and bonds, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.
U of I's Gerald Mashange Discusses Farm Interest Rates
Gerald Mashange from the University of Illinois Department of Agriculture and Consumer Economics discusses his work looking into interest rates in agriculture.
OSF Holy Family Medical Center Family Medicine/OBGYN Dr. Amro Elsharoud
Dr. Elsharoud discusses family medicine, obstetrics, and gynecology services at OSF Holy Family Medical Center, talks growing up in Egypt, when to schedule an appointment with your doctor, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.
Warren County YMCA Healthy Living Director Staci Bass and Membership & Youth Development Director Emily Brooks
Bass and Brooks talk Summer Day Camp, the switch to paying memberships online, spring fitness classes, a Yoga Happy Hour for members, the Warren County YMCA Bench Press Club, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.
American Cancer Society Senior Development Manager Stacey Dutton
Dutton highlights upcoming events with the Warren-Henderson Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society, including a trivia night, Banking on a Cure, summer cookouts, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.
Carl Sandburg College Dean of Enrollment Management Lisa Hanson
Hanson discusses Fall Semester class registration at Carl Sandburg, which opens April 1st, plus talks FAFSA, scholarship opportunities, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.
Monmouth-Roseville Titans vs. Abingdon-Avon Tornadoes Baseball on 3-20-24
The Monmouth-Roseville Titans host the A-Town Tornadoes for a non-conference match up at Sunny Lane Field in Monmouth.
City of Monmouth Update with Mayor Rod Davies, City Administrator Lew Steinbrecher, and Communications Director Ken Helms
Discussion on the Monmouth Police and Fire Departments on their monthly reports to City Council, Requests presented to City Council on relocation and street closures for the Greater Warren County United Way Heritage Festival in August and TIF incentives for repairs at Alfano's, Discussion on three engineering agreements within the city limits of Monmouth, including a terminal at the airport and mandates with the Illinois EPA, and Discussion on the 2024-2025 City of Monmouth budget, as well as an in-depth explanation of capital improvements throughout the city and the timeline of ongoing and upcoming water main and road reconstruction projects.
Ford of Galesburg General Sales Manager Chad Warren
Warren discusses free oil change opportunities for senior citizens, discounts for first responders and teachers, the Ford of Galesburg's mobile service, vehicles, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.
United FFA Officers Hannah Lair and Meredith Yung
United FFA President Hannah Lair and Secretary Meredith Yung give an FFA week recap and chapter update on the WRAM Ag Hour.
Illinois 17th Congressional District Candidate Scott Crowl
Crowl on the WRAM Morning Show
Edward Jones Presents Financial Focus with Ryan Painter: 'Time for Financial Spring Cleaning?'
Spring is almost here, which means it’s time for some spring cleaning. This year, in addition to tidying your home and surroundings, you might want to consider sprucing up your financial environment, as well. Here are some suggestions for doing just that.
Pranav Kothari, Chair of the Illinois Board of Higher Education
Kothari discusses some of the biggest issues facing higher education in Illinois, some of the Board’s most exciting initiatives, and also what brought the Board to Monmouth College.
County Line Diner Owner Doug Smith
Smith talks business, daily specials at the County Line Diner in Smithshire, catering, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.
Ag in the Classroom Update with Anna Sharp
Local Ag in The Classroom coordinator Anna Sharp shares February, March, and April lesson plans for students across Warren and Henderson County.
West Central Superintendent Stacey Day
Superintendent Day discusses the upcoming play with the high school performing arts department, the Board's discussion on solar energy, the last day of school, a teacher fair, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.
United Superintendent Jeff Whitsitt
Superintendent Whitsitt discusses the hiring of Tom Hawkins as the new Superintendent for the United School District, upcoming projects, a public comment session on junior high sports, reorganizations of grade levels in the buildings, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.
Cassie and Tyler Schleich; Schleich Cattle Services
Cassie and Tyler Schleich of Schleich Cattle Services discuss their custom breeding business as well as upcoming events with the Tri-County Cattlemen.
Dame Fine Coffee CEO Dillan Vancil
Vancil provides an update on the Monmouth location and the anticipated opening, talks freeze dried candy, available drink options, his team, pre-ordering on the app, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.
University of Illinois Professor Matt Wheeler on Insulin Producing Cows
Matt Wheeler, professor of Animal Science at the University of Illinois shares his recent study, creating the first insulin- producing cow.
Warren County Waterbugs Swim Coach Ashlynn Quinn
Quinn discusses the Illinois YMCA State Championship swimming for the Warren County Waterbugs on the WRAM Morning Show.
Jamieson Community Center Executive Director Nancy Mowen
Director Mowen previews the upcoming Night at the Races fundraiser, the reopening of congregate meal sites, February visits to the pantry, an update on the Learning Center, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.
Monmouth-Roseville Superintendent Ed Fletcher
Superintendent Fletcher shares three student award winners for the Buchanan Center for the Arts Town and Country Art Show, discusses student involvement in a blood drive, solo and ensemble, the polar plunge, as well as upcoming projects, the last day of school, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.
Warren County Clerk & Recorder Randi Reynolds
Reynolds reviews the Primary Election in Illinois on Tuesday, March 19th and the need for election judges.
Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Andrea Monroe
Monroe previews the 15th annual Home Show at the Monmouth American Legion in partnership with People's Do It Center.
Barb Clark and Stan Jenks with the Maple Leaf Community Concert Series
Clark and Jenks discuss the 2nd half of the Maple Leaf Community Concert Series, previewing the upcoming concert on March 19th, featuring Rockland Road at Dahl Chapel.
Monmouth-Roseville High School Performing Arts Dept. Preview the Spring Musical
Cast members of the M-R High School Performing Arts Department preview the spring Musical 'Once Upon a Mattress' on Friday March 15 through Sunday March 17.
Warren County Agricultural Fair Board President Jon Strickler
Warren County Agricultural Fair Board President Jon Strickler joins the WRAM Ag Hour to discuss the 2024 fair.
Knox County Area Partnership President Ken Springer
Springer shares retail numbers for Monmouth and Galesburg for Quarter 3 in 2023, discusses the CEO High School Entrepreneur program, previews an upcoming SkillsUSA event, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.
Board Member of the Monmouth Community Fund Trevor Davies
Davies shares other members on the Board, their first grant cycle in 2023, the deadline for the second round of grants, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.
Director of Grants & Programs Jillian Isaacson and Director of Development Sarah Grant with the Galesburg Community Foundation
Isaacson and Grant discuss the Community Fund Grant Cycle that is open through March 22nd, job opportunities, permanent endowments, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.
Beacon of Hope Hospice Chief Operating Officer & Local Entrepreneur Kandy Mecum
Mecum discusses local services offered through Beacon of Hope Hospice, plus a boutique she has opened for children 'All Things Little,' located above The Salon Company on the WRAM Morning Show.
Warren Achievement Center Marketing Coordinator Sean Cavanaugh
Cavanaugh discusses future plans of the former VFW building in Monmouth as it transforms into the new Community Day Services building, plus previews upcoming events for the achievers on the WRAM Morning Show.
Warren County Health Department Administrator Jenna Link
Link discusses new adopted guidelines by the CDC, the Fit and Strong mobility program available locally for seniors, upcoming discounted labs in April, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.
Warren County History Museum Director Dr. Eugene Watkins
Dr. Watkins discusses the Warren County History Museum's new exhibits as they are open with spring hours of Tuesdays through Saturdays, plus previews the upcoming Great Nicola Magic Fest in September on the WRAM Morning Show.