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Largest-Ever Carl Sandburg College Career Expo April 3
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Monmouth College Launches ‘Light This Candle’ Campaign to Increase Endowment by at Least $75 Million
Warren County April 2nd Consolidated Election
United School District Adds ‘Pilot Program’ Policy
Annual Carl Sandburg College Student Art Show March 25-May 6
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Henderson County public survey
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Stronghurst Lions’ Soup Day
LOCAL NEWS
Largest-Ever Carl Sandburg College Career Expo April 3
More than 80 businesses and organizations will be on hand to meet with job seekers at the largest-ever Carl Sandburg College Career Expo from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. April 3 in John M. Lewis Gymnasium on Sandburg’s Main Campus in Galesburg, 2400 Tom L. Wilson Blvd. The 28th...
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City Council Meeting Summary 03.18.2019
Next City Council Meeting – April 1st , 201 9 at 6:00 PM Official Minutes available at www.cityofmonmouth.com 1– Presentations Or Citizen Inquiries Central Intermediate’s 6th Grade class has been working on a Playspace program in conjunction with Monmouth College....
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Monmouth College Launches ‘Light This Candle’ Campaign to Increase Endowment by at Least $75 Million
Monmouth College has launched a campaign to significantly bolster the national liberal arts college's endowment. "Light This Candle: The Campaign for Monmouth College" aims to raise a minimum of $75 million by Dec. 31, 2022. More than 60 percent of the goal - about...
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LOCAL SPORTS
Local High School and Jr. High Sports Report for March 20th, 2019
Baseball The Monmouth-Roseville Titan baseball team got their season off to a rousing start last night in their season and home opener against Peoria Central. Staff ace Nick Corman threw his first career no-hitter, going the distance in a 13-0 Monmouth-Roseville win...
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Caleb Hoepfner’s Double in 8th Lifts CSC Chargers BB Past Spoon River
The Carl Sandburg College baseball team staged a late rally, scoring three two-out runs in the eighth inning, as it defeated Spoon River 4-2 on Tuesday afternoon in the Chargers’ home opener at the Hungate Baseball/Softball Complex. Trailing 2-1 in the bottom of the...
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The WMOI/WRAM Athletes of the Week for week ending March 17th, 2019
Here's the WMOI/WRAM Athletes of the Week for the week ending March 17th, 2019: The Monmouth-Roseville Titan Athlete of the Week is senior girls track and field athlete, Maggie Huston. Maggie qualified for the Illinois Prep Top Times Meet at the Shirk Center on the...
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South Dakota renewable energy bill signed
Governor Kristi Noem signed a bill Tuesday that the governor’s office says streamlines the permit procedures for solar and wind energy facilities. The bill calls for permit determination for such facilities to be made by the Public Utilities Commission within nine...
read moreChina ag buys could triple
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue says China could as much as triple purchases of U.S. agriculture products as part of a trade deal between the two countries. The secretary told Bloomberg that compared to China’s 2017 buying, a trade resolution could lead to a...
read moreSoybean seed quality concerns for 2019
Asgrow/DEKALB Agronomist Dave Colbert says low quality soybeans are an industry-wide concern this growing season. “Really every manufacturer out there is having some challenges on soybean seed quality,” he says. “It really came from frogeye leaf spot, purple seed...
read moreControversial power line clears regulatory hurdle
The Missouri Public Service Commission has approved the controversial Grain Belt Express transmission line that would cross the northern part of the state. The $2.3 billion high-voltage power line that would deliver wind energy to eastern states awaits approval in...
read moreMinnesota farmer hopeful fieldwork can start soon
A Minnesota farmer is hopeful fieldwork in his area will be underway a month from now. Brian Thalmann grows corn and soybeans west of the Twin Cities. “After seeing the melting the last few days, I think that is achievable in our part of the state. The further west...
read moreOhio Farm Bureau members discuss priorities in D.C.
Ohio Farm Bureau President Frank Burkett says the organization’s 73rd annual trip to D.C. highlighted the importance of meeting with lawmakers. “It represents the grassroots of our organization and the grassroots is the strength of our organization,” he says. “As we...
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Drive Sober and Buckle-up for a Safe St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
The Galesburg Police Department announced it will conduct special patrols for St. Patrick’s Day, March 14 through March 18, to arrest impaired drivers and encourage use of seat belts. “We’re urging you to plan ahead for St. Patrick’s Day festivities,” said Captain...
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Warren County April 2, 2019 Consolidated Election Ballot
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Galesburg Board of Elections – 2019 Consolidated Election
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New Restaurant Coming to Galesburg
Lenny’s Grill and Subs will be coming to Galesburg later this year. The new restaurant will be located in a former Burger King building on Henderson and Fremont. Ken Springer, President of the Knox County Area Partnership for Economic Development, has more: “Lenny’s...
read moreHere's the WMOI/WRAM Athletes of the Week for the week ending March 17th, 2019:
The Monmouth-Roseville Titan Athlete of the Week is senior girls track and field athlete, Maggie Huston. Maggie qualified for the Illinois Prep Top Times Meet at the Shirk Center on the campus of Illinois Wesleyan University. She placed 2nd in the 60 meter hurdles at the Titan Invitational and then finished 5th in the same event at the highly competetive Silver Streak Last Chance Meet.
The United Red Storm Athlete of the Week is senior baseball player, Adam Johnson. Adam helped his team to a 13-9 win in its first outing against Fenton. He went 3-for-4 with two doubles and a triple. He also scored a run and knocked in an amazing six more runs. Adam is looking to put up big numbers in his final high school season.
The West Central Heat Athlete of the Week is sophomore girls track and field athlete, Sadie Lenz. With a great performance in the final indoor meet of the season at the Silver Streak Last Chance Meet, Sadie qualified herself for the Illinois Prep Top Times Meet in the triple jump event. Her leap of 33' 9.5" was good enough for 3rd place in a stacked field of 2A and 3A jumpers.
The A-Town Tornado Athlete of the Week is freshman baseball player, Leighton Damewood. Leighton had a great start to his varsity baseball career in a season opening win over Midland. He went 3-for-4 with a double and five rbis. He backed that up with a 2-for-3 game in a loss to Winnebago.
The Galesburg Silver Streak Athlete of the Week is senior softball player, Rylee Neal. Rylee's 2-out, bases-loaded double scored three important runs as the Streaks held on to beat Orion 8-4 in their season-opener at Galesburg High School. Rylee's energy and senior leadership that she brings to the diamond is going to be important for the Streaks to make a postseason run in 2019.
Congrats to all of these student-athletes!! Thanks to our AOTW sponsors, MC Sport and More, McDonough Telephone Cooperative (mdtc), Tompkins State Bank and Galesburg Toyota!!
Here's the WMOI/WRAM Athletes of the Week for the week ending March 10th, 2019:
The Monmouth-Roseville Titan Athlete of the Week is senior boys track and field athlete, Akira Lindsey. Akira threw the shot 42' 8" in his first meet of the season at the Jacksonville Invitational on the campus of Illinois College. That was good enough for 10th ouf of 50 throwers from schools ranging from Class 2A to Class 3A. Akira recently signed to continue his football career at Northwest Missouri State.
The United Red Storm Athlete of the Week is junior boys track and field athlete, Cade Whitsitt. Cade got his track season off to a great start in the Lincoln Trail Conference Indoor meet on the campus of Knox College. His time of 2:18.05 was tops among a field of 15 runners. That time was nearly 3 seconds faster than the runnerup.
The West Central Heat Athlete of the Week is senior boys track and field athlete, Luke Ditsworth. What a great performance Luke had at the season-opening Lincoln Trail Conference Indoor Meet at Knox College. He won the long jump event with a leap of 20' 7.5". Luke also took 2nd place in both the 55 and 200 meter dashes.
The A-Town Tornado Athlete of the Week is sophomore girls basketball player, Emily Wilson. Emily finished her 2nd year of varsity basketball with a spot on the Prairieland All-Conference 1st team. She led the Tornadoes in both scoring and rebounding for the season.
The Galesburg Silver Streak Athlete of the Week is senior girls track and field athlete, Daija Range. Daija has big plans on getting to the outdoor state finals in the shot put event for the 3rd straight year. She has gotten her indoor season started by placing in the top-3 at each meet she's thrown in, including a first place at the Sterling 1st Chance Indoor Meet. Her toss of 41' 3" was a personal best.
Congrats to all of these student-athletes!! Thanks to our AOTW sponsors, MC Sport and More, McDonough Telephone Cooperative (mdtc), Tompkins State Bank and Galesburg Toyota!!
Here's the WMOI/WRAM Athletes of the Week for the week ending March 3rd, 2019:
The Monmouth-Roseville Titan Athlete of the Week is sophomore girls track and field athlete, Ryley Huston. Ryley got her season off to a fantastic start with a great peformance at an indoor meet at Illinois College. Her throw of 34' 1" placed her 4th out of 42 throwers in the shot put event in a field that included many athletes from Class 3A schools.
The United Red Storm Athlete of the Week is junior girls basketball player, Jerzi Johnson. Jerzi's hustle on the court all season long earned her a spot on the Lincoln Trail All-Conference Honorable Mention list. Her work in the classroom also landed her on the Lincoln Trail Conference All-Academic team as well.
The West Central Heat Athlete of the Week is sophmore girls basketball player, Mady Reed. Mady's all-around talent on the basketball court all season long earned the respect of opposing coaches and got her placed on the Lincoln Trail All-Conference 1st team. She also worked just as hard in the classroom and her GPA earned her a spot on the LTC All-Academic team as well.
The A-Town Tornado Athlete of the Week is sophomore boys basketball player, Kaden Jones. Kaden's proficiency to hit shots from behind the 3-point arc gave his team a nice compliment to the talented inside game for the Tornadoes. His 39, 3-pointers was good enough for the 2nd highest total on the team.
The Galesburg Silver Streak Athlete of the Week is senior boys track and field athlete, Deante Pulley. Deante got his indoor track season off to a great start with a pair of top-five finishes at the highly competetive Charger Invitation in Champaign. His leap of 20' 5.5" in the long jump got him a 3rd place. Deante then jumped 42' 5.5" in the triple jump to claim 4th in that event.
Congrats to all of these student-athletes!! Thanks to our AOTW sponsors, MC Sport and More, McDonough Telephone Cooperative (mdtc), Tompkins State Bank and Galesburg Toyota!!
Here's the WMOI/WRAM Athletes of the Week for the week ending March 17th, 2019:
The Monmouth-Roseville Titan Athlete of the Week is senior girls track and field athlete, Maggie Huston. Maggie qualified for the Illinois Prep Top Times Meet at the Shirk Center on the campus of Illinois Wesleyan University. She placed 2nd in the 60 meter hurdles at the Titan Invitational and then finished 5th in the same event at the highly competetive Silver Streak Last Chance Meet.
The United Red Storm Athlete of the Week is senior baseball player, Adam Johnson. Adam helped his team to a 13-9 win in its first outing against Fenton. He went 3-for-4 with two doubles and a triple. He also scored a run and knocked in an amazing six more runs. Adam is looking to put up big numbers in his final high school season.
The West Central Heat Athlete of the Week is sophomore girls track and field athlete, Sadie Lenz. With a great performance in the final indoor meet of the season at the Silver Streak Last Chance Meet, Sadie qualified herself for the Illinois Prep Top Times Meet in the triple jump event. Her leap of 33' 9.5" was good enough for 3rd place in a stacked field of 2A and 3A jumpers.
The A-Town Tornado Athlete of the Week is freshman baseball player, Leighton Damewood. Leighton had a great start to his varsity baseball career in a season opening win over Midland. He went 3-for-4 with a double and five rbis. He backed that up with a 2-for-3 game in a loss to Winnebago.
The Galesburg Silver Streak Athlete of the Week is senior softball player, Rylee Neal. Rylee's 2-out, bases-loaded double scored three important runs as the Streaks held on to beat Orion 8-4 in their season-opener at Galesburg High School. Rylee's energy and senior leadership that she brings to the diamond is going to be important for the Streaks to make a postseason run in 2019.
Congrats to all of these student-athletes!! Thanks to our AOTW sponsors, MC Sport and More, McDonough Telephone Cooperative (mdtc), Tompkins State Bank and Galesburg Toyota!!
Here's the WMOI/WRAM Athletes of the Week for the week ending March 10th, 2019:
The Monmouth-Roseville Titan Athlete of the Week is senior boys track and field athlete, Akira Lindsey. Akira threw the shot 42' 8" in his first meet of the season at the Jacksonville Invitational on the campus of Illinois College. That was good enough for 10th ouf of 50 throwers from schools ranging from Class 2A to Class 3A. Akira recently signed to continue his football career at Northwest Missouri State.
The United Red Storm Athlete of the Week is junior boys track and field athlete, Cade Whitsitt. Cade got his track season off to a great start in the Lincoln Trail Conference Indoor meet on the campus of Knox College. His time of 2:18.05 was tops among a field of 15 runners. That time was nearly 3 seconds faster than the runnerup.
The West Central Heat Athlete of the Week is senior boys track and field athlete, Luke Ditsworth. What a great performance Luke had at the season-opening Lincoln Trail Conference Indoor Meet at Knox College. He won the long jump event with a leap of 20' 7.5". Luke also took 2nd place in both the 55 and 200 meter dashes.
The A-Town Tornado Athlete of the Week is sophomore girls basketball player, Emily Wilson. Emily finished her 2nd year of varsity basketball with a spot on the Prairieland All-Conference 1st team. She led the Tornadoes in both scoring and rebounding for the season.
The Galesburg Silver Streak Athlete of the Week is senior girls track and field athlete, Daija Range. Daija has big plans on getting to the outdoor state finals in the shot put event for the 3rd straight year. She has gotten her indoor season started by placing in the top-3 at each meet she's thrown in, including a first place at the Sterling 1st Chance Indoor Meet. Her toss of 41' 3" was a personal best.
Congrats to all of these student-athletes!! Thanks to our AOTW sponsors, MC Sport and More, McDonough Telephone Cooperative (mdtc), Tompkins State Bank and Galesburg Toyota!!
Here's the WMOI/WRAM Athletes of the Week for the week ending March 3rd, 2019:
The Monmouth-Roseville Titan Athlete of the Week is sophomore girls track and field athlete, Ryley Huston. Ryley got her season off to a fantastic start with a great peformance at an indoor meet at Illinois College. Her throw of 34' 1" placed her 4th out of 42 throwers in the shot put event in a field that included many athletes from Class 3A schools.
The United Red Storm Athlete of the Week is junior girls basketball player, Jerzi Johnson. Jerzi's hustle on the court all season long earned her a spot on the Lincoln Trail All-Conference Honorable Mention list. Her work in the classroom also landed her on the Lincoln Trail Conference All-Academic team as well.
The West Central Heat Athlete of the Week is sophmore girls basketball player, Mady Reed. Mady's all-around talent on the basketball court all season long earned the respect of opposing coaches and got her placed on the Lincoln Trail All-Conference 1st team. She also worked just as hard in the classroom and her GPA earned her a spot on the LTC All-Academic team as well.
The A-Town Tornado Athlete of the Week is sophomore boys basketball player, Kaden Jones. Kaden's proficiency to hit shots from behind the 3-point arc gave his team a nice compliment to the talented inside game for the Tornadoes. His 39, 3-pointers was good enough for the 2nd highest total on the team.
The Galesburg Silver Streak Athlete of the Week is senior boys track and field athlete, Deante Pulley. Deante got his indoor track season off to a great start with a pair of top-five finishes at the highly competetive Charger Invitation in Champaign. His leap of 20' 5.5" in the long jump got him a 3rd place. Deante then jumped 42' 5.5" in the triple jump to claim 4th in that event.
Congrats to all of these student-athletes!! Thanks to our AOTW sponsors, MC Sport and More, McDonough Telephone Cooperative (mdtc), Tompkins State Bank and Galesburg Toyota!!
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