United Red Storm Softball Trying to Get Offense on Track
City of Monmouth Update with Mayor Rod Davies, City Administrator Lew Steinbrecher, and Communications Director Ken Helms
Part 1: Discussion on National Public Safety Telecommunication Week and siren meanings during severe weather locally Part 2: Monmouth Fire and Police Department monthly reports at the Monmouth City Council meeting, covering trainings and new hires Part 3: Discussion on approved bids for the demolition of two properties in Monmouth and the amended General Fund […]
Blue Ribbon Task Force Chairperson Jill Mann
Mann talks Child Abuse Prevention Month, upcoming Hands Around the Courthouse events in Monmouth and Galesburg, signs to be on the lookout for, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.
Two Hawkeyes Selected in 2024 WNBA Draft
The Indiana Fever selected Caitlin Clark with the number one pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft. The former Iowa guard set numerous records during her career with the Hawkeyes. In her senior season, Clark became the all-time NCAA Division One men’s and women’s scoring leader. She also achieved the most three-pointers in a single season […]
West Central Students Learn About Henderson County’s K9 Program
K9 Montana and Deputy Albin were able to speak with West Central CUSD 235 Enrichment Program. They also showed off Deputy Albin’s squad car and K9 Montana’s amazing skills. The K9 program was started back up by Sheriff Link approximately 2 years ago after not having a program for over 30 years. This program was […]
New Outdoor Educational Space Dedicated at Monmouth College’s Farm
For the past few years, local schoolchildren have been able to do various types of hands-on learning at the Monmouth College Educational Farm, located on the east side of town at 419 N. 12th St. But after factoring in the time it takes to get from their respective schools to the farm – typically, for […]
Pere Marquette Developers Sentenced To Prison
A pair of developers for the Pere Marquette Hotel in Peoria are going to prison. Gary Matthews was sentenced to three years and four months, and ordered to pay more than eight-million-dollars in restitution, while Monte Brannan received two-years and was ordered to pay nearly five-million-dollars in restitution. Both were found guilty of orchestrating a […]
WIU Ranked Second on Forbes Best Online Bachelor’s in Human Resource Management
Western Illinois University has been recognized by Forbes Advisor as one of the top online programs in Human Resource Management. Western is ranked two on the top 10 highest-ranked list for colleges and universities across the country. WIU was selected based on strict criteria from the National Center for Education Statistics and the U.S. Bureau […]
Entries Sought for Deputy Nick Weist Memorial Bags Tournament May 5 at Abingdon American Legion
Entries are now being sought for the first annual Deputy Nick Weist Memorial Bags Tournament being sponsored by Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Spoon River Valley Lodge 427 Foundation and A-Town Baggers starting at noon on Sunday, May 5 at the American Legion in the Knox County community of Abingdon, Illinois. “We encourage anyone who […]
Chargers Women’s Golf Win Region 4 Championship
4-15-2024Region 4 ChampionshipRound 2 of 2PrairieView – Par 72Byron Carl Sandburg College placed 1st with 729 points. Results Link NotesEllie Wasson: Shot 82 (low round of day by four strokes) to win individual championship by one shot with 176 total. Ava Hackman (T-4th) joined Wasson on All-Region 4 Team. Up next: Central District Championship, April […]