Monmouth College Professor Says U.S. is Closely Watching the Increase of Coups in Africa
If a government falls in Africa, does it make a sound in the United States? The answer, said Monmouth College professor of political science Michael Nelson, is a definitive, “Yes.” Prior to joining Monmouth’s faculty in 2017, Nelson served as chair of the African Studies Department at Wesleyan University in Connecticut. He was asked to […]
Investigation of Deceased Male Led to Search Warrant and Arrests at Little Swan Lake
On 9/13/2023 the Warren County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a deceased individual lying outside a residence at Little Swan Lake. The decedent was identified as Donald Friday, 27, with a last known address of Bushnell. An investigation showed Friday died at another location in Little Swan Lake. A search warrant was then executed at […]
Carl Sandburg College Men’s and Women’s Golf Teams Snag 2nd Place Finishes
Carl Sandburg College Men’s Golf9-14-2023Charger ClassicLake Bracken – Par 71Galesburg Carl Sandburg College placed 2nd with 316 points. Charger Classic.xlsx (sharepoint.com) Carl Sandburg College Women’s Golf9-14-2023vs. Augustana JVBunker Links – Par 71Galesburg Carl Sandburg College placed 2nd with 342 points. SPIKEMARK ***Courtesy of Carl Sandburg College***
IPPA Shares Increased Volatility In The 2023 Hog Market Heading Closer to Prop 12
Between high input costs and legislation hurdles, 2023 has not been the best year for pig farmers. Illinois Pork Producers Association District 1 Director Jill Brokaw gives a look into the 2023 hog market. “It’s been a volatile year. While we have made some gains here as of late, it has not really compensated for […]
2nd Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival Expected to Draw Thousands to Downtown Monmouth
This Saturday, September 16th, the United Way of Greater Warren County is hosting their second annual Hispanic Heritage Festival in the Northeast quadrant of the square in Downtown Monmouth. Executive Director Jeannie Weber shares the event has expanded from the previous year: “This year we are going to have 20 vendors. We also have the […]
M-R Board Approves Europe 2025 Trip; Mateo Murphy Receives Honorable Mention in Gwendolyn Brooks Youth Poetry Awards
At the recent Monmouth-Roseville Board of Education meeting, the summer trip to Europe in 2025 was approved, which is now open to families outside of the school to attend, shares Superintendent Ed Fletcher: “The board approved a field trip to Europe in the summer of 2025. The high school went on one this past summer. […]
Opportunities to Serve the Community Available at Jamieson Community Center
Congregate meal sites served by Jamieson Community Center allow local senior citizens to come together and share a nutritious meal. While sites in Aledo, Stronghurst, and Oquawka have reopened, Executive Director Nancy Mowen informs individuals are in need to reopen sites in Monmouth, Alexis, and Roseville: “We have two openings. We would really like to […]
Warren County Health Department Administrator Jenna Link Explains Changes in Insurance with COVID Vaccines
The FDA has recently approved a new updated COVID booster shot, which will be a monovalent booster targeting the strain of COVID circulating right now, much like the seasonal flu shots. As the emergency declaration for COVID ended in May, this updated booster will now be privatized and will need to be purchased, explains Warren […]
Monmouth’s Knights of Columbus Annual Tootsie Roll Drive This Weekend
Today and tomorrow, September 15 and 16, the Knights of Columbus Council 1496 in Monmouth will hold their annual Tootsie Roll Drive, collecting at local businesses around town for the intellectually handicap, benefiting Special Olympics and the Warren Achievement Center.
PCSN Football Broadcast Schedule for Sept. 15th & 16th
Here’s what happening on the Prairie Communications Sports Network this weekend: Friday, Sept. 15th- On AM 1330/FM 94.1 WRAM it’s the (2-1) United Red Storm traveling to Annawan for an important LincolnLand Conference match up against (2-1) Annawan/Wethersfield. The WRAM pregame show will start at 6:40, with kickoff set for 7:00. On Sunny 97.7 WMOI […]