Radio Monmouth

Farm Progress Show Manager Matt Jungmann joined WRAM's Kailey Foster to discuss the upcoming Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Illinois, August 28-28.

Bill Leigh from the Illinois Corn Marketing Board and the National Corn Growers Board, Corn Congress, discusses the Corn Congress July trip to Washington, DC.

Doug talks common sports injuries, ways to prevent and treat them during the season, direct access for patients, concussion testing, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.

Update on the Downtown Monmouth construction ahead of the Warren County Prime Beef Festival, Announcement of Life-Saving Awards presented to members of the Monmouth Fire Department, plus the monthly July reports for both the Fire Department and the Monmouth Police Department, Discussion of surplus property named by the Public Works Department, Discussion on implementing a municipal grocery retailers' occupation tax and municipal grocery service occupation tax in response to the state's decision to suspend its' one percent grocery tax, Discussion on the approval of granting a setback variance at 407 North 10th Street, Update on the response and success since the launch of SeeClickFix, and Discussion on electrical rates and the use of aggregation groups in the City of Monmouth.

You may have heard of the “4% rule” when it comes to retirement. The idea is simple: After you retire, you withdraw 4% of your investment portfolio each year. In theory, this helps ensure your savings last for your lifetime. While this rule can be a helpful starting point, it's not a one-size-fits-all — and it's definitely not a substitute for a plan tailored to your specific needs, wants and wishes.

Jared and Jim discuss the available mechanical service repairs through Triple J Repairs, which is located outside Monmouth, plus share a field update ahead of the harvest season on the WRAM Morning Show.

Sandburg Vice President of Advancement Eric Johnson joins WRAM's Kailey Foster to discuss the new Ag Tech Incubator coming to downtown Galesburg in 2026.

Jodi and Amy discuss a grant Head Start received, enrollment, early childhood programs, classrooms across the Regional Office of Education service territory, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.

Miss Eva Ceja, Junior Miss Sophia Sebben, Little Miss Charley Chandler, and Mini Miss,Talia DeReu joined WRAM's Kailey Foster to discuss the Miss World Festival Queen Pageants and the upcoming Kewanee Hog Days.

Jeannie Weber shares details into the merger of United Way of Greater Warren County and Knox County. The merged organization will be United Way of West Central Illinois. Weber also highlights the upcoming Hispanic Heritage Festival taking place on the Monmouth Square September 20th.