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Kathryn and Margaret discuss their English Learners graduates, paraprofessional programs, professional development opportunities, RAES, child and family programs, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.

Coach Braun discusses the 26th win over Knox College during the Annual Turkey Bowl, previews the upcoming meeting with St. John's in the NCAA Playoffs, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.

Nathan recaps the latest in the Monmouth College Fighting Scots sports seasons, along with rankings, awards, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.

Jeremy recaps the Monmouth-Roseville Titans Football season, talks swimming finals, previews the winter seasons at the high school, and more on the Monmouth McDonald's Coach's Corner.

The Monmouth College Fighting Scots host the Knox College Prairie Fire in the Bronze Turkey Bowl.

The Monmouth-Roseville Titans battle the Richmond-Burton Rockets in a quarterfinal class 3A football match up.

University of Illinois Extension 4-H Youth Development Educator Shelby Carlson has been honored at both the state and national levels for her outstanding contributions to youth development programming.

Craig and Connor talk new firefighters, kitchen safety during the holiday season cooking time, use of space heaters, Christmas decoration safety, carbon monoxide detectors, winter travel safety, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.

Superintendent Day lists the West Central Board Members, the tentative tax levy, local sports successes, upcoming Christmas concerts and play, ongoing projects, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.