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Kewanee Mayor Gary Moore joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to talk about the November 12, 2024, Kewanee City Council meeting. Find the full agenda here. The council approved all the agenda items. Community Development Director Keith Edwards provided an update on the status of the cleanup of the mobile home parks in Kewanee. The company hired to cut the grass and weeds received a deposit to clean up debris and cut the grass and weeds. Keith Edwards said that the initial landscape work was not adequate and that they needed to remove debris and cut the grass and weeds better. Keith Edwards said he has made repeated calls to the M. Shapiro Group, who was hired to manage the properties. 

In this edition of the Boiler Shop, Seth Parlier and Russ Hughes talk about winter sports at Kewanee High School.

The Save-A-Lot Studio was joined this morning by Katie Laleman from the Henry County Farm Bureau!

RaeAnn Tucker joined Seth on Wake Up Tri-Counties to talk about food safety over the Thanksgiving Holiday. RaeAnn talks about the difference between food poisoning and flu bug. 

RaeAnn Tucker from the Henry and Stark County Health Departments joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to talk about tick safety as hunting season begins and Diabetes Awareness Month in November. In response to rising health concerns, First Choice Healthcare’s Kewanee Clinic is now welcoming walk-ins for prompt care services. Available Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM, the clinic is ready to assist individuals who are feeling under the weather. For added convenience, the Colona Clinic at 309-792-4011 and the Toulon Clinic at 309-852-3115 are also readily accepting calls to check for appointment availability. This initiative aims to provide immediate and accessible healthcare options to the community, ensuring timely medical attention when needed.

Wethersfield Third Grade students, Julia Burrows, Rachel Dana, and Rose Giesenhagen, joined Jennifer in the studio to bring the "Good News" about Veterans Day and the Veterans Day Service at Wethersfield High School on Monday, November 11th. 

The Salvation Army in Kewanee has scheduled its Christmas campaign, starting with a media kickoff on November 15th. Eddie Toliver joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to talk about the upcoming events for the Kewanee Salvation Army. Highlights include the Bear versus Packers event on November 16th and the Santa versus Grinch event on November 30th, from 12 to 3 PM. The campaign will feature a Christmas concert on December 15th at the First Congregational Church, with proceeds supporting local initiatives. Additionally, the Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs will participate on December 14th and December 21st, respectively. Angel Tree gift tags are up at Walmart in Kewanee, and pickups are set for December 19th and December 20th at the 360 Life Center.