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On Tuesday, Katie Laleman from the Henry County Farm Bureau joined Wake Up Tri-Counties. Katie gave us an update about planting season and the slow progress this Spring planting thus far, by the numbers. Katie then talked about upcoming events and initiatives from the Henry County Farm Bureau including preparation and planning for the upcoming Henry County Fair. The Henry County Farm Bureau has a long standing and mutually beneficial relationship with the Henry County Fair and that will continue in 2024. And, of course, the Peddle Tractor Pull will be back for another year at the Henry County Fair with the support of the Henry County Farm Bureau. 

Wednesday was National School Nurses Day and one of our local Kewanee 3rd Graders joined Wake Up Tri-Counties on Wednesday to pay tribute to our heroic school nurses. 

On Saturday night at 7 PM, the Kewanee High School Band will perform at the Petersen Auditorium as part of a celebration of 100 years of the Kewanee High School Band. Founded in 1924, the Kewanee High School Band has persisted for a century of molding young performers into serious musicians. Just last year, the Kewanee Marching Band were state champions under the guidance of Alex Binek. In celebration of 100 years of the Kewanee High School Band, there will be surprises, special guests, returning legends, and of course, a remarkable group of current band members who themselves are a tribute to 100 years of band excellence. Alex Binek and the President of the Kewanee School District Foundation, Jeff Johnson, joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to invite everyone to celebrate 100 years of the Kewanee High School Band. Showtime is 7 PM and tickets are $5.00 each with proceeds going to purchase a new portable P.A system for the Kewanee High School Marching Band. 

Macomb Police Chief Jeff Hamer returns to the studio to chat about some safety initiatives that the Macomb PD will be focusing on this upcoming summer, including making sure drivers are wearing seatbelts and keeping an eye on distracted driving. 

Hamer also talks about the MPD's patrols visiting lemonade stands in the community this summer, "Cops With Freeze Pops", and the second annual National Night Out. 

To stay up to date on MPD events, visit their Facebook page. 

Today on Wake Up Tri-Counties OSF Healthcare announced plans to hold a Senior Health Fair in both Kewanee and in Princeton. The Senior Health Fair is being held in conjunction with the Henry County and Bureau County Senior Centers and will be held in June. The Senior Centers will play host to the Senior Health Fair which will feature various different vendors in a wide array of Senior Health and Wellness fields providing information on services available seniors in Bureau and Henry County. Services include everything from Mental Health Services, Diet and Exercise, Retirement Homes, Assisted Living Facilities and even life planning services. We spoke with Brenda Streit and Samantha Rux this morning on Wake Up Tri-Counties. 

Friend of the community and friend of WKEI radio, Brock Tumbleson, passed away over the weekend. Brock, a former Kewanee Citizen of the Year, has been a major part of the Kewanee community for most of his life. Whether it was working with Kiwanis or the Chamber of Commerce or his beloved Salvation Army, Brock was a consummate volunteer, dedicating endless hours, money, and effort to raising the profile of the Kewanee Salvation Army. The annual Salvation Army concert is a highlight of the holiday season and much of that is thanks to Brock's effort. This morning on WKEI, Brock's long time friend, Russ Hughes, joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to remember Brock Tumbleson.

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