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Thursday, November 16, 2023
Honoring rural health care workers

Our rural areas and small towns depend on local health care workers to keep us healthy and to care for us in emergencies. Today we mark National Rural Health Day…


Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Today is World Diabetes Day

1 in 10 adults have diabetes and close to half are not diagnosed. World Diabetes Day is a good reminder to adopt and maintain healthy habits. Knowing your risk and…


Saturday, November 11, 2023
Happy Veterans Day

Thank you to our Veterans for their service and their sacrifice!


Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Watch live coverage of the fall session

We will be back in Springfield for the fall session beginning at noon on Tuesday. If you would like to watch the action live, you can do so at this…


Monday, November 6, 2023
Around the District

We started out in Colona for the Colona Fire District pancake breakfast, then off to Orion for their Fire Department Pancake breakfast! Next, we went and celebrated North Henderson Fire…


Wednesday, November 1, 2023
November is Military Family Month

National Military Family Month is a time for us to honor the sacrifices made by all military families who support those serving in our Armed Forces. Thank you to military…


Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Happy Halloween!

Wishing all a safe and happy Halloween today! Here are some steps you can take to keep your trick-or-treaters safe out there tonight.


Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Red Ribbon Week is October 23-31

Red Ribbon Week highlights the importance of living a drug-free life. During Red Ribbon Week, youth and adults around the nation pledge to increase their knowledge by learning more about…


Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Thank you Chambers of Commerce!

Thank you to all our local Chambers of Commerce on this Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day for your work lifting up our business communities and growing our local…


Monday, October 16, 2023
This is National School Bus Safety Week

Nearly every day, millions of children across the United States line up to ride the bus to school. The school bus is one of the safest modes of transportation, but…