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Tuesday, August 27, 2024
How to stay safe in extreme heat

Very high temperatures are expected to continue across Illinois today. Here are a few tips to keep in mind to stay safe in extreme heat:  Stay out of the sun….


Monday, August 26, 2024
Swanson marks 100 years of family history at the Capitol

State Representative Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) recently displayed a photo book belonging to his grandfather, who was a page in the Illinois State Senate over 100 years ago. Swanson’s grandfather spent…


Friday, August 23, 2024
Representative Dan Swanson’s August 23 Capitol News Update

Inside: Learning about scam prevention Thank you to Farmers State Bank of Western Illinois, the Illinois Attorney General’s office and our local sheriffs for joining together to make local residents…


Wednesday, August 21, 2024
National Senior Citizens Day

Today and every day, we celebrate the wisdom and experience of our seniors. Happy National Senior Citizens Day!


Monday, August 19, 2024
Reminder: Scam prevention seminar tomorrow in Alpha

Tomorrow morning I am teaming up with Farmers State Bank of Western Illinois and the Illinois Attorney General’s office to host a scam prevention seminar. We have all heard the…


Wednesday, August 14, 2024
State Fire Marshal accepting small equipment grant applications

This is a great opportunity for a grant to purchase small firefighting and ambulance support equipment. Grants of up to $26,000 are available for Illinois fire departments. The deadline to…


Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Congratulations to Super Readers!

It was a great afternoon congratulating the Swanson Super Readers for their summer reading! We had ice cream with many toppings and a Magician that was amazing!


Monday, August 12, 2024
Scam avoidance seminar coming up in Alpha

WOODHULL – Every day it seems a new scam seeking to separate local residents from their money comes to light. That’s why State Representative Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) is joining with…


Friday, August 9, 2024
Representative Dan Swanson’s August 9 Capitol News Update

Inside: Scam prevention seminar coming up I am teaming up with Farmers State Bank of Western Illinois and the Illinois Attorney General’s office to host a scam prevention seminar on…


Thursday, August 8, 2024
Scam prevention seminar coming up

I am teaming up with Farmers State Bank of Western Illinois and the Illinois Attorney General’s office to host a scam prevention seminar on Tuesday August 20. We have all…