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Monday, July 31, 2023
It’s National Ice Cream Month

Did you know the average American eats roughly 20 pounds of ice cream each year? That’s about 4 gallons! Remember to support your local ice cream shops while you enjoy…


Friday, July 28, 2023
Rep. Swanson’s July 28 Capitol News Update

Inside: Supreme Court upholds end of cash bail Corn growers warn about proposed federal EPA rule Legislation helps human trafficking victims More news Supreme Court upholds SAFE-T Act’s elimination of…


Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Sign the petition to protect family farms

Make your voice heard! Family farms are the backbone of Illinois agriculture. Add your name to protect our heritage and the livelihoods of our farmers by protecting our family farms!…


Monday, July 24, 2023
Having a great time at the Rock Island and Warren County fairs!

Friday evening was an evening spent at the Rock Island County Fair. The 4-H livestock auction started at 6pm. Dan bought the Grand Champion Market Ewe. Pictured with Dan is…


Thursday, July 20, 2023
The Most Stolen Vehicles in Illinois

A report by the National Insurance Crime Bureau puts Illinois at the top of a dubious list. Illinois had the largest increase in vehicle thefts in any state in 2022,…


Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Fun at the Mercer County Fair

Over the weekend, we visited the Mercer County Fair. We went to the Youth Livestock Auction, and watched the tractor pull! Dan is pictured above with the goat he purchased…


Monday, July 17, 2023
Around the district

On Saturday morning, we went to Blackhawk ABATE chapter’s membership drive at Grease Monkey’s in Colona. After that we went to Woodhull Fun Fest and then the AlWood 1961 class…


Friday, July 14, 2023
Rep. Swanson’s July 14 Capitol News Update

Inside: Swanson legislation signed into law Agricultural disaster declared in our area Storm cleanup continues County fair season in full swing Thank you for subscribing to my e-mail newsletter. You…


Thursday, July 13, 2023
Neighborhood pharmacy receiving nationwide recognition

The phone may ring more times than there are people in the town, but Alwood Pharmacy is leaving a nationwide mark in the pharmacy industry.  The neighborhood pharmacy has been…


Monday, July 10, 2023
At the Sherrard Fire Department fish fry

Thank you to the Sherrard Fire Department for another successful fish fry. The food was excellent!