Yesterday we wrapped up our Farmland Assessment Seminar at Knox County Farm Bureau hosted by Knox and Mercer County Farm Bureau. We then traveled to Lavender Crest hosted by Henry…

We had a nice time visiting with the campers out at Lake Storey, for Heritage Days this weekend. Saturday evening, after a great rib-eye meal at the Warren County Fairgrounds…

There will be four meetings spread over two days. 1 p.m. Monday August 21 – Spoon River College Community Outreach Center, 2500 E. Jackson, Macomb 3 p.m. Monday August 21…

The Mercer County Farm Bureau is hosting an Anhydrous Ammonia Safety Day on August 19th at the Mercer County Fairgrounds. This will start at 9am under the pavilion closest to…

Inside: Military family benefits legislation signed into law A new law I sponsored in the House will help ensure that survivors of Illinois veterans receive the full benefits they deserve….

WOODHULL – State Representative Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) has announced that he will be joining forces with our local Farm Bureau offices to host a series of Farmland Assessment Seminars throughout…

August is Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Month. I presented and passed House Resolution 159 to bring awareness to SMA. Thank you to Tom Meredith and Tyler Gumm for hosting The…

This weekend started off with a beautiful night to enjoy the Macomb Municipal Band entertaining a great crowd at Macomb City Hall. I also helped my friend Dwight White cook…

On this day back in 2004 popcorn was declared Illinois’ official state snack food. Take a moment this weekend to enjoy some of this delicious Illinois-produced snack.

A new law sponsored by State Representative Dan Swanson will help ensure that survivors of Illinois veterans receive the full benefits they deserve. The Governor this week signed House Bill…