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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…


Monday, August 5, 2024
Busy Saturday around the district

Saturday was a busy day…Galesburg, to Kewanee, to Knoxville. It started out cooking hotdogs and hamburgers at the NAACP Galesburg backpacks in the park event at Kiwanis Park. The event…


Sunday, August 4, 2024
Enjoy Illinois’ Favorite Snack!

On this day in 2004, popcorn was named the official state snack food of Illinois. Celebrate by popping up and enjoying a batch! ?


Friday, August 2, 2024
Friday Focus on Hemp at U. of I. Hemp Research Open House

Rep. Swanson attended and addressed the 2024 Hemp Research Open House at the University of Illinois College of Agriculture, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences. Rep. Swanson spoke about legislation that has…


Friday, August 2, 2024
Researchers Play with CornBox Innovations

Illinois researchers are using the CornBox to do experiments on response to nitrogen fertilizer in corn and connecting the living plants with sensors and imaging. https://agupdate.com/illinoisfarmertoday/news/crop/illinois-researchers-play-with-innovations-in-the-cornbox/article_16876eec-5075-11ef-9718-67d5aa36850a.html