Radio Monmouth

Your smartphone buzzes with an alert: Your budgeting app has spotted an unusual spending pattern and suggests transferring $50 from your savings account to your checking account. Later that day, a robo-advisor automatically rebalances your investment portfolio. Welcome to the age of artificial intelligence (AI) in personal finance, where technology is reshaping how we manage money.

Emily and Stephanie discuss the RAES program, a new collaborative space, networking, a full-service community grant, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.

The Monmouth-Roseville Titans host the Mercer County Golden Eagles in a TRAC West Division match up.

Bradley Zwilling from the Illinois Farm Business Farm Management Association discussed year-end preparations for 2026.

Paul Scheetz, Director of Climate Smart Agriculture Origination at ADM, discussed ADM's regenerative agriculture program, which operates in over 20 U.S. states and four Canadian provinces. The program focuses on eight crops and offers incentives for practices like cover crops and no-till farming.

Melissa discusses the student body at Knox College, the Prairie Promise, available academic programs, artificial intelligence use, mental health, and more on WRAM.

Superintendent Day discusses weather related school cancellations and e-learning days, previews the upcoming West Central Board of Education meeting, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.

Amy and AJ discuss the P3Tips app for reporting criminal activity anonymously in Warren County, which is in addition to calling the Crimestoppers phone number, locking up your belongings, homes, garages, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.

Aaron discusses the Random Acts of Kindness going on at Midwest Bank, the Angel Trees for local children, the upcoming Ag Seminar, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.

Superintendent Hawkins talks winter weather related cancellations, United's Truth and Taxation levy, principal reports, upcoming school safety presentations, school report cards, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.

Robin and Patrick discuss care costs and revenues, accessibility, preventative care, the workforce, insurance premiums, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.

Rick and Sean discuss the achievers upcoming Christmas Party celebration, the ongoing fundraising efforts, progress on the new Community Day Services facility, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.

Ann and Rebecca discuss the upcoming major renovations to take place at the Buchanan Center for the Arts, which will cause the BCA to be closed to the public beginning December 20th, but programming will still go on, plus recap the Security Savings Bank Photography Show, collaborations with the Warren County Public Library and Monmouth College on the WRAM Morning Show.

Superintendent Fletcher talks winter weather, use of e-learning days, the tax levy, recognizes the Monmouth-Roseville High School Seniors named Illinois State Scholars, the 2026-2027 academic calendar, school report cards, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.

Steve Kelly with One Earth Energy discusses Carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects, misconceptions, and SAF on the WRAM Ag Hour.

The United Red Storm host the Stark County Rebels for a Lincoln Trail Conference contest.

The Monmouth-Roseville Titans travel to Canton to take on the Little Giants in a non-conference match up.

Zach and Chris discuss joining the criminal defense team at Clark and Glasgow, cases, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.

Jared and Jim talk the one-year anniversary of Triple J Repairs, available services, pick-up and delivery options, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.

Nikki and Kevin discuss the long-term and short-term facilities with the Knox County Nursing Home, recent renovations, the staff, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.

The Monmouth-Roseville Titans travel to Knoxville High School for a non-conference game against the Blue Bullets.

Marin Skidmore, an assistant professor in the Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics at the University of Illinois, discusses the challenges farmers in Illinois and Wisconsin face when adopting conservation practices and explains how on-farm demonstrations can serve as powerful catalysts for wider adoption.

The Fighting Scots travel to Galesburg to play the Prairie Fire in a Midwest Conference match up.

The Fighting Scots travel to Galesburg to play the Prairie Fire in a Midwest Conference match up.

The Monmouth-Roseville Titans travel to Port Byron, Il to play the Riverdale Rams in a TRAC West Division match up.

As an investor, you will always need to deal with risk of some kind. How can you manage the risk that accompanies the volatility of the financial markets? The answer depends somewhat on where you are in life.

Ken provides a recap for 2025, new business growth in the Galesburg community, a 2026 outlook, the CEO program for local high school students, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.

Dorothy discusses ongoing scams and tips to keep your information safe during the holiday season, including online shopping, checks, gas pumps, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.

Allison, Deanna, and Becky preview the upcoming performances of The Beauty of Christmas with Choral Dynamics December 5th through the 7th on the WRAM Morning Show.

Casey and Ryan share details of the Children's Shopping Mall on Saturday, December 6th, Sunday morning services, and Christmas Eve services on the WRAM Morning Show.

Nancy and Hannah talk health insurance, the transition to GetCoveredIllinois.gov, available plans, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.

The Monmouth-Roseville Titans travel to Warsaw, Ill. to take on the West Hancock Titans in a non-conference match up.

Tom discusses Books for Christmas, the Bicentennial Celebration for Warren County, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.

Josh talk 'What is Illinois Gives,' endowment funds with the Galesburg Community Foundation, use of tax credits, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.

Tim previews the annual "Christmas at Monmouth" concert Saturday, Dec. 6 inside Dahl Chapel on the WRAM Morning Show.

University of Illinois Extension Family Life Educator Tessa Hobbs-Curley discusses tips for stress-free holiday gatherings as well as Extension programs such as Wits Fitness, Strong Couples program, and Mental Health First Aid.

Bill Leigh with the National Corn Growers Association discusses recent developments in corn farming, efforts for year-round E15 fuel, USMCA, and more.

Discussion on the Public Hearing for the Truth & Taxation Levy for the City of Monmouth, Discussion on the Building & Zoning and Woodard & Curran Reports, Discussion on the swearing-in of Paul Mangieri as a Captain with the Monmouth Fire Department and the joint contract with Animal Control with Warren County, Discussion and approval on the IEPA Lead Service Line Replacement Loan Ordinance and the approval of the Tax Levy Ordinance, Update on the Harlem Avenue project, and Discussion on goals in 2026 for the City of Monmouth.

Savannah previews the upcoming 31st Dickens on the Square in Downtown Macomb December 5th and 6th on the WRAM Morning Show.

Danielle Cox and Jennifer Smith discuss the upcoming Bicentennial Celebration on Saturday, December 13th, free and open to the public, at the Warren County History Museum to celebrate the 200th year of Warren County.

Thanks to market swings, evolving tax laws and new technology, it may be a good year to consider tax-loss harvesting – a strategy that can help reduce taxes and improve long-term returns.

The Monmouth College Fighting Scots travel Collegeville, Minnesota for a NCAA Division 3 second round playoff game.

Galesburg FFA Officers Logan, Cameron, and Francesca discuss fall events, National FFA Convention and upcoming fundraising events.

Andrea and Sydney preview the annual Christmas on the Square in Downtown Monmouth December 5th on the WRAM Morning Show.

Ann and Rebecca recap the Taste of the Arts Gala, upcoming participation in the community, the 12 Days of Christmas at the BCA Gift Shop, Susan Van Kirk's new book, the Security Savings Bank Amateur Photography Show, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.

Officer Huston talks holiday safety, locking up belongings, homes, garages, vehicles, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.

Eric Miller introduces Miller Ag Solutions and Parts and discusses his journey into farming and starting his business, highlighting the challenges in the current farm economy and his strategy to offer affordable parts to help control costs.

Ramona talks National Rural Health Day, challenges in healthcare, use of technology, same day appointments at the OSF Medical Group Rural Health Clinic, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.

Ron talks inventory, available services, classes, and more at the Sewing Center by Ron in Galesburg on the WRAM Morning Show.

Warren County Soil and Water Resource Conservationist Shawnee Sheehan discusses upcoming deadlines, programs and events on the WRAM Ag Hour.

State Climatologist Trent Ford gives a fall weather update and a look at some winter predictions.