Illinois State Rep. Daniel Swanson (R-Woodhull)
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Recent News About Illinois State Rep. Daniel Swanson (R-Woodhull)
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Scam prevention seminar scheduled tomorrow in Alpha
Tomorrow morning, a scam prevention seminar will be hosted in Alpha by Farmers State Bank of Western Illinois and the Illinois Attorney General’s office.
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State Fire Marshal opens applications for small equipment grants
The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal has announced that it is now accepting applications for small equipment grants. This initiative aims to assist fire departments across Illinois in acquiring essential firefighting and ambulance support equipment.
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Scam avoidance seminar scheduled in Alpha
WOODHULL – In response to the increasing number of scams targeting local residents, State Representative Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) is collaborating with Farmers State Bank of Western Illinois, local sheriffs, and the Illinois Attorney General’s office to host a seminar on scam avoidance.
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Rep Dan Swanson announces scam prevention seminar with state officials
Representative Dan Swanson has announced a scam prevention seminar in collaboration with Farmers State Bank of Western Illinois and the Illinois Attorney General’s office. The event will take place on Tuesday, August 20, at the Oxford American Legion in Alpha from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. "To raise awareness of these scams and how to avoid them," Swanson stated, "I will be joining with Farmers State Bank of Western Illinois and the office of the Illinois Attorney General to present a scam prevention seminar next month." The seminar aims to educate attendees on various financial...
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Scam prevention seminar scheduled for August 20 in Alpha
A scam prevention seminar will be held on Tuesday, August 20, in collaboration with Farmers State Bank of Western Illinois and the Illinois Attorney General’s office. The event aims to raise awareness about financial scams and provide strategies for avoiding them.
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Community events draw crowds across Galesburg district
Saturday was a busy day across the district, from Galesburg to Kewanee and Knoxville.
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Hemp research open house held at University of Illinois
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 helped restart hemp farming in Illinois in recent years, and also about his family’s participation in supplying hemp for the military to support the war effort during World War II.
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Researchers explore CornBox innovations in Illinois
Illinois researchers are using the CornBox to conduct experiments on corn's response to nitrogen fertilizer, connecting living plants with sensors and imaging.
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August is Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects the motor nerve cells in the spinal cord and impacts the muscles used for activities such as breathing, eating, crawling, and walking.
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USDA offers assistance to Illinois farmers affected by severe weather
Farmers impacted by severe weather in Illinois may be eligible to receive help from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Here’s what you should know.
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Scam prevention seminar scheduled for August
A scam prevention seminar is scheduled for August to address the increasing frequency of financial scams. Organized in collaboration with Farmers State Bank of Western Illinois and the office of the Illinois Attorney General, the event aims to raise awareness and educate attendees on how to avoid falling victim to these schemes.
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Illinois braces for extreme heat; residents urged to take precautions
We’re looking at some uncomfortable and potentially dangerous temperatures across Illinois over the next few days. Make sure you know how to protect yourself from heat-related illnesses: https://ready.illinois.gov/hazards/extremetempshot.html
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Scott's Law education bill signed; Rep Swanson hosts Boys & Girls Club farm visit
Scott’s Law education bill signed into law
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Busy weekend activities highlight events in Illinois' 71st District
There is a lot going on around the 71st District this time of year.
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Henry County Veterans Assistance Commission marks 30th anniversary
Tammy and I celebrated the Henry County Veterans Assistance Commission’s 30th Anniversary. Two living founders, Andy Koehler and Ted Canellos, both of Kewanee, were recognized. Unfortunately, Andy was unable to attend. Former staff members, drivers, and council members were recognized.
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Boys & Girls Clubs students gain hands-on farm experience
Last week, a group of students from Boys & Girls Clubs of the Mississippi Valley visited a local farm. The visit included educational activities about agriculture and farming practices.
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Farmers State Bank to host scam-prevention seminar with Illinois Attorney General's office
Friday morning, Shanie and I met with Kurt Robinson, Kim Goben, and Tory Garrett from Farmers State Bank of Western Illinois. We are teaming up to co-host a public event on “How to Avoid Being Scammed.”
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Mercer and Knox County Fairs draw crowds with successful events
It was a pleasant evening for the Mercer County Fair tractor pull and livestock auction over the weekend. Community members annually support the Mercer County Youth Livestock Auction, raising $72,000 this year, nearing an auction record. "I got to be a part of the fun as a ring man and I auctioned a couple beef," one participant noted. The youth work diligently with their animals daily to get them “show” ready, providing proper feed ratios to achieve optimal weight gain.
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Illinois forms Department of Early Childhood amid restructuring efforts
Legislation consolidating several state agencies and services into the new Department of Early Childhood has been signed into law. The department will take over existing programs currently managed by the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), Department of Human Services (DHS), and the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE). The transition is set to occur over the next two years.
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Illinois mandates influenza testing for dairy cattle at state fairs
To minimize the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1), the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) announced a new testing requirement for lactating dairy cattle being exhibited at county fairs, the Illinois State Fair, DuQuoin State Fair, and any other livestock exhibition held in Illinois. All lactating dairy cattle must have a negative Influenza A virus (IAV) test before arriving at a livestock exhibition in Illinois.