Rock Island Today

Illinois State Representative Daniel Swanson (R-Woodhull) participated in several community events across the 71st District over the weekend.

Swanson began his Saturday at the Lions pancake breakfast held at Stearman’s hangar at the Galesburg airport, which drew a large crowd and featured various Stearman aircraft. Later that day, he recognized Jeff Kirwan for his years of service as IAA Director for District 3. "Jeff did a great job representing his district members serving in his Director capacity," Swanson said.

In the evening, Swanson attended the 2nd Battalion, 123rd Field Artillery Regimental Ball. He noted his past role as commander of this battalion and commended its members. "A great organization of dedicated men and women serving Illinois and our nation," Swanson said. Nita and Rick Cross received the Molly Pitcher award for their years of service; Nita is SFC Wherly’s mother, who was killed in Iraq in 2005 while serving with 2/123FA. Swanson expressed appreciation to LTC England, Command Sergeants Major Kwak, and unit members for their service.

Sunday included attendance at the 33rd anniversary farmers recognition breakfast supported by local organizations such as Monmouth American Legion, G&M Distributors, Inc., M & E Catering, FS, Warren-Henderson Farm Bureau, and WRAM AM 1330.

Following this event, Swanson took part in the 2025 FS AG Roundtable with farm and business leaders. He stated: "I always enjoy the opportunity to participate and I learn from the experts. Thank you to everyone who had a role in putting the events together."

Swanson also congratulated Norwood Presbyterian Church on its 170th anniversary celebration. He described it as "a wonderful service of beautiful music and historical stories" noting that it is "a Congregation proud of their heritage!"

Swanson has represented Illinois' 71st House District since being elected in 2023 as a Republican, succeeding Donald L. Moffitt (https://ballotpedia.org/Daniel_Swanson).