WRMJ RADIO

Dry Weather Pattern This Week

July 19, 2021 Ty Taylor

Drier conditions in the forecast this week for the WRMJ listening area. David Cousins is a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities. He spoke with WRMJ Monday morning.

Mercer County Youth Livestock Auction Grosses $53,934

July 19, 2021 Ty Taylor

Another big success for the Mercer County Youth Livestock Auction. $53,934 was grossed at the Friday night event. Evan Wynne showed the grand champion market swine, which brought $7 a pound. The grand champion steer [FULL STORY]

Governor: Mask Policies Up To Local Schools

July 18, 2021 Ty Taylor

When it comes to mask requirements in the classroom, Governor J.B. Pritzker says it’s important for individual school districts to set their own policies. The state is following CDC guidelines, recommending that students and staff [FULL STORY]

Mayor Looking Forward To Residential Development Moving Forward In Aledo

July 18, 2021 Ty Taylor

Aledo Mayor Chris Hagloch still hoping progress can be made on a new residential development this fall. The project is known as the Sponsler Manor, Third Addition on the northeast part of town. The city [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Author Writes Book Detailing Life Of Mercer County Civil War Soldier

July 16, 2021 Ty Taylor

Author Steve Grasz of Nebraska visited the Mercer County Fair on Friday. He was set up in the Mercer County Historical Society booth displaying his book “Once A Solder, Twice A Pioneer.“ The book details [FULL STORY]

Saturday Night Demo Derby Tradition Continues At Mercer County Fair

July 16, 2021 Ty Taylor

It’s been a big week for the Viola Boyz Demo Promoters. A huge draw Wednesday night for the Night of Destruction Trailer Races and now gearing up for Saturday night’s Demo Derby at the Mercer [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Audio: A Normal IHSA Summer; Programs Working Out For Next Season

July 16, 2021 Ty Taylor

Summer workouts continue for local high school sports programs. Coaches can utilize up to 20 contact days this summer compared to the normal 25, but it’s much better than last summer says Mercer County High [FULL STORY]

Youth Livestock Auction Friday At 6 P.M.

July 16, 2021 Ty Taylor

It was a virtual event last year, but back to live in-person bidding for the 2021 Mercer County Youth Livestock Auction. Mike Peterson helps organize the event. The auction is set for 6 p.m. Friday [FULL STORY]

Local Farm Bureaus Hosting Agriculture Conservation Education Event At Lake George

July 15, 2021 Ty Taylor

Families and individuals in the Quad Cities and surrounding areas are invited to participate in a new, one-day event that will combine agriculture education and outdoor leisure activities. Henry and Rock Island County Farm Bureaus [FULL STORY]

Swanson Hosting Veterans’ & Seniors’ Resources Fair In Aledo On Aug. 3

July 15, 2021 Ty Taylor

Local State Representative Dan Swanson hosting Veterans’ & Seniors’ Resources Fairs in early August to help connect area residents with state, county, and local government agencies that may be of assistance to them. The Veterans’ [FULL STORY]