With access to these incredible resources, Monmouth is a small town with a BIG reach.
Monmouth's Communication Studies department received the Rex Mix Award, the NCA's top undergrad program award for small liberal arts colleges.
The Foundation Reaches Goal To Benefit Community, Teachers, and Organizations, preserving community support for Knox and Warren Counties.
The 10,000 sq. ft. newly designed ER of OSF Healthcare’s ER combines innovation and state-of-the-art concepts to enhance the patient experience.
Walter and Rose Sampson established this generous grant in collaboration with many local charities and foundations for area college-bound students.
Walter and Rose Sampson established this generous grant in collaboration with many local charities and foundations for area college-bound students.
Communication Studies Dept. given NCA's top undergrad program award for small liberal arts colleges.
Nationally Recognized for the Rex Mix Award
Programs Focusing On Civic Issues
Speech Assistants & Inclusive Student Activities
Monmouth College’s communication studies department received the prestigious Rex Mix Award from the National Communication Association, recognizing it as the top small liberal arts college undergraduate program in the United States. The award honors excellence in small communication programs, focusing on curriculum, program quality, course design, and special programs. Monmouth’s communication studies department offers two majors and three minors and was commended for its outreach in the general education program and fostering a safe and inclusive environment for diverse students. The department’s innovative approach includes teaching public speaking through deliberation of civic issues, emphasizing civil dialogue, and providing speech assistants to help students with speech anxiety.
$70,000 Reached
Now $153,000
Seven Community Grants.
The Monmouth Community Fund achieved its $70,000 fundraising goal, matched to reach $153,000 through partnerships. At a gathering, they announced seven community grants and six teacher mini grants, marking the fund’s inaugural contributions to the Monmouth community. Recipients include organizations like the Buchanan Center for the Arts, CASA, and the Warren County Historical Society.
The fund, guided by a local steering committee, aims to secure and distribute local wealth for long-term community support in Knox and Warren Counties. It’s one of five Community Funds administered by the Galesburg Community Foundation, serving unique local needs.
Expanded to Over 10,000 Sq. Feet
Community Support from Dedicated Donors
High-Quality Health Care
OSF HealthCare Holy Family Medical Center in Monmouth, Illinois, celebrated the dedication of its expanded emergency department (ED) on April 7. The ED, previously 2,000 square feet with four patient rooms, now spans over 10,000 square feet with 10 patient rooms, a triage area, behavioral health room, decontamination space, and a new ambulance bay.
The dedication event acknowledged the vital support of the local community and the contributions of dedicated donors like Linda Murray, inspired by her mother’s legacy as an ED nurse. Michelle Reyburn, whose family experienced exceptional care at OSF Holy Family, emphasized the new ED’s positive impact on the community.
The project embodies OSF HealthCare’s commitment to serving rural communities, reflecting their mission of providing compassionate care in the spirit of Christ and Francis of Assisi. It showcases the strength of rural communities uniting to ensure outstanding healthcare services.
16 Credits Per Semester
Maximum of 64 credits
Last-dollar Grant Program
The Walter and Rose Sampson Promise is built on the belief that education is the key to achieving dreams and changing lives. It was established by a generous gift from Walter and Rose Sampson in collaboration with the Pattee Foundation, Twomey Foundation, United School District Foundation, Monmouth-Roseville Foundation, and many others.
Walter and Rose Sampson Promise will pay up to 16 credits of tuition per semester, up to a maximum of 64 credits for post-secondary education toward a degree or certificate from Carl Sandburg College. It is a last-dollar grant, which means that the student must apply for federal and state financial aid as well as other scholarships. The Walter and Rose Sampson Promise will provide the remainder of tuition after other financial aid, according to an arranged percentage based on the number of years of qualifying attendance.
Monmouth is served by two school districts; Monmouth-Roseville CUSD #238 and United CUSD #304. Together these two districts cover 542 square miles of Warren County and serve 2,447 preschool through twelfth-grade students.
Nationally Ranked Liberal Arts College
Monmouth is also home to Monmouth College, a four-year liberal arts college. The Fighting Scots students enjoy a robust athletic program as well as an award-winning education. The college is known for its small class sizes, individualized attention from professors, and boasting a state-of-the-art Center for Science and Business. Monmouth College is also known for its strong commitment to community service and civic engagement.
