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Country music artist Angela Meyer joined Wake Up Tri-Countries to introduce her powerful new single, “Blood Disease,” ahead of her much-anticipated live performance at the Levitt Amp Galva Music Series on June 29, 2025. Meyer's forthcoming album, also titled “Blood Disease," releases in September and will be available on all major platforms like iTunes and Spotify. Crowned the Midwest Country Music Organization’s “New Artist of the Year” in 2023, she continues to move listeners with her heartfelt songwriting and live shows. For more, catch her “Muddy Water Radio” program every Saturday on WQUD 107.7 FM. Find more about Angela Meyer on her website.

Angela Meyer continues to capture hearts in the Quad Cities and beyond with her heartfelt songwriting and powerful live performances. Raised in a family steeped in country music, Meyer's artistic journey began when her grandparents gave her a guitar at the age of ten. By fifteen, she was writing her songs, quickly making a name for herself on stage. With more than a decade of professional experience, Meyer’s sets blend acoustic covers and her country-western originals. She's performed from New Mexico to New York, including at the prestigious National Finals Rodeo events. Discover her music on YouTube at www.youtube.com/angelacmeyer.

RaeAnn Tucker joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to talk about fireworks safety, food safety, sun safety, men's health, HIV testing, and school physicals. The Henry and Stark County Health Departments will close all offices and First Choice Healthcare Clinics on Friday, July 4th, in observance of Independence Day. Some home services staff will continue essential care, but regular hours will resume on July 7th. Officials are warning of increased fireworks injuries during holiday celebrations, particularly among children under 15. The departments urge safe handling: never let kids use fireworks unattended and always follow instructions. Food safety is also a concern—keep perishables cold and discard food left out too long. For appointments, information on school physicals, HIV testing, or birth certificates, visit henrystarkhealth.com.

Russ Hughes and Kewanee Schools Athletic Director Coach Tim Atwell joined Jennifer Russell in the Sav-A-Lot Studio for the June 27, 2025, edition of The Boiler Shop on Wake Up Tri-Counties to talk about Kewanee Boiler Nation sports.

Sara Billiet joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to talk about what's happening in July at the Kewanee Public Library. The Kewanee Public Library is wrapping up its successful summer reading program for children, which officially concludes on July 7th. Prizes should be claimed by then, but arrangements can be made if notified in advance. Story times continue through July, with both in-person and Facebook options available. Adults can look forward to a packed schedule, including a “Jaws” movie night for Shark Week, a native pollinator gardening session, an investing workshop, and a Scrabble tile coaster craft. The library is also seeking a young adult clerk for a 16-hour position focused on programming for teens. Details are on the library’s website and Facebook page.

Kewanee Parks Director Andy Dwyer joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to explain the reasons why motorized or electric scooters, bikes, golf carts, skateboards, and similar devices are banned in Windmont Park; the dog park grand opening on July 3rd; the splash pad update; the wiffle ball league; and the movie in the park on June 27th. A host of changes and new activities are underway in Kewanee parks. The Park District has issued an immediate ban on motorized and electric scooters, bikes, and similar devices at Windmont Park, citing ongoing safety concerns. Only manually powered options are permitted, with pedestrians prioritized on all paths. Meanwhile, anticipation is growing for the Chautauqua Park dog park's grand opening on July 3rd at 10 AM, providing a vibrant social space for dogs and their owners alike. The splash pad’s debut depends on weather-related delays, and registration is open for a new wiffle ball league beginning July 13th. Visit the district’s website and Facebook page for more details.