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Public commenters urge back-to-school support; speaker presents midyear economic snapshot
Summary
Two public commenters addressed the board: Pamela Davidson invited residents to community back-to-school events including an NAACP cookout that distributes hundreds of backpacks, and Ken Springer presented regional midyear economic data showing a 3.9% unemployment rate for the Galesburg micropolitan area and retail sales gains in Galesburg and Monmouth.
At the start of the July 23 Knox County Board meeting, members of the public addressed the board on community events and economic indicators.
Pamela Davidson urged attendance at local back-to-school events: National Night Out is scheduled for Aug. 5 at Standish Park, and the NAACP's back-to-school community cookout is…
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