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95 Years of Song: Celebrating the Monmouth Municipal Band

In this episode of Galesburg’s Morning News, we sit down with Joy Boostrom, a 40-year veteran of the Monmouth Municipal Band, to mark the band’s remarkable 95th anniversary. Joy shares insights into the band’s storied history, from its key milestones to its evolution as a community cornerstone. 
Joy Boostrom, Monmouth Municipal Band
Joy Boostrom, Monmouth Municipal Band (WGIL)
In this episode of Galesburg’s Morning News, we sit down with Joy Boostrom, a 40-year veteran of the Monmouth Municipal Band, to mark the

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