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Adults who are taking Black Hawk College classes to learn English or earn their high school diploma or GED will be able to simultaneously enroll in welding classes thanks to a new grant.
Black Hawk gets $202,000 grant for new GED and ESL welding program
Adults who are taking Black Hawk College classes to learn English or earn their high school diploma or GED will be able to simultaneously enroll in welding classes thanks to a new grant.
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December 26, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Adults who are taking Black Hawk College classes to learn English or earn their high school diploma or GED will be able to simultaneously enroll in welding classes thanks to a new grant.
Wild Winter Wednesday’s first program of 2026 will be Jan. 7 at the Windmill Cultural Center, 110 10th Ave., Fulton.
Koehn to be featured at Fulton’s Wild Winter Wednesday Jan. 7
Wild Winter Wednesday’s first program of 2026 will be Jan. 7 at the Windmill Cultural Center, 110 10th Ave., Fulton.
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December 26, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Wild Winter Wednesday’s first program of 2026 will be Jan. 7 at the Windmill Cultural Center, 110 10th Ave., Fulton.
Dixon Public Schools District 170 administration is looking at ways to reduce spending due to recent federal funding cuts along with several years of rising health insurance costs and decreasing student enrollment numbers.
Dixon Public Schools discussing budget cuts due to federal grant cuts, high insurance costs, lower enrollment
Dixon Public Schools District 170 administration is looking at ways to reduce spending due to recent federal funding cuts along with several years of rising health insurance costs and decreasing student enrollment numbers.
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December 26, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Dixon Public Schools District 170 administration is looking at ways to reduce spending due to recent federal funding cuts along with several years of rising health insurance costs and decreasing student enrollment numbers.
A former student at Dixon Public Schools District 170 is returning in July as superintendent.
Former Dixon Public Schools student returning in July as superintendent
A former student at Dixon Public Schools District 170 is returning in July as superintendent.
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December 26, 2025 at 12:03 AM
A former student at Dixon Public Schools District 170 is returning in July as superintendent.
Dailey Damhoff of Morrison has been named to the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater dean’s list for the 2025 fall semester.
Damhoff named to fall 2025 dean’s list at UW-Whitewater
Dailey Damhoff of Morrison has been named to the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater dean’s list for the 2025 fall semester.
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December 25, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Dailey Damhoff of Morrison has been named to the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater dean’s list for the 2025 fall semester.
Here's a list of Lee County property transfers for Dec. 15-19, 2025.
Lee County property transfers for Dec. 15-19, 2025
Here's a list of Lee County property transfers for Dec. 15-19, 2025.
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December 25, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Here's a list of Lee County property transfers for Dec. 15-19, 2025.
Coe College is recognizing its highest performing students as members of the dean’s list.
Dykstra named to Coe College fall 2025 dean’s list
Coe College is recognizing its highest performing students as members of the dean’s list.
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December 25, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Coe College is recognizing its highest performing students as members of the dean’s list.
The Morrison Department of Fun recently made a donation to Pink Heals of Sauk Valley. The donation comes from the Boobie Bus Fundraiser that took place in October.
Pink Heals receives donation from Morrison Department of Fun
The Morrison Department of Fun recently made a donation to Pink Heals of Sauk Valley. The donation comes from the Boobie Bus Fundraiser that took place in October.
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December 25, 2025 at 12:10 PM
The Morrison Department of Fun recently made a donation to Pink Heals of Sauk Valley. The donation comes from the Boobie Bus Fundraiser that took place in October.
Here's a list of Whiteside County property transfers for Dec. 15-19, 2025.
Whiteside County property transfers for Dec. 15-19, 2025
Here's a list of Whiteside County property transfers for Dec. 15-19, 2025.
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December 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Here's a list of Whiteside County property transfers for Dec. 15-19, 2025.
Culver’s of Rock Falls invites the community to help the business celebrate its 25th anniversary by visiting the restaurant and participating in its community giveaways Jan. 2-4.
Culver’s of Rock Falls celebrates 25th anniversary in the Sauk Valley community
Culver’s of Rock Falls invites the community to help the business celebrate its 25th anniversary by visiting the restaurant and participating in its community giveaways Jan. 2-4.
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December 25, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Culver’s of Rock Falls invites the community to help the business celebrate its 25th anniversary by visiting the restaurant and participating in its community giveaways Jan. 2-4.
Wild Rose Casino & Hotel in Clinton, Iowa, will present Fool House – The Ultimate 90’s Party: The Millennium Tour on Friday, March 20, in the Oakwood Grand Ballroom.
Wild Rose Casino & Hotel Clinton to host Fool House – The Ultimate 90’s Party: The Millennium Tour
Wild Rose Casino & Hotel in Clinton, Iowa, will present Fool House – The Ultimate 90’s Party: The Millennium Tour on Friday, March 20, in the Oakwood Grand Ballroom.
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December 25, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Wild Rose Casino & Hotel in Clinton, Iowa, will present Fool House – The Ultimate 90’s Party: The Millennium Tour on Friday, March 20, in the Oakwood Grand Ballroom.
The Sterling Public Library will host a job search workshop Tuesday, Jan. 13.
January job search workshop to feature Sarah McFarlane from Sauk Valley Community College
The Sterling Public Library will host a job search workshop Tuesday, Jan. 13.
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December 24, 2025 at 6:14 PM
The Sterling Public Library will host a job search workshop Tuesday, Jan. 13.
Memberships are available for a variety of household situations, and can be purchased monthly or annually.
Sterling Park District fitness memberships offer total access, flexibility
Memberships are available for a variety of household situations, and can be purchased monthly or annually.
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December 24, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Memberships are available for a variety of household situations, and can be purchased monthly or annually.
Dixon City Hall has announced its hours for the Christmas and New Year's holidays.
Dixon City Hall announces holiday hours
Dixon City Hall has announced its hours for the Christmas and New Year's holidays.
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December 24, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Dixon City Hall has announced its hours for the Christmas and New Year's holidays.
OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine Medical Center joined the Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, Dec. 18, to celebrate the ribboncutting for the OSF Saint Katharine Center for Health – Sterling.
OSF Saint Katharine Center for Health – Sterling celebrates ribbon-cutting
OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine Medical Center joined the Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, Dec. 18, to celebrate the ribboncutting for the OSF Saint Katharine Center for Health – Sterling.
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December 24, 2025 at 12:15 PM
OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine Medical Center joined the Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, Dec. 18, to celebrate the ribboncutting for the OSF Saint Katharine Center for Health – Sterling.
Kishwaukee College will host Discover Kish from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, at the college.
Kish College to host Discover Kish for spring 2026 new students
Kishwaukee College will host Discover Kish from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, at the college.
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December 24, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Kishwaukee College will host Discover Kish from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, at the college.
Hellmich: Most people in the Sauk Valley value the spirit of collegiality and use it to find common ground with people of varying political, social, and religious views to improve our communities.
What I Have Learned: National leaders need Sauk Valley’s common courtesy
Hellmich: Most people in the Sauk Valley value the spirit of collegiality and use it to find common ground with people of varying political, social, and religious views to improve our communities.
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December 24, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Hellmich: Most people in the Sauk Valley value the spirit of collegiality and use it to find common ground with people of varying political, social, and religious views to improve our communities.
Breakfast with Jesus begins at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24, at Albany United Methodist Church, and the Symphony of Lights at Eagle Point Park is open to visitors through Dec. 30.
5 things to do in Whiteside County
Breakfast with Jesus begins at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24, at Albany United Methodist Church, and the Symphony of Lights at Eagle Point Park is open to visitors through Dec. 30.
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December 24, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Breakfast with Jesus begins at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24, at Albany United Methodist Church, and the Symphony of Lights at Eagle Point Park is open to visitors through Dec. 30.
The Dixon City Fire Department, Dixon Rural Fire Department and Advance EMS responded Tuesday, Dec. 23, to a report of a grill fire at McDonald’s, 207 N. Galena Ave., Dixon.
Dixon McDonald’s closed after Tuesday grease fire; can reopen after cleanup, health department approval
The Dixon City Fire Department, Dixon Rural Fire Department and Advance EMS responded Tuesday, Dec. 23, to a report of a grill fire at McDonald’s, 207 N. Galena Ave., Dixon.
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December 23, 2025 at 10:26 PM
The Dixon City Fire Department, Dixon Rural Fire Department and Advance EMS responded Tuesday, Dec. 23, to a report of a grill fire at McDonald’s, 207 N. Galena Ave., Dixon.
The concert will begin at 7 p.m. Jan. 9 and is presented by the city of Sterling. It will feature pieces from many genres, including traditional and contemporary band works, jazz and popular music.
Sterling Municipal Band concert set for Jan. 9 at New Life Lutheran Church
The concert will begin at 7 p.m. Jan. 9 and is presented by the city of Sterling. It will feature pieces from many genres, including traditional and contemporary band works, jazz and popular music.
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December 23, 2025 at 6:13 PM
The concert will begin at 7 p.m. Jan. 9 and is presented by the city of Sterling. It will feature pieces from many genres, including traditional and contemporary band works, jazz and popular music.
Wagon rides were offered Friday, Dec. 19, through the Holiday Lights Display in Rock Falls.
Wagon rides carry visitors through Rock Falls’ Centennial Park
Wagon rides were offered Friday, Dec. 19, through the Holiday Lights Display in Rock Falls.
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December 23, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Wagon rides were offered Friday, Dec. 19, through the Holiday Lights Display in Rock Falls.
The Prophecy will pay tribute to Trans-Siberian Orchestra at The Dixon Theatre on Saturday, Dec. 27.
5 Things to Do: Tribute to Trans-Siberian Orchestra in Dixon, last weekend for Holiday Lights in Rock Falls
The Prophecy will pay tribute to Trans-Siberian Orchestra at The Dixon Theatre on Saturday, Dec. 27.
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December 23, 2025 at 12:54 PM
The Prophecy will pay tribute to Trans-Siberian Orchestra at The Dixon Theatre on Saturday, Dec. 27.
Senate Bill 642 was signed into law, creating Public Act 104-045, which increases the “maximum income limitation” for the Low-Income Senior Citizen Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption.
Ogle County assessor: New state law makes changes to Senior Assessment Freeze Eligibility
Senate Bill 642 was signed into law, creating Public Act 104-045, which increases the “maximum income limitation” for the Low-Income Senior Citizen Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption.
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December 23, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Senate Bill 642 was signed into law, creating Public Act 104-045, which increases the “maximum income limitation” for the Low-Income Senior Citizen Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption.
OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine Medical Center, located at 403 E. First St. in Dixon, is enhancing its commitment to area moms by offering an expanded selection of classes and support groups, now hosted in a newly designed space called The Mom Spot at Town Square Centre clinic.
OSF Saint Katharine expands support for moms with new classes and meet-ups at ‘The Mom Spot’
OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine Medical Center, located at 403 E. First St. in Dixon, is enhancing its commitment to area moms by offering an expanded selection of classes and support groups, now hosted in a newly designed space called The Mom Spot at Town Square Centre clinic.
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December 23, 2025 at 12:34 PM
OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine Medical Center, located at 403 E. First St. in Dixon, is enhancing its commitment to area moms by offering an expanded selection of classes and support groups, now hosted in a newly designed space called The Mom Spot at Town Square Centre clinic.
Montini junior quarterback Israel Abrams, who threw for over 4,000 yards and 40 touchdowns and led the Broncos to a 14-0 record and the Class 4A state championship, is the 2025 Friday Night Drive Offensive Player of the Year.
2025 Friday Night Drive Offensive Player of the Year: Montini’s Israel Abrams
Montini junior quarterback Israel Abrams, who threw for over 4,000 yards and 40 touchdowns and led the Broncos to a 14-0 record and the Class 4A state championship, is the 2025 Friday Night Drive Offensive Player of the Year.
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December 23, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Montini junior quarterback Israel Abrams, who threw for over 4,000 yards and 40 touchdowns and led the Broncos to a 14-0 record and the Class 4A state championship, is the 2025 Friday Night Drive Offensive Player of the Year.