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June 29, 2025
Shaw Local

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Sterling, Rochelle students named to University of Iowa spring 2025 president’s list

Sterling, Rochelle students named to University of Iowa spring 2025 president’s list

The university named more than 1,250 students to the president’s list.

By Kate Santillan●
June 29, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Jonny Lyons and the Pride kicks off week of music in Mt. Morris

Jonny Lyons and the Pride kicks off week of music in Mt. Morris

The Kable Concert Band will present two patriotic concerts – one Wednesday, July 2, on the Mt. Morris Campus and the other on Friday, July 4, behind the former David L. Rahn Junior High School, 105 W. Brayton Road, before the fireworks show.

By Earleen Hinton●
June 29, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Morrison students help University of Michigan researchers with NASA solar disturbance study

Morrison students help University of Michigan researchers with NASA solar disturbance study

In October 2023, 10 students from Morrison High School teamed up with University of Michigan researchers to install a rooftop antenna as part of a solar storm study. What they learn could one day help protect satellites, power grids, and astronauts and their equipment.

By Brandon Clark●
June 28, 2025 at 6:08 pm CDT

State Rep. Fritts announces summer events set for July

State Rep. Fritts announces summer events set for July

Town hall, coffee and conversation events will be held through Wednesday, July 16.

By Kate Santillan●
June 28, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

Dixon’s Carquest Auto Parts honored with Fritts’ June Local Business Highlight Award

Dixon’s Carquest Auto Parts honored with Fritts’ June Local Business Highlight Award

For his June 2025 local business highlight, state Rep. Bradley Fritts, R-Dixon, chose to highlight Carquest Auto Parts, which has two store locations in the 74th House District.

By Shaw Local News Network●
June 28, 2025 at 12:00 pm CDT

Education Notes: Sauk Valley students on dean’s lists at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, University of Iowa

Education Notes: Sauk Valley students on dean’s lists at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, University of Iowa

Sterling student named to Normandale Community College graduates list.

By Kate Santillan●
June 28, 2025 at 12:00 pm CDT

Ohio church hosts pie and ice cream social June 29 to celebrate 150th anniversary

Ohio church hosts pie and ice cream social June 29 to celebrate 150th anniversary

Immaculate Conception Church has announced several upcoming events to celebrate its 150th anniversary.

By Kate Santillan●
June 28, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Reagan Mass Transit District officials

Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Reagan Mass Transit District officials

A TALK-LINE interview for June 25 features Reagan Mass Transit District Executive Director Greg Gates and Director of Human Resources Kendra Hull.

By Emily K. Coleman●
June 28, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Property transfers for Lee, Whiteside, Ogle counties for June 15-21, 2025

Property transfers for Lee, Whiteside, Ogle counties for June 15-21, 2025

Here's a list of property transfers for Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties for June 15-21, 2025.

By Charlene Bielema●
June 28, 2025 at 5:15 am CDT

Bake bread with locally ground flour at Fulton’s Windmill Cultural Center

Bake bread with locally ground flour at Fulton’s Windmill Cultural Center

Purchase a bag of stone ground flour, mix it up, knead it into dough and drop in the oven at the Windmill Cultural Center.

By Earleen Hinton●
June 27, 2025 at 10:17 pm CDT
Shaw Local

Sublette’s ‘Drive Your Old Truck to Town Day’ is June 28

Anyone with a truck 25 years old or older is invited to drive to Sublette and park it from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, June 28, on Main Street. There is no entry fee and no judging.

By Shaw Local News Network●
June 27, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT
Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Steve Marco on Dixon street repairs, other local news

Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Steve Marco on Dixon street repairs, other local news

In a TALK-LINE interview for June 25, Charlene Bielema, Shaw Local’s editor for the Dixon Telegraph and Sterling Gazette, discusses street repair projects in Dixon, a local Dixon native making her mark in music and other news.

By Emily K. Coleman●
June 27, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

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Sterling, Rochelle students named to University of Iowa spring 2025 president’s list

Sterling, Rochelle students named to University of Iowa spring 2025 president’s list


Jonny Lyons and the Pride kicks off week of music in Mt. Morris

Jonny Lyons and the Pride kicks off week of music in Mt. Morris


Photos: Jonny Lyons and the Pride at Mt. Morris Jamboree

Photos: Jonny Lyons and the Pride at Mt. Morris Jamboree


Morrison students help University of Michigan researchers with NASA solar disturbance study

Morrison students help University of Michigan researchers with NASA solar disturbance study


State Rep. Fritts announces summer events set for July

State Rep. Fritts announces summer events set for July


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