Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Melinda Jones, Rock Falls Director of Tourism

April 27, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

Melinda Jones leads the Rock Falls Tourism Department as its director, planning and coordinating special events in town throughout the year, and promoting the city's unique destinations across the Midwest. When the job is all about fun, the job is fun, she said. "It doesn't feel like a job, not at all. I get to come in and do something fun. The community loves it, and it just makes me feel good. I love my job, every day.” — Melinda Jones leads the Rock Falls Tourism Department as its director, planning and coordinating special events in town throughout the year, and promoting the city's unique destinations across the Midwest. (Cody Cutter)

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The TALK-LINE interview for April 25 featured Rock Falls director of tourism Melinda Jones. Jones discusses upcoming events during the spring and summer including an artist deadline in June for the annual “Art In The Park” art gallery on Aug. 23, the Louie Bellson Fest on June 7, a “Block Party” celebration June 19 and an Independence Day event July 3.

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John Sahly

John Sahly is the digital editor for the Shaw Local News Network. He has been with Shaw Media since 2008, previously serving as the Northwest Herald's digital editor, and the Daily Chronicle sports editor and sports reporter.