June 24, 2025
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Rock Falls’ Summer Splash ushers in the season

By Alex T. Paschal
Bellamy Belman, 3, of Dixon, builds a tower of blocks at the RB&W Park, Saturday, June 21, 2025, in Rock Falls. Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce held their annual Summer Splash over the weekend. Sweltering heat shortened some of the day’s plans.

Bellamy Belman, 3, of Dixon, builds a tower of blocks at the RB&W Park on Saturday, June 21, 2025, during the Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce's annual Summer Splash. Sweltering heat shortened some of the day’s plans. (Katie Holloway - Shaw Local News Network)

Lots of cold treat options kept visitors cool at the Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce’s Summer Splash on Saturday. The annual event held at RB&W park was shortened a bit but those who attended found ways to beat the heat with water fights and icy drinks.

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Madline Malooley (left), of Morrison and Audrey Crisp of Sterling cool off while visiting Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce’s Summer Splash Saturday June 21st, 2025, at RB&W Park.

Madline Malooley (left), of Morrison and Audrey Crisp of Sterling cool off while visiting Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce’s Summer Splash Saturday June 21st, 2025, at RB&W Park. (Katie Holloway - Shaw Local News Network)

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Alex T. Paschal

Photojournalist/columnist for Sauk Valley Media