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July 27, 2025
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Erie farm’s threshing bee to give visitors close-up look at old-fashioned farming

Erie farm’s threshing bee to give visitors close-up look at old-fashioned farming

Antique farm machinery in a spectrum of colors and styles will descend again on the Bos Brothers Historical Farm, located on Springhill Road south of Erie, for the 10th anniversary show Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 25-27, 2025. Show hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

By Earleen Hinton●
July 15, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

Dolly’s Book Bash in Morrison on June 25 to offer free books, family fun

Dolly’s Book Bash in Morrison on June 25 to offer free books, family fun

Families throughout Whiteside County are invited to this free community event designed to spark children’s imagination and strengthen reading and family time.

By Shaw Local News Network●
June 09, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

De Immigrant marks 25 years as Fulton’s authentic Dutch windmill

De Immigrant marks 25 years as Fulton’s authentic Dutch windmill

Tours and historical displays were all part of a day of celebration Saturday, June 7, 2025.

By Earleen Hinton●
June 09, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

Tiny Art Show a big presence at Morrison’s Odell Public Library

Tiny Art Show a big presence at Morrison’s Odell Public Library

Canvases on display at the library, 307 S. Madison St., through March 29.

By Earleen Hinton●
March 18, 2025 at 8:33 am CDT

Sterling High School saxophonist sways, plays as symphony’s Young Artist

Sterling High School saxophonist sways, plays as symphony’s Young Artist

Rileigh Wren, 18, is a senior at Sterling High School.

By Earleen Hinton●
February 24, 2025 at 6:00 pm CST

Sauk Valley students named to Northern Illinois University fall 2024 dean’s list

Sauk Valley students named to Northern Illinois University fall 2024 dean’s list

Several students from Dixon, Sterling, Rock Falls and Rochelle have been named to the dean's list.

By Kate Santillan●
January 23, 2025 at 6:00 pm CST

Fritts honors Morrison Happy Joe’s with business highlight award

Fritts honors Morrison Happy Joe’s with business highlight award

Originally opened in 1987, Happy Joe’s Pizza and Ice Cream in Morrison is a franchised location owned and operated by Lynn and Kevin Kenady.

By Charlene Bielema●
January 17, 2025 at 1:22 pm CST

Corn Outlook: Export demand gives price reprieve

Corn Outlook: Export demand gives price reprieve

Bolstered by surprises in the December supply and demand estimates report, corn enters 2025 with strengths in exports and ethanol demand.

By Tom C. Doran●
January 13, 2025 at 10:00 am CST

Whiteside Area Career Center’s east CEO class to put a twist on classic game at Bogus Bingo fundraiser

Whiteside Area Career Center’s east CEO class to put a twist on classic game at Bogus Bingo fundraiser

The event at 6:03 p.m. Feb. 13 at the Dixon Elks Lodge features dinner, five different themed bingo games and silly prizes to tie into its "Bogus Bingo" theme.

By Payton Felix●
January 12, 2025 at 7:07 pm CST

State Reps. Fritts and McCombie sworn into office

State Reps. Fritts and McCombie sworn into office

State Reps. Brad Fritts, R-Dixon, and Tony McCombie, R-Savanna, were two of 118 sworn into office Wednesday. McCombie was named the House Minority Leader.

By Payton Felix●
January 10, 2025 at 10:00 am CST
Former Dixon mayor sworn into state Senate

Former Dixon mayor sworn into state Senate

Li Arellano now represents the 37th District, which is composed of all or parts of Bureau, DeKalb, Henry, La Salle, Lee, Marshall, Ogle, Peoria, Rock Island, Stark, Whiteside and Woodford counties.

By Charlene Bielema●
January 09, 2025 at 2:00 pm CST
Reps. Fritts, McCombie address top priorities for 2025 at joint tele-town hall

Reps. Fritts, McCombie address top priorities for 2025 at joint tele-town hall

The top priorities for Fritts and McCombie include improving rural health care, implementing term limits for legislative leaders, cutting spending and opposing tax increases.

By Payton Felix●
January 09, 2025 at 5:00 am CST

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