Aniyah Howards, 8, blows her whistle Friday, Aug. 1, 2025, in Rock Falls during a day of fun at the Coloma Township Homes in Rock Falls. (Alex T. Paschal)
Photojournalist/columnist for Sauk Valley Media
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