Obendorf: I remember the days when I would get a 25-pound turkey and wrap it in foil. Then it went into the oven at a very high temperature and came out four hours later in great shape for eating. Now they do it in a big deep fryer in half the time.

Local students were named to the 2025 summer trimester dean’s list at Palmer College of Chiropractic’s Main Campus in Davenport, Iowa.

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Oregon's Candlelight Walk included plenty of holiday shopping, activities, and a visit by Santa and Mrs. Claus on Saturday. Dec. 6, 2025.

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The Polo Christmas Festival offered activities for kids, shopping, refreshments and more on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025.

The Kiwanis Gold K Club of Rochelle would like to extend a sincere thanks to the Rochelle community for making their recent annual Peanut Days an outstanding event.

While most Ogle County residents were figuring out how to get rid of the nearly 12 inches of snow that fell across the region Nov. 29, 2025, sculptor Fran Volz of Rockford was getting inspired.

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Forreston kicked off the holiday season on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025 with a craft fair, lighted parade, Santa Claus, and several other events and activities.

Rochelle Township High School on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, hosted its first RTHS Trades Day, an opportunity for students to meet with local stakeholders and workers from various industries.

The Polo Chamber of Commerce recently announced its Home and Business Holiday Decorating Contest. Prizes will be awarded for first, second, third and honorable mention in both home and business categories.