The Dixon School Board unanimously approved a solar contract Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2025, that’s expected to save the district roughly $500,000 over seven years in energy costs.

Dixon, Newman and Rock Falls boys basketball all won in Friday's Sauk Valley roundup.

Due to the weather forecast for this weekend, the city of Morrison has declared a snow emergency effective 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Each banner will feature the service member’s name, photo, and branch of service. Banners measure 2 feet wide by 4 feet high and will be displayed on the light poles along First Avenue in Rock Falls.

Elijah Penne plans to attend UW-Platteville to play baseball and study wildlife ecology.

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A Welcome Home Party for Dylan Wescott was held at Emerson's Pub in Rock Falls on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. Wescott, a member of the Rock Falls High School track team, was seriously injured on March 15 at a local high school track meet.

The cities of Sterling and Rock Falls have declared snow emergencies that begin Friday in anticipation of a predicted winter storm that could blanket the Sauk Valley in up to 12 inches of snow

The bank is collecting nonperishable food items to help families in need within the community. The drive will run until Dec. 15, 2025.

Jayden Toms would like to study either mechanical or nuclear engineering at a 4-year university like UIUC or Purdue.