The Nature Conservancy’s Nachusa Grasslands Preserve – home to a herd of more than 100 bison roaming 1,500 acres as well as a host of other uncommon plants and animals – will hold its annual Fall Festival on Sept. 20, 2025.

Bartel’s promotion was announced during the Sterling City Council meeting Monday, Sept. 15, 2025, when the city recognized the upcoming retirement of Police Chief Alex Chavira.

Sterling’s Briar Ivey, a Newman Central Catholic High School graduate, received an out-of-state scholarship to University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.

Two Dixon residents were honored Monday, Sept. 15, 2025, for stepping in and disarming a Dixon man Sept 3.

Sterling boys cross country won, while the Rock Falls and Sterling girls tied at the Twin Cities Triangular. Plus more scores from around the area in Tuesday's Sauk Valley Media Sports Roundup

The TALK-LINE interview for Sept. 16 featured Dixon Mayor Glen Hughes discussing oaths of office given to law enforcement personnel either on board or coming on board the Dixon Police Department at the most recent city council meeting.

Before most students even graduate high school, participants in the Whiteside Area Career Center’s Early Childhood Education program are already shaping the lives of children.

Voices from the Dixon Mausoleum will rise to observe the structure's 100th anniversary during the annual Oakwood Cemetery Walk. Five volunteers will portray historically significant people buried in the mausoleum during the cemetery walk from 1 to 3 p.m. Sept. 28, 2025.

To raise awareness and promote early detection of peripheral artery disease, OSF Saint Katharine will host a community health fair from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, at OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine Medical Center, Commerce Towers, 215 E. First St., in Dixon.