Lady Panthers Fall To Rock Island

The EP Panther girls made the trip to the big city of Rock Island Wednesday and played much better than their opening match Monday, but still came up on the losing end 198-207 against the Rocks.
Panthers Knock Off Rockets

The EP Panther boy golf squad travelled to Deer Valley Wednesday afternoon and defeated the host Rock Falls Rockets 161-192.
Good Growing: Back to School, Back Outside – Family Fun for Late Summer and Fall

With the onslaught of back-to-school sales, soon to be gone are the lazy days of summer.
Obituary-Harlan Houzenga

Harlan Houzenga, 84, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at his home.
American Water Charitable Foundation Awards $10,000 to SVC Foundation

DIXON, IL — The Sauk Valley College Foundation is proud to announce a $10,000 Workforce Readiness grant from the American Water Charitable Foundation in support of Sauk Valley Community College’s Impact Program.
Quad Cities Area Legislators Say “All Hands on Deck” for Tyson Beef-Joslin’s Displaced Workers

Quad Cities area legislators shared an update today about their continued efforts to assist impacted employees, mitigate industry interruptions, and spur plant repurposing following the Tyson Beef processing plant closure in Joslin, Illinois.
Panther Points Preview: Monmouth-Roseville (video)

The EP Panther football team will begin their 2026 season this Friday as they host Monmouth-Roseville in Prophetstown at 7PM.
The Week Ahead: August 20-26, 2026

Here’s a roundup of local and regional events for the upcoming week:
Along the Rock: Why Early Childhood Education Is in Crisis — And What the Sauk Valley Can Do About It

On this episode of Along the Rock, host Kierstyn Long is joined by Abby Hoskins, Maggie Fern, and Rachael DeSpain for a conversation about the work of the Birth to Five Illinois Action Council and its ongoing efforts to strengthen early childhood education across Lee, Ogle, and Whiteside counties.
Socks in the Frying Pan to Bring Award-Winning Irish Traditional Music to Cambridge August 27

Internationally acclaimed Irish trio Socks in the Frying Pan will bring their high-energy blend of traditional music, harmony and humor to Ca d’Zan House Concerts in Cambridge on Thursday, August 27th.