Photography Contest for 2027–2028 Rock Falls Area Visitor Guide
Help showcase the beauty, charm, and unique spirit of the Rock Falls area!
October 21, 2026
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Along the Rock: Pat’s Table – Turning Love, Faith and a Home-Cooked Meal Into 45,000 Acts of Kindness
On this episode of Along the Rock, host Kierstyn Long welcomes Larry Stewart from Pat’s Table to share the story behind a community ministry that has served more than 45,000 meals in Prophetstown.
October 20, 2026
Cash and Coffee – Spooky Season on a Budget! DIY Halloween Costumes & Money-Saving Tips
As Halloween approaches, Cash and Coffee hosts Quinn Stahr and Emily Zimmerman are sharing ways families can enjoy the spooky season without frightening their budgets.
October 19, 2026
Along the Rock: Nolan Kemp on Affordability, Utility Bills, Flock Cameras & Campaign Money
At 24 years old, Kemp is a Dixon native who currently works as an emergency medical technician. Although he did not originally envision a career
October 19, 2026
Along the Rock: Nourish the Journey 5K – Celebrating Breastfeeding, Family & Community Support
Breastfeeding and providing breast milk can be a deeply personal journey, filled with challenges, milestones, and meaningful moments.
October 18, 2026
Along the Rock: Inside Sterling Landmark – Infinite Possibilities for Storage, Business & More
An iconic piece of Sterling’s industrial history is finding new purpose as Sterling Landmark offers flexible storage, warehouse space, and potential business opportunities inside a renovated former manufacturing facility.
October 16, 2026
Along the Rock: Halloween Apple Folklore, Pumpkin Pie History & The Great Pumpkin Smash! Part 2
Halloween traditions are filled with spooky stories, unusual folklore and seasonal fun, but many have deeper connections to plants and history.
October 16, 2026
Along the Rock: From Cleaning Houses to Changing Lives – Taylor McDaniel’s Community Compassion Mission
A local house-cleaning business is making a big difference across the Sauk Valley by helping people facing difficult circumstances reclaim their homes, their peace of mind, and their sense of hope.
October 15, 2026
Along the Rock: Domestic Violence Awareness – Survivor Stories, Support & Local Resources
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the YWCA of the Sauk Valley is using the opportunity to raise awareness, share survivor stories, and remind community members that help is available to anyone experiencing domestic violence.
October 14, 2026
Along the Rock: Pumpkins, Jack-o’-Lanterns & Halloween Horticulture! Part 1
Fall is the perfect time to celebrate pumpkins, explore gardening traditions, and uncover the history behind some of Halloween’s most recognizable decorations.
October 13, 2026
