Dixon School Board selects Huyett as district’s next superintendent
A Dixon native now serving as an elementary principal in Polo will be Dixon Public Schools’ next superintendent after current Superintendent Margo Empen retires in…
Dixon’s OSF Saint Katharine selects Sunflower, DAISY Award recipients
OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine Medical Center in Dixon has recognized two Mission Partners for their extraordinary commitment to compassionate communication and patient-centered care.
Thomson penitentiary inmate sentenced to life in prison for killing cellmate
A federal prison inmate at FCI Thomson was sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday in connection with the 2020 murder of his cellmate
Zach Weigel named as head football coach at Sherrard
Zach Weigel was approved as the new head football coach at Sherrard High School at Wednesday’s school board meeting. Currently a teacher at Davenport Central…
Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Brandon Clark interviews Spencer Aurand, Dixon Historic Theatre
On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark speaks with bonus guest Spencer Aurand, executive director of The Dixon: Historic Theatre. The pair chat…
Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Brandon Clark interviews Sinnissippi Center’s Andy Jackson
On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark chats with Sinnissippi Center’s Andy Jackson about National Impaired Driving Prevention Awareness Month and how listeners…
Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Brandon Clark interviews Dixon Mayor Glen Hughes
Host Brandon Clark chats with Dixon’s mayor about the city’s tax levy, comprehensive plan, high school fall sports teams, and more.
Arellano opposes Pritzker’s new public transit funding, says it ‘shifts costs onto 37th District’
Gov. Pritzker on Tuesday signed legislation that raises $1.5 billion to fill a fiscal hole for the Chicago area’s public transit agencies set to kick…
Dixon boys win BNC opener: Wednesday’s Sauk Valley roundup
Dixon beat Rockford Christian in BNC action as Brody Nicklaus scored 18 points. Milledgeville, Oregon and Forreston boys picked up wins, Sterling girls bowling is…
Rock Falls council appoints Ryan McKanna police chief, ending months of contention among city leaders
The Rock Falls City Council voted unanimously Tuesday, Dec. 16, to approve the appointment of Ryan McKanna as the city’s new police chief.
Dixon American Legion serving pork loin dinner Dec. 19
The American Legion in Dixon will serve from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19.
Rock Falls man asks judge to dismiss home invasion, sex assault case; says speedy trial deadline has passed
A Rock Falls man whose plea agreement in a case accusing him of home invasion, sex assault, and aggravated battery was turned down in Whiteside…
Culver’s of Rock Falls donates $1,700 to Whiteside County Honor Flight
Through community support, Culver’s of Rock Falls donated over $1,700 to the local Whiteside County Honor Flight to support their next flight to Washington, D.C.
Farmers diversify operation with social media
Developing a YouTube channel and Barn Talk podcast has contributed to the viability of This’ll Do Farm in southeast Iowa.
Thome is Rock Falls High School December student of the month
Logan Thome plans to attend Sauk Valley Community College for 2 years then transfer to a 4-year university.