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Along the Rock, a video podcast produced by The Radar Free Press. We speak with local people regarding nonprofits, upcoming events, awards and news for the areas of Dixon, Rock Falls and Sterling in northwest Illinois.
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Pack Your Bags! South Valley Community College Heads to Switzerland, Austria & Bavaria 🇨🇭🇦🇹 (opens the original)
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Thinking about traveling to Europe? 🌍✈️ On this episode of Along the Rock , host Kierstyn Long sits down with Brenda Helms , director of community education and alumni engagement at Sauk Valley Community College, to discuss SVCC's upcoming 2027 European travel experience through Switzerland, Austria, and Bavaria . Learn what's included in the 10-day trip, travel costs, payment options, activity level, important registration deadlines, and details about the free informational preview meeting. Bre
The 24-Hour Rule: How Waiting Can Save You Money (and Regret!) | Cash & Coffee (opens the original)
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💸 What if waiting just 24 hours could save you hundreds of dollars—and a lot of regret? In this episode of Cash and Coffee , hosts Quinn Stahr and Emily Zimmerman discuss the power of the 24-Hour Rule and how taking a step back before making a purchase can help you avoid impulse buying and make smarter financial decisions. The conversation goes beyond money, exploring how a simple cooling-off period can improve workplace communication, relationships, and other important life decisions. Quinn als
20 Years of Cops & Bobbers: Free Fishing, Prizes & Family Fun in Dixon! (opens the original)
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🎣 Along the Rock Podcast | 20th Annual Cops and Bobbers with Detective Brad Dempsey The Dixon Police Department's 20th Annual Cops and Bobbers Fishing Derby is almost here! Host Kierstyn Long sits down with Detective Brad Dempsey to discuss how this beloved community tradition has grown over the past two decades and what families can expect this year. Learn about: 🎣 Free fishing for kids ages 15 and under 👮 Opportunities to meet Dixon police officers 🐟 Free fishing gear for those who need it 👕 F
Dixon Theatre Is Bringing the Magic! John Westford, Tickets, Giveaways & More (opens the original)
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🎩 Magic is coming to the Dixon Theatre! On this episode of Along the Rock , host Kierstyn Long sits down with Spencer Aurand , Executive Director of the Dixon Theatre, to talk about illusionist John Westford and his upcoming performance. Learn what makes Westford's show unique, why the Dixon Theatre is expanding its lineup of family-friendly entertainment, and how residents of Dixon can take advantage of discounted tickets. Spencer also shares details about an upcoming Elton John tribute show an
The Guernsey Girls: The Tragic 1957 Story That Gripped Dixon and Brought a Community Together (opens the original)
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In this episode of Along the Rock , host Nathan Stahr sits down with local historian Tom Wadsworth to explore one of the most heartbreaking stories in Sauk Valley history. In August 1957, sisters Nancy, Teresa, and Ruthie Guernsey disappeared near the cement plant north of Dixon, Illinois. What followed was one of the largest volunteer search efforts the region had ever seen, drawing hundreds of community members, law enforcement agencies, and national media attention. The tragic discovery that
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