Montmorency School student registration set for July 14

Proof of residency is required by presenting two forms of legal identification. Student fees are $65 for students in kindergarten through third grade and $70 for students in fourth through eighth grades.
New Dixon police chief sworn in Monday

Following former Dixon Police Chief Steve Howell’s retirement May 9, Ryan Bivins was sworn in as the new chief at Monday’s City Council meeting.
Photos: Dixon Police Chief Ryan Bivins sworn into office

Following former Dixon Police Chief Steve Howell’s retirement May 9, Ryan Bivins was sworn in as the new police chief Monday, June 2, 2025, at the Dixon City Council meeting.
Culver’s of Rock Falls to hold third annual Farm, Family, Fun Day June 7

The event features coloring contests, farm animals from Happy Little Hooves, giveaways, Scoopie appearances, $6 Kid Meals, and touch-a-tractor.
5 Things to Do: Rock Falls’ Bellson Music Fest, Sterling’s Movies in the Park this weekend in the Sauk Valley

Other events include the Dixon Municipal Band’s first concert of the season on Thursday, and the Discover Dixon Block Party and Sauk Valley Community College’s Child Fair, both on Saturday.
Dixon police asking for public’s help to find Prophetstown woman reported missing

The Dixon Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Madison Manning, 25. She has not been seen since around 1 a.m. Sunday, June, 1, 2025, in the 1000 block of Highland Avenue.
Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Jennifer Lang on Dixon summer events

The TALK-LINE interview for June 2 featured Dixon Chamber of Commerce and Dixon Main Street Director of Community Relations and Events, Jennifer Lang
Erie nonprofit group working to raise hope for foster families and children

What started as a closet full of supplies has grown into a nonprofit organization helping foster children and families across the Sauk Valley.
Rock Falls man charged in felony meth case

One of the charges – unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of meth with intent to deliver – is a Class X felony that carries a possible 30-year prison sentence.
Cody Jinks details new album “In My Blood”

Country-rocker Cody Jinks is set to release his new album, titled In My Blood, on July 25. In My Blood follows his 2024 album Change the Game which landed in the top 30 on Billboard’s Top Country