OSF Saint Katharine, Dixon honors third-quarter DAISY and Sunflower Award winners

OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine Medical Center in Dixon is proud to announce the recipients of its third-quarter DAISY and Sunflower Awards. The DAISY winners are Kaitlynn Pfeiffer and Paige Lewis, while the Sunflower Award winner is Audra
Symphony orchestra concert is Sept. 20 in Clinton

The Clinton Symphony Orchestra will open its 72nd concert season at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, in the new Durgin Performing Arts Center at Clinton High School in Clinton, Iowa.
Sauk Valley Week 3 IHSA football previews

Sterling opens Western Big 6 Conference play against Moline, Dixon hosts Rock Falls, Newman hosts E-P on Saturday and more, including picks and what to watch for in this week’s Sauk Valley football previews.
Sauk Valley Week 3 IHSA football previews

Sterling opens Western Big 6 Conference play against Moline, Dixon hosts Rock Falls, Newman hosts E-P on Saturday and more, including picks and what to watch for in this week’s Sauk Valley football previews.
Photos: Newman volleyball takes on Oregon

Newman volleyball hosts Oregon Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025. Newman won in straight sets.
Photos: Rock Falls volleyball takes on Erie-Prophetstown

Rock Falls and E-P square off on the volleyball court Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025. E-P won on two sets.
Local golf pro working to build PGA Jr. League

The PGA formed a juniors league 10 years ago as a way to get kids excited about golf. Now, golf pro Chip Staebell is working to make that league a reality here locally.
Officials push to expand Amboy fire district board after merger with Harmon

Following the merger of the Amboy and Harmon fire districts in 2024, a duo of officials think the three-member board should be expanded by two members to allow for representation of Harmon residents.
Thomas Rhett shares final three tracks to complete “About a Woman” deluxe edition

Thomas Rhett is set to release ‘About a Woman (Deluxe),’ available across all streaming platforms on September 26th and on CD and vinyl on October 3rd – exclusively through Amazon. Rhett added the final three songs, “Water,”
Season 4 of ‘Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test’ includes Jussie Smollett, ‘Real Housewives’ Teresa Giudice and more

Fox’s Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test has announced the 18 contestants who will compete on Season 4 of the reality series. Real Housewives of New Jersey alum Teresa Giudice and daughter Gia Giudice, former ‘Empire’ star Jussie