Rock Falls bank president attends national conference
Community bankers around the country gathered in Washington in November to discuss the latest challenges currently facing community banks across the country, according to Sally Scanlan, president of Community State Bank of Rock Falls.
Newman Basketball Wins Forreston Tournament (Weekend Scores)
Local Sports Scoreboard 12/19/25 and 12/20/25 Boys Basketball Forreston Holiday Tournament Championship- Sterling Newman 68 Byron 65 (OT) 3rd place- Dakota 61 Winnebago 58 5th place- Oregon 63 Forreston 43 Consolation Championship- Warren 49 LeWin 42
Regional Office of Education to receive $337K education grant; Black Hawk gets $202K
The Illinois Community College Board has announced $9.3 million in Innovative Bridge and Transition grants to support initiatives that help Illinois residents transition more effectively into postsecondary education, job training, and high-demand careers.
Rock Falls women launch ‘Generations Woven’ podcast
Generations Woven is a newly launched podcast and community project created by Tasha Garcia, Judy Randall and Nerina Human – three women from different generations with a shared mission to bring women together through honest conversation, reflection,
Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week: Dixon’s Ahmyrie McGowan
Dixon’s Ahmyrie McGowan is the Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week after an online vote. She is averaging a double-double for the 9-1 Duchesses this season. Here is a Q&A with the junior standout.
Listen: Sauk Valley’s 5 most-read stories this week, Dec. 14-20
Catch up on the week’s top Sauk Valley news for Dec. 14-20 in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you
Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week: Dixon’s Ahmyrie McGowan
Dixon’s Ahmyrie McGowan is the Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week after an online vote. She is averaging a double-double for the 9-1 Duchesses this season. Here is a Q&A with the junior standout.