Reagan Hammes will attend Sauk Valley Community College, taking advantage of the Impact Program, before transferring to a university. Her ultimate goal is to earn a doctor of physical therapy degree.

Three state FFA officers visited Julie LeFevre’s agriculture classes Thursday at Challand Middle School in Sterling in preparation for National FFA Week that runs through Friday.

Clinton Symphony Orchestra will perform a family concert, for family members of all ages, at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Camanche High School Auditorium in Camanche, Iowa.

A judge will hear arguments May 15 on a defense motion asking for a more detailed explanation of the charges filed against a former Carroll County sheriff’s deputy in connection with the 2024 death of a Mount Carroll teen.

The plaintiff’s attorney in a lawsuit against the city of Dixon continued making arguments Friday, Feb. 20, that the court should order the city to pay its attorney fees.

This special program recognizes current and former Rock Falls residents who have served – or are currently serving - our country in any branch of the United States military.

Funds must be used exclusively for programs benefiting local residents. Applications will be accepted through Feb. 27.

With a sudden midwinter warm spell comes the urge to be outside and start cleaning up your yard. But Sterling city officials are warning residents against pushing yard waste into the street.

Newman's Landon Near won the Class 1A 113-pound championship, while Dixon's Charlie Connors placed second during the IHSA state boys wrestling finals at the State Farm Center in Champaign on Saturday.

Denver Sandrock set two school swimming records as he and Lucas Porter each qualified for state. Sterling took third as a team and coach Kyle Ruiz was named sectional coach of the year.