On this episode of Along the Rock, host Kierstyn Long welcomes Ana Smith, director of the Ruth Edwards Nature Center at the Dixon Park District, to talk about Rambling Days and the many opportunities to enjoy the outdoors throughout Dixon.

A new nonprofit organization is getting started in the Sauk Valley with a mission focused on helping local families, supporting animals, and filling gaps in available pet resources.

On this episode of Along the Rock, host Kierstyn Long welcomes Janna Groharing, executive director of Sterling Main Street, to talk about the return of Hops on the Rock, Sterling Main Street’s annual craft beer festival and fundraising event.

On this episode of Cash and Coffee, hosts Quinn Stahr and Emily Zimmerman take a break from traditional financial topics to talk about something that can have a lasting impact without putting money in your pocket: volunteerism.

On this episode of Along the Rock, host Kierstyn Long welcomes Becky Rich and Sydney Segretto from Woodlawn Arts Academy to talk about a new lineup of classes designed to bring creativity, education, and community connection to people of all ages.

On this episode of Along the Rock, host Kierstyn Long sits down with Dr. Tad Everett, superintendent of Sterling Public Schools, to discuss Illinois’ new bell-to-bell law and why the district chose to implement its cellphone restrictions a year ahead of the state deadline.

On this episode of Along the Rock, host Kierstyn Long sits down with Jennifer Lang and Lucas Pauley from Discover Dixon to talk about everything happening in Dixon this fall.

On this episode of Along the Rock – Pet of the Week, host Kierstyn Long welcomes Marc Arulfo from Granny Rose Animal Shelter to introduce viewers to Jalapena, a young kitten with a little bit of spice and a whole lot of love.

On this episode of Along the Rock, host Kierstyn Long welcomes Mary Oros and Tim Kunkel from the Dixon Rotary Club to discuss an upcoming community event aimed at raising awareness and supporting the global effort to eradicate polio.

On this episode of Along the Rock, host Kierstyn Long sits down with Ben Sondgeroth, lead regional edtech coordinator for the Learning Technology Center of Illinois, to explore one of the biggest questions facing educators, parents, and students today: What role should artificial intelligence play in the classroom?