Taste of Fiesta Returns! Celebrating Hispanic Culture, Food & Community in Sterling & Rock Falls
Join host Kierstyn Long as she sits down with Adriana Cervantes, Nora Rodriguez, and Isabella Garcia to preview the 14th Annual Taste of Fiesta in Rock Falls.Learn about the history of the festival, w...
1 Sep 13min
Saving Taft: The Fight to Preserve Laredo Taft Field Campus for Future Generations
Join host Kierstyn Long on this episode of Along the Rock as she sits down with Julie Bassett, founder of Together for Taft, to discuss the future of the historic Lorado Taft Field Campus in Oregon, I...
1 Sep 16min
Dixon YMCA Is Thriving Again: Childcare Expansion, Community Support & What’s Next
In this episode of Along the Rock, host Kierstyn Long sits down with Heather Grobe, Executive Director of the Dixon Family YMCA, and Danny Langloss, Dixon City Manager, to discuss the YMCA's purchase ...
31 Aug 12min
The One-Hour Savings Rule: A Simple Way to Start Saving More Money
☕ Grab a cup of coffee and join the conversation!Can saving money really be as simple as setting aside one hour of your pay?In this episode of Cash and Coffee, hosts Quinn Stahr and Emily Zimmerman di...
31 Aug 6min
Breaking the Stigma: Honoring Loved Ones & Saving Lives | International Overdose Awareness Day
Substance use disorder affects families, friends, and entire communities. In this episode of Along the Rock, host Kierstyn Long sits down with Lauren Metzler, founder of Tevan's Tribe, and Jordan Keen...
27 Aug 18min
Sterling, Rock Falls & Dixon Leaders Talk Historic Buildings, Flock Cameras & Data Centers
Historic preservation, Flock cameras, data centers, and the future of local government are all on the table in this episode of Along the Rock.Host Nathan Stahr sits down with Dixon City Manager Danny ...
27 Aug 36min
From Farm Tours to a Farm-to-Table Feast: Sauk Valley Grown Returns in 2026
🌾 Along the Rock | Sauk Valley Grown Returns in 2026Join host Kierstyn Long as she sits down with Molly Johnson of Illinois Extension to discuss the return of Sauk Valley Grown, a one-of-a-kind event...
26 Aug 14min
Get Free College Tuition by Giving Back: Inside SVC’s IMPACT Program
Can volunteering help pay for college? At Sauk Valley Community College, it can.On this episode of Along the Rock, host Kierstyn Long sits down with Sarah Partington and Lyndsey Kelly to discuss the S...
25 Aug 12min
