
Reader’s Theater, Pride Month & PFLAG: A Conversation with Dixon Stage Left
🎭 How did PFLAG begin?What exactly is reader’s theater? And what does the future hold for Dixon Stage Left?On this episode of Along the Rock, host Kierstyn Long sitsdown with Karen Kaufman, Ashlynn W...
16 Jun 16min

Red, White & Blue Ball 2026 | Supporting Wounded Warriors & Celebrating America 250 in Dixon
On this episode of Along the Rock, host Emma Watts sits down with Chris Bishop and Mary Oros to discuss the upcoming Red, White and Blue Ball in Dixon—a patriotic celebration benefiting the Wounded Wa...
15 Jun 17min

Raising Financially Smart Kids | Saving, Taxes & Credit Explained
Teaching kids about money can feel overwhelming, but the lessons often start much earlier than parents realize.In this episode of Cash and Coffee, hosts Quinn Stahr and Emily Zimmerman discuss age-app...
15 Jun 16min

How Kitzsman Farm Sanctuary Gives Farm Animals a Second Chance
🐐 Kitzman's Farm Sanctuary: Giving Rescued Animals a Second Chance | Along the Rock PodcastJoin host Kierstyn Long as she visits Kitzman's Farm Sanctuary in Dixon, Illinois, for a behind-the-scenes l...
11 Jun 16min

How a First-Year Officer Earned Rock Falls Officer of the Year
What does it take to become Rock Falls Police Officer of the Year less than a year after graduating from the police academy?In this episode of Along the Rock, host Emma Watts sits down with Armando Ga...
11 Jun 11min

How to Plant a Succulent Container Garden | Gardening Tips with Bruce Black
🌱 Can you still plant a thriving garden in June? Absolutely.In this episode of Along the Rock, host Emma Watts welcomes Bruce Black from the University of Illinois Extension for a hands-on gardening ...
10 Jun 20min

How One Family Turned Loss Into Purpose | Millie Moo Foundation
🐄❤️ Millie’s story is one of love, courage, and a legacy that continues to change lives.In this episode of Along the Rock, host Emma Watts sits down with Wesley and Gabby DeClercq, founders of The Mi...
10 Jun 9min

Should Downstate Illinois Become Its Own State? A Conversation with New Illinois
In this episode, Nathan sits down with G.H. Merritt and Dean Barker of New Illinois to discuss one of the most talked-about grassroots movements in the state. The conversation explores the organizatio...
9 Jun 24min



















