
NAMI Sauk Area Introduces New Programs | Mental Health Awareness Month
On this episode of Along the Rock, host Emma Watts sits down with Maggie Wike from NAMI Sauk Area to talk about Mental Health Awareness Month and the ongoing effort to reduce stigma in the Sauk Valley...
28 Apr 7min

Creating a Path to Independence and A New Start | Cledy's House of Hope
On this episode of Along the Rock, host Nathan Star sits down with Gerald Lott and Lauren Metzler from Sauk Valley Voices of Recovery to talk about the purpose, progress, and impact of Cledy’s House o...
28 Apr 24min

Celebrating Culture and Mental Health | YWCA Cinco De Mayo Wellness Festival
On this episode of Along the Rock, host Emma Watts sits down with Jazmin Moore from the YWCA of the Sauk Valley to talk about the return of the 9th Annual Cinco de Mayo Wellness Festival.This free, fa...
27 Apr 5min

Cash & Coffee | Digital "Pay in 4" Payment Plans, Are They Worth It?
In this episode, hosts Emma Watts and Kayla Tenboer-Sipes break down the growing trend of buy now, pay later services like Klarna and Afterpay. These payment options promise convenience with four easy...
27 Apr 9min

Tony Danza Talks “Standards & Stories” performance at The Dixon: Historic Theatre
On this episode of Along the Rock, host Nathan Stahr sits down with legendary performer Tony Danza ahead of his live appearance in Dixon.Known for his iconic roles in Taxi and Who’s the Boss, Danza br...
23 Apr 17min

The Arts are for Everyone | Woodlawn Arts Academy
On this episode of Along the Rock, host Emma Watts sits down with Christy Zepezauer, Executive Director of Woodlawn Arts Academy, to talk about an important but often overlooked opportunity for local ...
23 Apr 6min

Dancing, Food and Heritage | Fulton Dutch Days 2026
On this episode of Along the Rock, host Emma Watts sits down with Barb Mask to highlight everything you need to know about Fulton Dutch Days, one of the Sauk Valley’s most beloved annual festivals. Fr...
22 Apr 18min

Molding the Next Generation of Leaders and Entrepreneurs through the Young Creators Camp
On this episode of Along the Rock, host Emma Watts sits down with Dallas Knack to introduce the inaugural Sauk Valley Young Creators Camp, a brand-new entrepreneurship program for middle school studen...
22 Apr 11min



















