Your Stay Makes a Difference: The Real Impact of Tourism in Rock Falls
Season 2, Episode 192How much can tourism really impact a town like Rock Falls?Host Nathan Stahr sits down with Melinda Jones from Rock Falls Tourism to answer that question — and the truth may surpri...
4 Dec 202514min
Inside LSSI’s Holiday Hope Chests: Supporting Local Kids and Adults This Christmas
In this heartwarming episode of Along the Rock, host Nathan Stahr sits down with Kathy Hall and Stephanie Trotter from LSSI to spotlight the incredible impact of the Holiday Hope Chest program. Servin...
2 Dec 20259min
Jake ‘The Snake’ Roberts Enters the Ring at ZOWA Live!
Season 2, Episode 190A WWE icon is coming to Nelson, Illinois — but how did it happen?In this episode of Along the Rock, Kaitlyn Blum talks with Ryan Zschiesche of ZOWA Live about the upcoming appeara...
2 Dec 20258min
Small Gifts, Big Impact: How Blessing Bundles Are Lifting Senior Spirits
Join host Emma Watts on this heartwarming episode of Along the Rock as she sits down with Julie Gallentine to explore the inspiring Blessing Bundles fundraiser. This community-driven project is bringi...
1 Dec 20257min
Cash & Coffee | How to Avoid Scammers
Think you’re too smart to get scammed? Think again. Emma Watts and Kayla Tenboer-Sipes break down the most common scams — from sneaky memberships and phishing emails to gift card schemes and grandpare...
1 Dec 20257min
Behind the Curtain at Timberlake Playhouse: Holiday Shows & 2026 Season Changes
Season 2, Episode 188In this episode of Along the Rock, host Emma Watts talks with Timberlake Playhouse Executive Director H. Russ Brown about the theatre’s big holiday offerings and an even bigger 20...
26 Nov 202512min
🎄 Sights & Sounds: Sterling’s Night of Lights & Delight
Kick off the holiday season with us on this festive episode of Along the Rock! Host Emma Watts sits down with Jana Groharing and Dallas Knack to share everything you need to know about Sights and Soun...
25 Nov 202515min
Dixon’s Merry Makers Market | Holiday Crafts, Treats & Cheer!
Season 2, Episode 186Dixon is launching a festive new tradition — but what inspired the first-ever Merry Makers Market?Host Nathan Stahr sits down with the Dixon Park District to talk handcrafted vend...
25 Nov 20255min
