Along The Rock
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Along the Rock, a video podcast produced by The Radar Free Press. We speak with local people regarding nonprofits, upcoming events, awards and news for the areas of Dixon, Rock Falls and Sterling in northwest Illinois.
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- Rock Falls Hometown Holidays Returns With Christmas Walk, Bingo and Grinch Dodgeball · 10 min · Sezon 3🎄 Hometown Holidays: Three Days of Christmas Magic in Rock Falls! 🎅 The holiday season is coming to Rock Falls, and the Rock Falls Chamber is preparing three full days of festive…
- Woodlawn Arts Academy Brings Holiday Magic Back With The Nutcracker Ballet · 9 min · Sezon 3🎄✨ The Nutcracker is Back! Woodlawn Arts Academy Brings Holiday Magic to the Sauk Valley! 🩰 The holiday magic is returning to the stage! On this episode of Along the Rock, host…
- Menopause & Women's Sexual Health: Breaking the Silence and Finding the Right Care · 17 min · Sezon 3On this episode of Along the Rock, host Kierstyn Long welcomes Dr. Nancy Tran and Dr. Marcia Jones from CGH Medical Center to discuss the Menopause and Sexual Health Clinic and…
- Understanding Gestalt Language Processing: Helping Children Find Their Voice · 12 min · Sezon 3Welcome to Along the Rock, brought to you by the Radar Free Press! Host Kierstyn Long sits down with Katelyn Rodriguez, a pediatric speech and language pathologist, to explore…
- The Autism Center in Dixon: Helping Individuals With Autism Reach Their Full Potential · 8 min · Sezon 3On this episode of Along the Rock, brought to you by the Radar Free Press, host Kierstyn Long sits down with Dr. Sarah Svendsen from the Autism Center of Illinois in Dixon to…
- Sterling Township Thanksgiving Vouchers Help 400 Local Families Celebrate the Holiday · 8 min · Sezon 3This Thanksgiving, Sterling Township is helping hundreds of local families put a holiday meal on the table! 🦃 On this episode of Along the Rock, host Kierstyn Long sits down with…
- OSF Saint Katharine Launches Blessing Baskets to Support Moms and Families in Need · 7 min · Sezon 3On this episode of Along the Rock, host Kierstyn Long welcomes Emily Kruger, a registered nurse in the Labor and Delivery Department at OSF Saint Katharine Medical Center, to…
- Serenity Hospice and Home: Misconceptions About Hospice Care & Supporting Sauk Valley Families · 35 min · Sezon 3On this episode of Along the Rock, host Kierstyn Long welcomes Suzanne Ravlin, CEO of Serenity Hospice and Home, for an important conversation about hospice care, palliative…
- Salvation Army Kicks Off Holiday Giving Season | Red Kettles, Angel Tree & Community Programs · 9 min · Sezon 3The holiday season is almost here, and the Salvation Army is getting ready to make a difference throughout the Sauk Valley! 🎄🔔 On this episode of Along the Rock, host Kierstyn…
- Shrek the Musical Jr. Takes the Stage! | The Penguin Project of the Sauk Valley · 9 min · Sezon 3On this episode of Along the Rock, host Kierstyn Long welcomes Kalie Conklen from the Penguin Project of the Sauk Valley to talk about their upcoming production of Shrek the…
- Youth Mental Health First Aid: Learning How to Recognize the Signs and Help Those Who Need It · 18 min · Sezon 3On this episode of Along the Rock, host Kierstyn Long sits down with Karla Belzer from the University of Illinois Extension and Laura Smith from Sinnissippi Centers to discuss…
- Turning Loved Ones’ Clothing Into Huggable Memories · 16 min · Sezon 3On this episode of Along the Rock, host Kierstyn Long welcomes Nancy Webster, a talented memory bear maker who transforms cherished clothing into huggable memories for families…
- Dixon Police Casino Night: A Fun Fundraiser Giving Back to the Community | Along the Rock · 11 min · Sezon 3🎲 Casino Night for a Cause! | Along the Rock with the Dixon Police Department On this episode of Along the Rock, host Kierstyn Long sits down with Deputy Chief Chris Scott and…
- Meet Local Authors at Sterling Public Library’s Annual Author Fair | Along the Rock · 13 min · Sezon 3📚 Discover Local Authors at the Sterling Public Library! 📖 On this episode of Along the Rock, host Kierstyn Long sits down with Ben Knapp from the Sterling Public Library to talk…
- Sauk Valley Foodbank Celebrates 25 Years With Food for Thought Trivia Night Fundraiser · 9 min · Sezon 3On this episode of Along the Rock, host Kierstyn Long sits down with Pam Martinez, executive director of the Sauk Valley Food Bank, to talk about 25 years of serving the…
- Small Savings Add Up! Cash and Coffee Shares Simple Ways to Save Money · 8 min☕💰 Cash and Coffee: Small Savings Habits That Can Make a Big Difference! How much could you save by making a few small changes to your everyday spending? On this episode of Cash…
- Roy Jones on Regenerative Agriculture, Rural Transit & Independent Politics | Candidate Interview · 12 min · Sezon 3Join host Kierstyn Long for a special edition of Along the Rock, featuring Roy Jones, a write-in candidate for Illinois State Representative in the 74th District. Jones shares…
- Inside 724 Fitness on the Rock: A Welcoming Gym, 24/7 Access & Red Light Recovery · 18 min · Sezon 3Join Along the Rock host Kierstyn Long for an on-location visit to 7:24 Fitness on the Rock in Rock Falls! Kierstyn sits down with owner and fitness coach Nick Pepper to explore…
- Run for a Cause: South Valley Community College’s Freedom 5K Supports Student Veterans · 9 min · Sezon 3Join host Kierstyn Long on this episode of Along the Rock, brought to you by the Radar Free Press, as she talks with Eric Valdez and Melissa Erdmier from Sauk Valley Community…
- Rock Falls High Theater Takes on Robin Hood! Meet the Cast & Discover the Halloween Weekend Show · 7 min · Sezon 3🦊 Robin Hood Takes the Stage at Rock Falls High School! | Along the Rock Get ready for action, comedy, and a classic tale of adventure! 🎭 On this episode of Along the Rock, host…
- Rock Falls Fire Department’s Halloween 5K: Run, Walk & Give Back to First Responders and MDA · 7 min · Sezon 3🎃 Halloween Fun Meets Community Giving! | Along the Rock The Rock Falls Fire Department is bringing Halloween spirit to the First Responders 5K! Host Kierstyn Long sits down with…
- Dixon High School Brings Frankenstein to Life! A Halloween Weekend Theater Production · 6 min · Sezon 3🎃 Dixon High School Theatre Presents Frankenstein | Along the Rock A classic horror story is coming to the stage just in time for Halloween! 👻 On this episode of Along the Rock…
- Sterling Police Trunk or Treat Is Back! Candy, Games & Halloween Fun Downtown · 6 min · Sezon 3Get ready for candy, games, giveaways, and Halloween fun! 👻 On this episode of Along the Rock, host Kierstyn Long sits down with Community Service Officer Mary Toth and Officer…
- Pat’s Table: Turning Love, Faith and a Home-Cooked Meal Into 45,000 Acts of Kindness · 21 min · Sezon 3On this episode of Along the Rock, host Kierstyn Long welcomes Larry Steward from Pat’s Table to share the inspiring story of a community ministry built on love, faith, and…
- Spooky Season on a Budget! 🎃 DIY Halloween Costumes & Money-Saving Tips · 8 min🎃 Cash and Coffee: How to Save Money This Halloween! DIY Costumes, Thrifting & Budget-Friendly Tips Halloween doesn't have to haunt your wallet! 👻 On this episode of Cash and…
- Nolan Kemp on Affordability, Utility Bills, Flock Cameras & Campaign Money · 12 minJoin host Kierstyn Long for a special political candidate edition of Along the Rock featuring Nolan Kemp, a candidate for Illinois State Representative in the 74th District.A…
- Halloween Apple Folklore, Pumpkin Pie History & The Great Pumpkin Smash! 🎃 Part 2 · 23 min · Sezon 3🎃 Halloween Horticulture: Spooky Plant Traditions, Historic Pumpkin Pie & the Pumpkin Smash! What do apples have to do with predicting your future spouse? Why was rosemary…
- Inside Sterling Landmark: Infinite Possibilities for Storage, Business & More · 5 min · Sezon 3Join host Kierstyn Long on this episode of Along the Rock, brought to you by the Radar Free Press, as she visits Sterling Landmark in Sterling, Illinois, to learn how a historic…
- From Cleaning Houses to Changing Lives: Taylor McDaniel’s Community Compassion Mission · 18 min · Sezon 3On this episode of Along the Rock, host Kierstyn Long welcomes Taylor McDaniel of Taylor Sweep to share how a side gig turned into a full-time business and a growing mission to…
- Murder, Mystery & Comedy! Sterling High School Presents Clock Struck 12 🎭 · 8 min · Sezon 3🔎 Murder, Mystery, and Laughs! Sterling High School Presents The Clock Strikes 12 Get ready for a Halloween-season mystery with a comedic twist! 🎭 On this episode of Along the…
- Domestic Violence Awareness: Survivor Stories, Support & Local Resources · 22 min · Sezon 3On this episode of Along the Rock, host Kierstyn Long welcomes Jessica Spohn, Casework and Advocacy Manager, and Jill Sanders McFalls, Director of Crisis Services, from the YWCA…
- Nourish the Journey 5K: Celebrating Breastfeeding, Family & Community Support · 10 min · Sezon 3Join host Kierstyn Long on Along the Rock, brought to you by the Radar Free Press, as she welcomes Gwen Strum from OSF Saint Katharine Medical Center to discuss the Nourish the…
- Pumpkins, Jack-o’-Lanterns & Halloween Horticulture! 🎃 Part 1 · 21 min · Sezon 3🎃 Along the Rock: Pumpkins, Halloween Traditions & the Surprising History of Jack-o’-Lanterns! Why did people originally carve turnips instead of pumpkins for Halloween? And what…
- Rocky Horror Picture Show Returns to Dixon! Live Shadow Cast, Costumes & Halloween Fun · 13 min · Sezon 3Get ready to do the Time Warp again! 🎃 On this episode of Along the Rock, host Kierstyn Long is joined by Holly Vrhel and Kaitlin Haley from Mosaic Theater Troupe and Tori…
- Online Banking vs. Going to the Bank: Which Is Better? · 7 minOnline banking has changed the way we manage our money! ☕💳 On this episode of Cash and Coffee, hosts Quinn Stahr and Emily Zimmerman celebrate World Online Banking Day by…
- Rock Falls UTV & Golf Cart Halloween Spooktacular! 🎃👻 · 10 min🎃 Light Up Rock Falls for the Halloween Spooktacular Parade! 🎃 On this episode of Along the Rock, host Nathan Stahr is joined by Melinda Jones from Rock Falls Tourism to talk…
- Rambling Days: Explore Dixon’s Hidden Natural Beauty by Car! 🌳🍂 · 16 min · Sezon 3On this episode of Along the Rock, host Kierstyn Long sits down with Ana Smith, director of the Ruth Edwards Nature Center at the Dixon Park District, to explore Rambling Days…
- PawPack Pride: Helping Pets and Families in Need · 14 min · Sezon 3On this episode of Along the Rock, host Kierstyn Long welcomes Krystal Spencer of PawPack Pride, along with Bruce, to talk about the new nonprofit and its mission to help animals…
- Hops on the Rock: 100+ Craft Beers, Local Brewers & Fall Fun in Sterling! 🍻 · 19 min · Sezon 3On this episode of Along the Rock, host Kierstyn Long sits down with Janna Groharing, executive director of Sterling Main Street, to talk about the annual Hops on the Rock craft…
- The Power of Volunteering: How Giving Back Can Pay Dividends · 7 min☕ Cash and Coffee: The Value of Volunteerism and Giving Back On this episode of Cash and Coffee, hosts Quinn Stahr and Emily Zimmerman step outside the usual financial…
- Woodlawn Arts Academy: Creative Classes, STEM Activities & Kids Night Out · 16 min · Sezon 3🎨 Woodlawn Arts Academy has something for everyone! On this episode of Along the Rock, host Kierstyn Long sits down with Becky Rich and Sydney Segretto from Woodlawn Arts Academy…
- Sterling Schools Implements Illinois' Bell-to-Bell Cell Phone Ban Early · 23 min · Sezon 3On 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 cellphone…
- Discover Dixon's October Events: Scarecrow Festival, Chili Cook-Off & Trick-or-Treating · 14 min · Sezon 3🍂 Fall is in full swing in Dixon, and Discover Dixon has a packed October planned! On this episode of Along the Rock, host Kierstyn Long talks with Jennifer Lang and Lucas Pauley…
- Dixon Rotary Club Hosts World's Largest Polio Walk · 11 min · Sezon 3On this episode of Along the Rock, host Kierstyn Long welcomes Mary Oros and Tim Kunkel from the Dixon Rotary Club to talk about the upcoming World’s Largest Polio Walk and the…
- AI in the Classroom: Balancing Innovation, Student Learning & Responsible Technology Use · 37 min · Sezon 3On 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, for a…
- Junior Achievement: Inspiring the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs, Leaders & Community Builders · 17 min · Sezon 3On this episode of Along the Rock, host Kierstyn Long sits down with Lysa Hegland from Junior Achievement of the Heartland to explore how the organization is helping students…
- What Should You Do With Extra Money? Cash Envelope Budgeting Explained · 7 minWhat should you do when your budget actually leaves you with money left over? On this episode of Cash and Coffee, Quinn Stahr and Emily Zimmerman continue the conversation about…
- Lumberjacks, Skillet Throwing & Fall Fun! Selmi’s Family Farm Has It All · 10 min · Sezon 3Get ready for a day of lumberjacks, fall fun, and family activities at Selmi’s Greenhouse and Family Farm! On this episode of Along the Rock, host Nathan Stahr talks with Melinda…
- Sauk Valley Friends of NRA Banquet: Supporting Local Youth Shooting Sports · 15 min · Sezon 3On this episode of Along the Rock, host Kierstyn Long is joined by Dale Hayen and Anna Garcia from Sauk Valley Friends of NRA to talk about the organization’s 32nd annual banquet…
- One Decision Changed His Life: Turning a Devastating Crash Into a Mission to Save Lives · 39 min · Sezon 3On this episode of Along the Rock, host Kierstyn Long sits down with Nick and Brennen Neblung from Bobby’s Crash Foundation to share the story behind the foundation and the…







