Dixon, Sterling, Prophetstown students graduate from Iowa State

Whiteside County deputies ask for public’s help investigating hit-and-run after bicyclist injured

The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help as deputies investigate a hit-and-run crash that seriously injured a bicyclist Sunday night near Rock Falls.

Dixon mobile home park explosion sends resident to hospital

An explosion at a manufactured home in a Dixon mobile home park sent one resident to the hospital Monday morning and prompted an evacuation of the entire community due to elevated gas levels.

Freeport man charged with multiple weapons offenses in Whiteside County

Charges include armed violence, defacing identification marks on a firearm, and unlawful possession of a controlled substance, according to court records

Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Brandon Clark interviews Karen Kaufman from Dixon Stage Left

On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark chats with Karen Kaufman about Dixon Stage Left's 2026 season, including its upcoming production of "Everybody's Favorite Mothers" this weekend.

Dixon mobile home explosion sends 1 to hospital with ‘significant injuries’

An explosion at a manufactured home in a Dixon mobile home park sent one resident to the hospital early Monday morning and prompted an evacuation of the entire community due to elevated gas levels