Episodes

  • Talk-Line: Charlene Bielema on Dixon street repairs, other local news

    Talk-Line: Charlene Bielema on Dixon street repairs, other local news
    Jun 25 2025
    In a TALK-LINE interview for June 25, Charlene Bielema, Shaw Local's editor for the Dixon Telegraph and Sterling Gazette, discusses street repair projects in Dixon, a local Dixon native making her mark in music and a special addition to the Dixon Petunia Festival parade from Wisconsin.

    Also discussed were new shops starting in Sterling and a list of fireworks displays and swim pool facilities available during the summer.
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    13 mins
  • Talk-Line: Reagan Mass Transit District

    Talk-Line: Reagan Mass Transit District
    Jun 25 2025
    A TALK-LINE interview for June 25 features Reagan Mass Transit District Executive Director Greg Gates and Director of Human Resources Kendra Hull. They will review the district's inaugural golf outing held earlier this month along with a preview of Reagan services to rural Winnebago County starting July 1 and information on upcoming appearances at festivals and events this summer.
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    14 mins
  • Talk-Line: Leah Nelson on the Dixon Petunia Festival

    Talk-Line: Leah Nelson on the Dixon Petunia Festival
    Jun 24 2025
    The TALK-LINE interview for June 24 featured the second vice president of the 2025 Dixon Petunia Festival, Leah Nelson, previewing the entire event starting with pre-festival information leading up to the four-day celebration, running July 3 through 6.

    Also discussed were pre-festival savings on riverfront concert tickets and carnival wristbands plus a 50/50 fireworks fundraising drawing on July 6.
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    25 mins
  • Talk-Line: Reagan Run Committee member Nancy Varga

    Talk-Line: Reagan Run Committee member Nancy Varga
    Jun 23 2025
    The TALK-LINE interview for June 23 featured 2025 Reagan Run Committee member Nancy Varga, spotlighting the 25th Reagan Run 5K Run/Walk coming up on Saturday, July 5, during the annual Dixon Petunia Festival. More than 700 people are already registered for the event.

    Discussion included the change in the course this year due to construction, how to register up until the day of the event, the kids' Fun Run that proceeds the main event, and who has sponsored and who will benefit from this year’s activities.
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    21 mins
  • Talk-Line: Susie Welch on Lee County Council on Aging events

    Talk-Line: Susie Welch on Lee County Council on Aging events
    Jun 20 2025
    The TALK-LINE interview for June 20 featured the executive director of the Lee County Council on Aging, Susie Welch, discussing upcoming events on the LCCOA calendar, including a senior fair and open house June 24 at the Senior Center in Dixon.

    Also coming up are a visit by Lee County historian Tom Wadsworth and wife, Nancy, for two seminars in July; a series of presentations through Lee County Extension on healthy aging starting in August; a Root Beer Float Social fundraiser in August; trips to the Black Hills in South Dakota and Myrtle Beach, Florida, this year as well as trips to Ireland, Scotland and Italy in 2026; and an expansion of services through monthly visits across Lee County.
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    17 mins
  • Talk-Line: Sam Kersey, on Rock Falls "Summer Splash"

    Talk-Line: Sam Kersey, on Rock Falls "Summer Splash"
    Jun 19 2025
    The TALK-LINE interview for June 29 featured the President and CEO of the Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce, Sam Kersey, previewing the upcoming 2025 “Summer Splash” event Saturday June 21 at the Rock Falls riverfront.

    From the Sterling Rock Falls YMCA 5-K run/walk at 10 a.m. to the “Sizzlin Meat-Up” fundraiser drawing at 6:45 p.m., Kersey spotlights all events for the entire day. Most activities are free to the public with registration and further information available at the Rock Falls chamber website.
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    23 mins
  • Talk-Line: Shaw Local News on motorbikes in Dixon and more

    Talk-Line: Shaw Local News on motorbikes in Dixon and more
    Jun 18 2025
    The TALK-LINE interview for June 18 featured Shaw Local News Representatives Charlene Bielema and Brandon Clark talking about important happenings across the area including the new name for the Sterling Riverfront area and an issue with motorbikes in Dixon.

    Other topics discussed: the Rock Falls “Sick-The Magazine” block party, a story on an “Unsung Hero” and the annual Reagan Run.
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    12 mins
  • Talk-Line: Hope Cancer Wellness Center's Joan Padilla

    Talk-Line: Hope Cancer Wellness Center's Joan Padilla
    Jun 18 2025
    The TALK-LINE interview for June 18 featured Hope Cancer Wellness Center Executive Director Joan Padilla.

    Padilla discusses special activities on the calendar coming up including a dietary seminar presented on July 2, “Walking for Wellness” outings at Sinnissippi and Lowell Parks, creating a “Memory Bracelet” July 23 and a reminder of regular programs like “Facing The Challenge” along with yoga, massage and acupuncture clinics.
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    14 mins