Episodes

  • Talk Line: Dallas Knack talks summer events at the SVACC

    Talk Line: Dallas Knack talks summer events at the SVACC
    Jul 9 2026
    On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark welcomes Dallas Knack of the Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce to discuss a busy season of upcoming community events. They preview the Chamber's Young Creators Camp, Youth & Ag Day, and other programs designed to connect, educate and engage families and businesses throughout the Sauk Valley this summer.
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    17 mins
  • Talk Line: Janna Groharing talks Sterling Street Fest and other summer events

    Talk Line: Janna Groharing talks Sterling Street Fest and other summer events
    Jul 8 2026
    On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark sits down with Janna Groharing from Sterling Main Street to talk about the organization's upcoming summer events, including the Sterling Street Fest, Hot Dog Days, and more.
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    18 mins
  • Talk Line: Spencer Aurand shares updates from The Dixon: Historic Theatre

    Talk Line: Spencer Aurand shares updates from The Dixon: Historic Theatre
    Jul 7 2026
    On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark sits down with Spencer Aurand to talk about The Dixon: Historic Theatre's upcoming production of Guys & Dolls with Dixon Stage Left, ticket scam concerns and more.
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    11 mins
  • Talk Line: Melinda Jones talks summer events in Rock Falls

    Talk Line: Melinda Jones talks summer events in Rock Falls
    Jul 7 2026
    On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark is joined by Melinda Jones from Rock Falls Tourism to talk summer events in Rock Falls, including its upcoming Eats N Beats celebration, Taco Throwdown, Cardboard Regatta and more.
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    10 mins
  • Talk Line: Noah Grot & Katie Pratt talk summer fun with the FNBA

    Talk Line: Noah Grot & Katie Pratt talk summer fun with the FNBA
    Jul 2 2026
    On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark is joined by Katie Pratt and Noah Grot to talk about the First National Bank in Amboy's involvement in community events this summer, including the Lee County Fair.
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    12 mins
  • Talk Line: Jim Grot shares summer events and classes at SVCC

    Talk Line: Jim Grot shares summer events and classes at SVCC
    Jul 2 2026
    On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark chats with Jim Grot about the events and classes taking place at Sauk Valley Community College this summer, including its Lake Michigan Lunch Cruise, EMT Basic Program, Welding for Vets and more.
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    13 mins
  • Talk Line: Rage Ledbetter chats about his performance with Dixon Stage Left

    Talk Line: Rage Ledbetter chats about his performance with Dixon Stage Left
    Jul 1 2026
    Here's a cleaner, more engaging version:On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark is joined by local performer and comic book artist Rage Ledbetter. The two discuss sharing the stage in Dixon Stage Left's recent Readers Theatre production of Everybody's Favorite Mothers, reflect on the experience, and talk about Rage's work as both a performer and comic book artist.If you'd like, I can also make it a little more conversational and podcast-friendly to encourage more clicks.
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    16 mins
  • Talk Line: Melinda Jones shares the latest summer events in Rock Falls

    Talk Line: Melinda Jones shares the latest summer events in Rock Falls
    Jun 30 2026
    On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark chats with Melinda Jones from Rock Falls Tourism about the city's upcoming summer events, including its Independence Day celebration, Eats N Beats at RB&W District Park and more.
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    11 mins