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Rock Falls, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning Rock Falls! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Lumberjack Show
  • Taco Throwdown Festival at RB&W District Park
  • Mental Health Board at Whiteside County Health Department

... and check out 1 more event on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 69 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Monday: Variable clouds with a shower, temps: high: 66, low: 53.
  • Tuesday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 62 and low of 51 degrees.

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rock Falls

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★ Featured events ★

    Saturday October 3
  • Lumberjack Show →
    Selmi's Greenhouse & Family Farm, 1206 Dixon Ave, Rock Falls
    9:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hello!
    I'm offering a mobile mechanic service, whatever you may need, I go straight to you and I can get it done! (Nextdoor RBW and Hennepin Canal)
  • Arby's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Rock Falls. Apply here.
  • Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Rock Falls. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rock Falls here.

🗞 Nearby News

Sterling

  • Sterling, on Brady Berlin's 19-yard TD run with 32 seconds left, wins 63-56 shootout at Galesburg (shawlocal.com)
  • Sterling to kick off holiday season with lighted Christmas parade (shawlocal.com)
  • Woodlawn Academy October Production: 'Madagascar Kids' (thecity1.com)

Dixon

  • Dick's Drive-Thru Fuel to open in Dixon in October (shawlocal.com)

Ok Rock Falls! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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