United Way of Lee County is inviting community members to take part in a drive-thru community pasta drive on Friday, May 8, to help support local children through its upcoming Summer Eats meal program.

The meal will be served from 5 to 7 p.m.

The prayer breakfast will begin at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, May 7, at New Life Lutheran Church in Sterling.

Alexandra Setchell plans to attend the University of Iowa to study pre-medicine.

Full Throttle Monster Trucks will be at the fair Thursday, Aug. 20, and the famous Bigfoot truck will be on the track.

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The Millie Moo Foundation in Hillsdale has been selected as the first-place recipient of the ninth annual Sterling Federal Bank Charity Challenge, earning the top award of $20,000 to support pediatric cancer families and fund agricultural scholarships.

From the toe-tapping sounds of the Bellson Music Fest to the family-friendly fun of the Spooktacular Halloween Lighted Golf Cart & UTV Parade, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this season in Rock Falls.

Resthave Care and Rehabilitation in Morrison has recently received several generous donations.