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Introducing WNIJ's Community Spotlight, your go-to series for all things local and noteworthy, hosted by Jason Cregier. We highlight the events that matter most to you and bring you face-to-face with the individuals who bring these events to life. Through engaging interviews and on-the-ground coverage, we celebrate the spirit and diversity of our community. Have an event we should know about? Submit it here.

Food, fun and enjoying the Rock River in the sun. Summer is a Splash in Rock Falls

Northern Public Radio | By Jason Cregier

Published June 13, 2024 at 11:27 AM CDT

Enjoy food, fun and sun at Rock Fall's Summer Splash June 21-22.

This week's Community Spotlight features a conversation on the Rock Falls summer festival Summer Splash. WNIJ's Morning Edition host Jason Cregier chatted about the event with the President & CEO of Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce, Sam Smith.

The conversation features food, fun, sun, dancing and dogs. There is even a mention of alligator bratwurst. Yes, you read that right, alligator brats.

Summer Splash is June 21-22 in Rock Falls.

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