Nelson news
Nothing new from Nelson in the news feeds lately, so here’s what’s happening next door.
From the schools
Notices, meetings and news from Nelson’s own institutions, on their own sites.
- New Final Exam Exemptions 2026-27
You can view the new/updated Final Exam Exemptions for school year 2026-27. Final Exam Exemptions 2026-27 The post New Final Exam Exemptions 2026-27 first appeared on Rock Falls Township High School.
Aug 25 - Weather Related Athletic Announcements
Starting this school year, you will be able to view all school and athletic related weather announcements here. You can click the link below to view current weather and notifications regarding school and any after school events. RFHS Weather Notifications The post Weather Related Athletic Announcem…
Jul 14 - 2026-2027 PARKING PASS
The attached form is the 2026-2027 Parking Pass form. These will be on sale through the summer starting July 7th. The cost is $30. Your student must be registered and all past fees must be paid in full before we can sell you a parking pass. We will be selling these Monday-Thursday from 8am-3pm. The…
Jul 7
Nelson sports
High-school and local teams, from the sports pages.
Thomas Nelson vs Tates Creek Girls Volleyball - Sep 19, 2026
Ryan Nelson
Susanna Nelson - Blue Mountain Bucks Junior Varsity Girls Basketball (Wells River, VT)
Lexie Nelson
Zackary Nelson - Zion Chapel Rebels Junior Varsity Football (Jack, AL)
Vincent Nelson
Thomas Nelson vs Larue County Football - Aug 21, 2026
Gretna vs Nelson County Football - Oct 9, 2026 - High School On SI
Headlines from next door
Nelson’s own feed is quiet, so here’s news from the towns around it.
Sterling High School (IL) Football
Soccer On Demand Games - North Boone High School - Poplar Grove, IL
Dixon High School Football - Dixon, IL
Team Highlights: Varsity Football Morton High School vs. Sterling High School - Sterling
Game Teaser: Varsity Football Oregon High School vs. Dixon High School Highlights
Sterling’s Midway Drive-in hits the market; owners say they’ve accomplished goals after 19 years of ownership
From neighbors
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Headlines come from the outlets that cover Nelson, found through Google News; stories with Nelson in the headline come first, and outlets or places that aren’t Nelson, IL are left out. Articles belong to their publishers and aren’t independently verified; every story links to the publisher who wrote it. Topics are sorted automatically from each headline’s words. Notices, meetings and events come from the town, school district and library websites, read every morning and linked to the page that posted them. Game listings come from the NFHS Network.