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J & K Deliveries open for business

DIXON – Jessica Farrar and Koss Ayivi have started a 24/7 business running errands for residents in the Sauk Valley.

J & K Deliveries, 301 E. Graham St., will deliver groceries, clean houses, pick up prescriptions, do house and pet sitting, gift shopping and laundry, and cook and deliver lunches or dinners within a 25-mile radius of Dixon, Sterling and Rock Falls, the owners say.

Their goal is to run errands and do mundane jobs so their customers have more free time. Most of their business is geared toward large working families, veterans and senior citizens, they said.

Call 815-677-2686, email help4you@jkdeliveries.com or go to www.jkdeliveries.com to learn more.

Prescott’s adds U-Haul truck

STERLING – Prescott’s Electronic Playground, 3610 E. Lincolnway, has added U-Haul truck and trailer rentals to its wireless phone and satellite business.

Those needing moving services now will have increased convenience and a shorter distance to travel when moving, U-Haul said in a news release.

At Prescott’s, you can rent moving vans, open trailers, closed trailers, furniture pads, appliance and furniture dollies.

Hours are 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.

G to uhaul.com or call 815-625-3106 for more information.

Pampered Pawz has new location

STERLING – Pampered Pawz has moved to 1201 E. Fourth St, owner Kayla Hunt said.

Legis Studio previously occupied the spot.

The grooming business left its space at 3512 E. Lincolnway in McCormick Place shortly after Thanksgiving.

Have a business tip? Let us know. Email SVM reporters Bridget Flynn, bflynn@saukvalley.com or Derek Barichello, dbarichello@saukvalley.com, or call 800-798-4085, ext. 521 or 526.

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