John “Jack” M. Bennett, Sr., 88, of Fulton, IL, died Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at home, surrounded by his loving family. Jack was born January 17, 1936, to Marvin and Nellie (Stuit) Bennett in Clinton, IA. He was educated in the Fulton grade schools and graduated from Fulton High School […]
Dennis James Altfillisch, 71, of Morrison, IL, unexpectedly passed away on June 27, 2024. Dennis was born January 1, 1953, in Hazel Green, WI, to Cleland and Geneva (Wand) Altfillisch. He was educated in the Elizabeth, IL, schools and was the oldest of four siblings. He married his High […]
Dorothy K. Bielema, 93, of Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, Morrison, IL, died Sunday, June 30, 2024, at Resthave. Dorothy was born July 26, 1930, in Fenton, IL, to Frank and Tena (Pessman) Feldt. She was educated at the Mount Hope School in rural Whiteside County and then graduated […]
Prophetstown, IL, will hold its annual fireworks spectacular over the Rock River, in Prophetstown State Park, on Saturday, July 6, 2024. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. The sparkle starts at dusk.
The following Arrests were made, and Citations issued since Friday, June 21, 2024. Over the weekend of Saturday, June 22, and Sunday, June 23, Morrison Police Department conducted a Distracted Driver Detail, specifically identifying cellular phone usage violations. Distracted driving is a leading cause of traffic accidents, potentially causing […]
Chloe Austin-Roeder of Morrison, IL, has been named to the Dean’s List for the 2024 Spring semester at the University of New England. Deans’ List students have attained a grade point average of 3.3 or better out of a possible 4.0, at the end of the semester. The […]
The Clinton Community College 2024 Spring Semester results for President’s List and Deans’ Lists follow. All names listed are area Illinois residents. Placement on the President’s List requires students to earn a 4.0 Grade Point Average, with a minimum of six credit hours. Albany, Dane Johnson and Kristin […]
Quincy University, in Quincy, IL, released its Dean’s List for the Spring 2024 semester. Honorees must earn a semester grade point average of at least 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale), to be included in the biannual Dean’s List. In total, 425 students received the honor during the Spring […]
Iowa State University announces spring 2024 Dean’s List More than 10,600 Iowa State University students in Ames, IA, have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement, by being named to the Spring semester 2024 Dean’s List. Students named to the Dean’s List must earn a grade point average of at […]
Clarke University in Dubuque, IA, extends a warm congratulations to the following Class of 2024 May graduate. Morrison, IL, resident Lauren Vos graduated with a Degree in Physical Therapy, majoring in Physical Therapy. Founded in 1843 by the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Clarke University is […]
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL, announced its Spring 2024 Dean’s List students. To earn this distinction, students must meet a minimum semester grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale in the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology, or a minimum of 3.75 on a 4.0 scale […]
Loras College in Dubuque, IA, announced the names of students who achieved Dean’s List status for the 2024 Spring Semester. A student must earn a 3.5 grade point average and carry a minimum of 12 credit hours to be recognized. Morrison, IL, resident Laney Edgeton has been so honored.
Marjorie “Marge” L. Rushmeyer, 99, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at Rock River Hospice & Home in Sterling, IL. Marge was born on August 26, 1924, in Rochelle, IL, to Earl and Florence (Cronk) Brown. She soon moved to Morrison and was educated in Morrison schools, graduating […]
On Sunday, June 30, 2024, Spring Valley Reformed Church will host a new, local band, for their Summer Nights series.
On Monday, June 24, 2024, at approximately 4:09 p.m., Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office Telecommunications received a 911 call, reporting a two-vehicle crash at U. S. Route 30 and Illinois Route 136, in Fulton, IL. Initial investigation by the sheriff’s Office determined a red Hyundai, driven by 79-year-old Wayne Kubert of […]