This photo of Wednesday, March 15, 2023, marked the bridging of two Arrow of Light-ranked Cub Scouts into Scouts BSA, of Morrison, IL. Brinkley, second from right, could continue in a Scouts BSA all-female Troop, if five members were interested. Currently, the five members of Scouts BSA Troop 96 are […]
By Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The cold trip to Rock Island, IL, allowed the Morrison Mustangs to add another victory to the 2023-24 Basketball season. Chase Newman (12 pts.) and Carson Strating (16 pts.) led the offense, that outscored the Pioneers in every quarter, to record the 53-42 win. Morrison: […]
Ruth A. Kath, 89, of Morrison, IL, formerly of Aurora, IL, died Friday, January 19, 2024, at her home in Morrison. Ruth was born May 27, 1934, in Aurora, IL to John and Wanda (Elbe) Miller. She attended East Aurora High School. In May of 1960 Ruth married Martin Kath […]
Clinton Community College has announced the recipient of the 2024 Connie Campbell Memorial Customer Service Award. The award was created in memory of CCC employee Connie Campbell of Camanche, IA, who passed away in June of 2006. The award honors a CCC employee whose work reflects that customer care that […]
The Clinton Community College Library Art Gallery is hosting an exhibit of pieces by CCC students through February 2024. Artwork includes paintings and drawings using a variety of techniques. The community is invited to attend an Artist Reception on Wednesday, February 7, at 4:00 p.m. The Library Art Gallery is […]
The Clinton College College B-rrry Scurry is the first race in the Clinton, IA, area Mississippi River Challenge. Participants of three Clinton races (the CCC B-rrry Scurry 4-Mile Run; the Pam Pray Memorial 4-Mile Run (April 7); one of the three Clinton Half Marathon Races(September 8), will earn the large, […]
By Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. On Thursday, January 17, 2024, the Morrison Fillies failed to recover from the opening quarter deficit and fell to the Lady Rams 49-45. Morrison: 13 – 9 – 10 – 13 = 45 Riverdale: 20 – 5 – 11 – 13 = 49 Filly Scoring: […]
By Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The Morrison, IL, Mustangs hosted the Orion, IL, Chargers on a cold, blustery night and played a balanced game, to send them home with a loss 66-59 on Friday, January 19, 2024. Orion: 11 – 17 – 11 – 16 = 59 Morrison: 16 […]
Cory Law of Whiteside County Health Department stated on Friday, January 19, 2024, prepared this update from the National Weather Service of the Quad Cities, discussing the extreme cold this weekend and potential for icing next week. Please monitor weather.gov/quadcitiesfor more information throughout the weekend. Bitterly cold conditions will continue […]
The Whiteside Forum will host guest speaker Andrew Stutzke, a Sterling, IL, native and the morning meteorologist for WQAD TV8. He will attend on Sunday afternoon, January 28, 2024, in the City of Morrison Community Room at Odell Public Library in Morrison, IL. Odell Public Library is located at 307 […]
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, January 12, 2024. Arrests: None. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 1-17-2024 Jennifer Reynolds 45 Morrison, IL Failure to Yield-Exiting Private Drive 1-18-2024 Cal Xona 34 […]
The relatively moderate 18-degree temperature on Thursday morning, January 18, 2024, might have encouraged those who visited The Loft on Main to assemble. From left-to-right are Nancy Usterbowski, Mona Milder, Monica Oncken, Loft Volunteer Pat McGarvey, Everett Pannier, and Mary Ellen Brackemyer. Marcia Haag, Barney Habben, and Andrea Dalton departed […]
Over 1100 students received their degrees from Northern Illinois University in December 2023. Included among the graduates was Adam Lindstrom, of Morrison, IL. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree, with a Major in Sport Management. Northern Illinois University is a student-centered, Nationally recognized, public research University, with expertise that […]
By Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. A cold trip to Oregon High School ended with a one-sided victory for the Morrison Fillies, on Wednesday, January 17, 2023. Camryn Veltrop led the Fillies with 28 points, as the contest was decided early by the Fillies’ dominance. Oregon: 4 – 8 – 4 […]
The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, will host Third Thursday, on January 18, 2024, from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., before the gallery doors open. Come in and say hello! Third Thursdays offer a pleasant opportunity for our residents to meet in a friendly environment and chat. […]