The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, October 6, 2023. Arrests: None. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 10-06-2023 Female Juvenile 16 Morrison, IL Improper Backing 10-11-2023 John Bartgen 27 Clinton, IA Disobeyed […]
Written and photos by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The Senior members of the Morrison Fillies Volleyball team played their last scheduled home match, on Thursday, October 12, 2023. They were recognized prior to the action. Senior athletes are shown below.
On Saturday morning, October 14, 2023, the Moon will become aligned between the Sun’s light and Earth’s surface in North, Central, and South America. This will create an eclipse called by NASA “The Ring of Fire.” What you will see during the annular eclipse depends on where you are viewing […]
Three Farmers National Bank facilities–Geneseo, Morrison, and Prophetstown, IL–hold an annual pumpkin contest. Michelle Renkes noted, “for quite a few years,” the banks have done this entertaining art form, as a charitable initiative. Beginning Monday, October 2, 2023, the public has been invited to vote for their favorite. The designer […]
Fall Band and Choir Concerts begin at 6:00 p.m. tonight, October 12, 2023, at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. Erin Morris is the Choir and Madrigals Teacher. Band Instructor is Anni Suman. The Junior High Band and Choir will showcase skills in their first concert of the […]
Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. A gathering of over 20 concerned citizens filled the City of Morrison Community Room, on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. They anticipated voicing their opinions concerning the future action proposed for changing traffic flow, at the intersection of Genesee Street and U. S. Route 30. […]
Resthave Marketing Director Karla Burn submitted the press release and photographs. Each fall, our Homecoming Royalty is chosen from peers, family, friends, and staff at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL. Congratulations to our Kings and Queens of 2023. Our Assisted Living King is Larry Bealer, and […]
During the next 18-24 months, CGH Medical Center will undergo major construction, involving the entrance, Lobby, Admitting Department, Auxiliary Gift Shop, and CGH Café. The 20,000 square foot project will enhance and modernize the most-dated parts of the hospital. We will provide a number of benefits, including: 1. expanded, comfortable […]
Ruth Corene Adolph, 98, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at Homestead Assisted Living & Memory Care in Morrison. Ruth was born September 17, 1925, in Morrison, to Henry and Cornelia (Dykema) Smith. She attended Morrison Grade Schools and was a graduate of Morrison High School. She married […]
The Morrison Chamber of Commerce member event for Thursday, October 12, 2023, has a change in location. The Meet and Greet will be held at The American Legion Post 328, 306 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Photos and report by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. On a night of anticipation, Friday, October 6, 2023, the Morrison Mustangs became their own opponent and fell to the Rockridge Rockets 14-7. Opportunity knocked early for the Mustangs, when Chase Newman recovered a fumble on the first Rockridge offensive play on […]
This essay was submitted by Arthur C. Donart, Ph.D. The political season is here already, thanks to being so close to Iowa. Unfortunately, we are bombarded with all the political ads of G.O.P. Presidential wannabes. These ads do give us some insight into the bankruptcy of the Republican Party. Vote […]
Trapping permits are available for the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. Trap tag sales began on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at the Upper Mississippi River NationalWildlife and Fish Refuge. Please note that, a State Trapping License and cash orcheck for $30 is required to obtain trap tags. […]
The Black Box Theatre in downtown Moline, IL, presents Tennessee Williams’s gothic drama “Suddenly Last Summer.” Tickets are available at theblackboxtheatre.com or at the door for $16. The show runs October 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, and 28 at 7:30 p.m., with a matinee on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at […]
Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) is a free, Statewide Health Insurance counseling service, for Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers. Your local SHIP Counselor, Kathy Schmidt, can answer questions about Medicare, Medicaid, enrollment, drug plan information, and more. Several new things are taking place in Medicare for 2024.1. Are you turning […]