Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. The Monday, January 23, 2023, meeting of the Morrison City Council was opened with the introduction of, and presentation of the Oath of Office to, the new Morrison Police Chief, Pedro N. Valladares, Jr. Chief Valladares will begin his service to the Morrison […]
On Wednesday, January 25, 2023, Superintendent Scott Vance submitted this Letter to the Editor. Dear Parents/Guardians:The Morrison School District would like to announce the following calendar changes for theremainder of the 2022-2023 school year. Second Semester Early-Out Days:January 11 and January 25February 8 and February 22March 8 and March 22April […]
The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall, a 3/5 scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, D. C., will make a visit to Rock Falls, IL, from Thursday, August 31, through Monday, September 4, 2023. The wall will be on display along the Rock River, at the RB&W District […]
Morrison Early Learning Program The Morrison Early Learning Program at Northside Elementary School, 520 N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL, will sponsor preschool screenings, for those children who live in the Morrison School District, and who will be three- or four-years-old before September 1, 2023. As a part of the screening […]
Please lower the United States flags and the State flags at all buildings until sunset, Thursday, January 26, 2023. As a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on January 21, 2023, in Monterey Park, California, by the authority vested in me as President […]
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced the launch of his Valentines for Veterans drive. Residents, schools, and organizations in Illinois’ 17th Congressional District are invited to create handmade valentine’s cards and deliver them to Congressman Sorensen’s District Office in Rock Island, IL. The collection started Tuesday, January 24, 2023, and continues […]
To all Owners and Occupiers of Lands Lying Within the Boundaries of The Whiteside County Soil and Water Conservation District: Notice is hereby given that an Election will be held on the 1st day of February, 2023, from 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the USDA Building, 400 Wilkens Drive, […]
Mercury, a leading global, bipartisan public strategy firm, announced on Monday, January 23, 2023, that former United States Congresswoman Cheri Bustos has joined the firm as Co-Chair. As a former senior member of House leadership with a long career in both the public and private sectors, Bustos brings decades of […]
The CGH Auxiliary will host a one-day shoe sale on Monday, February 6, 2023, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Shoe Roads Productions sale will be located in the CGH Ryberg Auditorium, 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling, IL. Shoes featured in the sale are athletic/tennis/leisure shoes for men and […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. The Morrison Mustangs allowed a 10-point lead, entering the final quarter, to slip away at Sherrard, IL. Morrison dropped to a 42-35 defeat to the Tigers, on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. player pts. player pts. McQueen 6 Johnson – M Newman […]
Iowa State University, in Ames, Iowa, announced its fall 2022 Dean’s List. More than 10,200 Iowa State University students have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement, by being named to the fall semester 2022 Dean’s List. Students named to the Dean’s List must have earned a grade point average of […]
Ali Moore is looking for some good luck from a “good Samaritan.” She writes, “It’s a long shot, but over the summer I lost a green “horse rope” dog leash, with brass fittings. I believe [it happened] on Cherry [Street] in front of True Value. “I used that leash for […]
Marc Adami informs the general public, “If you are free Sunday afternoon on January 29[, 2023,] and interested in my topic or–want to know what Whiteside Forum is all about and what it does–this will be your opportunity.” The Whiteside Forum will host Captain Marc Adami on January 29. […]
Over 1100 students received their degrees from Northern Illinois University in December 2022. Included among the graduates was Jacob Schlegel of Morrison, IL, who earned a Bachelor of Science in History. Northern Illinois University is a student-centered, Nationally-recognized public research university, with expertise that benefits its region and spans the […]
Rev. Dr. Michael Selburg compiled this information. He asked, “Are you or anyone you know in need of food assistance, in the Morrison, IL, area? Here is what is currently available. MORRISON CHARITABLE FOODPANTRYLocation: United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, ILScheduled: Non-holiday Thursdays from 8:00 – 10:00 a.m.Offering produce, […]