Morrison, IL, Chief of Police Mike Moon submitted this Arrest Report on Thursday, January 15, 2026. On Friday, January 9, 2026, Morrison Police arrested Tamela Kuehl, age 67, for Failure to Appear on a Retail Theft charge. Kuehl was taken to the Whiteside County Jail. On Sunday, January 4, […]
Iowa State University awarded degrees to 1751 graduates this fall. Graduate and undergraduate Commencement ceremonies were held December 19-20, 2025, at Hilton Coliseum, in Ames, IA. Jacob Kenneth Moore, from Rock Falls, IL, earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agricultural Studies.
Editor’s note: Click to read about the upcoming first program. 2026 programs at Fulton’s Windmill Cultural Center will be sponsored by de Immigrant Volunteer Millers, with a grant from D. S. Flikkema Foundation. Events are held at the Windmill Cultural Center at 111 Tenth Avenue, in Fulton, IL. Resolve […]
Editor’s note: Click here to see the year’s program list. Volunteer Millers at Fulton’s Windmill Area will host Marcy Lawrence and Beth Lancaster, who traveled together to Iceland for a festive Christmas trip. Friends for 30 years, the pair journeyed to Iceland in 2024, to view the holiday decorations […]
Mustangs VS Rockridge, January 13, 2026 Wt. Winner Team Score Mor R 106 Nate Lower R forfeit 0 6 113 Landon Rubright M Fall 5:23 6 0 120 Cael Wright M Fall 2:09 6 0 126 Eli Modglin M Fall 1:58 6 0 132 C. Blumenstein R Fall 3:07 […]
Area musicians and instrumental music lovers are cordially invited to attend the first 2026 Open, Acoustic Old-Time Jam on Sunday, January 28. The venue is Lyndon Area Historical Society, (former Congregation Church), 405 4th Street, Lyndon, IL, 61261. Mark your calendar: future Old-Time Jams will be held on the […]
By Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor. The Morrison City Council convened on Monday, January 12, 2026, without Aldermen Bruckner, Tichler and Buckwalter In attendance. Much discussion followed the subject of replacing the Waste Water Treatment Plant blowers, at a cost of $226,672.74. Shane Osborn, Superintendent of Utilities, explained the need to emphasize that the […]
Ronald W. Mills, 87, of Champaign, IL, formerly of Morrison, died Saturday, January 10, 2026, at his home in Champaign. Ron was born on March 12, 1938, in Whiteside County, IL, to Arthur W. and Fern R. (Richmond) Mills. He graduated from Morrison High School and later attended the […]
The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, will host “Third Thursday,” on January 18, 2026, (before the gallery doors open) from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. Male and female visitors are urged to relax in conversation. Third Thursday gatherings offer a pleasant opportunity for our residents and […]
Morrison High School Honor Roll students below are listed for the 2nd Quarter of 2025-2026. 4.00 AND ABOVE Class of 2026 Allie Anderson, Emily T. Arias, Annabelle Blevins, Harper Buikema, Paige LaShelle, Peyton Lowery, Levi Milder, Sophia Milnes, Leah Nice, Collin Renkes, Noah Robbins, Isabella Scachette, Lexi Walters, Abigail […]
Morrison High School Wrestlers defeated both opponents at a home dual meet, on Thursday, January 8, 2026. Mustangs VS Stillman Valley Wt. Winner Team Score Mor SV 106 Carter Paulsen SV Forfeit 0 6 113 Landon Rubright M Forfeit 6 0 120 Cael Wright M Fall 2:37 6 0 […]
Elizabeth “Betty” L. Ashpole, age 87, of Morrison, IL, died at her home on Saturday, January 10, 2026. Betty was born on August 8, 1938, in Sterling, IL, to Thomas P. and Helen C. (Sauer) Burke. She was educated in the Catholic grade schools in Sterling and attended Newman […]
Four music ensembles from the Clinton Symphony Orchestra will perform at 2:00 p.m. Sunday afternoon, January 11, 2026, at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 439 Third Avenue South, in Clinton, IA. It is the fourth concert in the Symphony’s 72nd season. Detailed information for the music to be performed […]
Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society will meet on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the Lincoln Learning Center, 611 E. 3rd Street, Sterling, IL, beginning at 2:00 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend and experience the travel program by Dana and Jodie Fellows. There is never a cost to attend […]
Clarke University, Dubuque, IA, is proud to announce that 237 students earned a spot on the Dean’s List for the Fall 2025 semester. The list recognizes full-time Clarke students who have earned a 3.65 grade-point average or above, on a 4.0 scale, with a minimum of 12 graded undergraduate […]