Robert “Bob” F. Renner, Jr., 50, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, May 19, 2022, at his home. Bob was born July 11, 1971, in Clinton, IA, to Robert and Joan (Fredricks) Renner, Sr. He was educated in the Morrison grade schools and was as 1989 graduate of Morrison High School. […]
Editor’s note: Tracy Henson supplied the photo of her younger daughter with medals. The photo of Kate Henson swimming the Butterfly stroke was taken by a Clinton Herald staff member. Morrison High School Senior Kate Henson signed a Letter of Intent to attend University of Wisconsin in Stevens Point, WI, […]
In November 2021, the Morrison Lions Foundation and Morrison American Legion Post 328 began a campaign to raise funds, to replace the 350 flags that line U. S. Highway 30 and IL Route 78 through the City of Morrison, IL. The Morrison community and donors with connections to the area […]
Editor’s note: Camden White’s grandmother, Connie White, supplied the team with the most delicious chocolate chip cookies! At then end of school on Thursday, May 19, 2022, members of the Boys Track and Field team received a Junior High send-off, to offer them good luck over the weekend. Then the […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. Morrison Community Unit School District #6 School Board of Directors convened in the District Office, without President Jim Ridley, on Monday, May 16, 2022. Members discussed and approved key issues, that effect the future of the District for the near future. A plan […]
A Baccalaureate Service will be held Sunday evening, May 22, 2022, at 6:30 p.m., at Emmanuel Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL. Rich Criss wrote, “We are truly excited to bring back Baccalaureate for our area High School graduates! Please spread the word and share this press release. All […]
Judith Colleen Temple, 72, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at Genesis East Medical Center in Davenport, IA. Judy was born March 4, 1950, in Fairfield, IA, to John and Rosetta (Ranard) Martin. She attended United Township High School in East Moline, IL. Later in life Judy married […]
Morrison Firefighters moved out their engines, tankers, and trucks to assemble tables and chairs in their storage bays. This effort was necessary to host the annual Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, May 15, 2022, from 7:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Outside, left-to-right, Chad Hudson, David “Bubba” Dykstra, and Brian Johnson prepared […]
Whiteside County Recorder Dawn M. Young announces she is accepting applications for a Deputy Recorder. This is a full time position with benefits, located at Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL. The phone number is 815-772-5192. Applications are available at www.whiteside.org (see Job Openings) and are accepted […]
MCH Marketing Director Mick Welding submitted the press release and photo. From assisting with life-threatening crises in the emergency room, to caring for the elderly in their last moments, Nurses perform some of the most difficult and heartbreaking tasks in the medical world. As workers who perform essential healthcare tasks, […]
Sharon Boles submitted the photographs. Perhaps you saw and/or heard a large number of motorcycles roar onto the downtown streets of Morrison, IL, on Saturday, May 14, 2022, about 1:00 p.m. They added shine and color in the early afternoon sunshine, as they arrayed their vehicles in clusters. The group […]
Sharon Boyles submitted the press release and photos. There are unique, hand-created gift ideas for someone special, at The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Graduations, Fathers Day, birthdays, weddings, retirements, and more are timely gifting occasions. For the golfer, the gallery has a free-standing or wall-mount […]
Barbara J. Sage, 68, of Prophetstown, IL, died Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, in Iowa City, IA. Barb was born March 12, 1954, in Sterling, IL, to Neil and Barbara Joan (Callahan) Carlson. She was educated in the Tampico, IL, schools. She married […]
Carolyn Vandermyde, 78, of Morrison, IL, died on May 15, 2022, at her home. Carolyn was born January 17, 1944, in Erie, IL, to Donald and Clara (Medema) Hamstra. She was a 1962 graduate of Erie High School and then earned a Nursing degree from Moline Lutheran School of Nursing […]
Brian G. Houzenga, 48, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, May 13, 2022, at his home, of an apparent heart attack. Brian was born December 26, 1973, in Morrison, to Gene and Kristine (Zuidema) Houzenga. He was educated in the Morrison grade schools and was a 1992 graduate of Morrison High […]