White House Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought announced that the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Colorado will be broken up. Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) released the following statement criticizing the Trump Administration’s announcement to dismantle the largest Federal Climate Research Center in the Country. “The […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey posted these results. Morrison High School Wrestlers subdued their challengers from Winnebago, IL, on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. Wt. Wrestler Result M W 106 Double Forfeit 0 0 113 Cam Whitehead W Forfeit 0 6 120 Barrett McLean W Forfeit 0 6 126 Cael Wright […]
Editor’s note: The Editor photographed tribute wreaths at Morrison, IL, Grove Hills Cemetery, on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. They are on display left-to-right, representing these United States Military branches of service: Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Air Force, and Space Force. A separate wreath stands in memory of […]
Sledding down the Waterworks Park hill is allowed now, at Morrison Winter Park. Begin at 503 W. Winfield Street outside the skating rink–which is not open to the public yet. Bring your own sled, snowboard, or disc. Or borrow one from the “sled library” behind the rink fencing. Persons […]
Dorothy Ann DeMay, 94, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, December 14, 2025, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison. Dorothy was born December 10, 1931, in Fenton, IL, the daughter of John and Callie V. (Dyche) Tegeler. She was educated in Fenton grade schools and graduated from Lyndon High […]
Connie L. Wiebenga, 82, of Fulton, IL, died Sunday, December 14, 2025, at her home. Connie was born March 25, 1943, in Fulton, to Jacob and Edna (Morgan) Houzenga. She was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools and was a graduate of Fulton High School. On February […]
Farmers National Bank, 1100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will continue their hosting of the annual meet-and-greet event with Santa Claus. He will visit on Saturday, December 20, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. until noon in the bank lobby. Children will receive a treat.
Single-digit temperatures on Saturday, December 13, 2025, kept away the usual crowd of volunteers at Lusk Memorial Cemetery, Albany, IL, who honor 200+ military personnel. According to Location Coordinator Pastor Toni Lucas, “About 20 people attended” the annual Wreaths Across America decoration of graves. This was the 18th annual […]
This dog was last seen on Thursday, December 11, 2025, either from Dixon, or Morrison, IL. Recent severe temperatures pose a danger to Jimi, if he has been running loose since then. Perhaps a kind citizen took the dog inside for food and shelter. “Please, if you see this […]
Richard A. Buikema, 91, of Eldridge, IA, formerly of Fulton, IL, died Sunday, December 14, 2025, at Grand Haven Retirement Community in Eldridge. Dick was born November 14, 1934, in Morrison, IL, the son of Richard E. and Hattie (Byland) Buikema. He was educated in the Morrison grade schools […]
Editor’s note: This press release has been corrected and reprinted, using the appropriate dates for the concerts. Thank you, to those who alerted the Editor to the wrong dates. The Emmanuel Church of Morrison’s “Voices of Praise” cordially invites the area to celebrate with them as they present EVOP’s […]
Editor’s note: Pastor Toni Lucas, Location Leader, ILLMCA, Albany, IL, submitted this notice. A shortened version of the annual Wreaths Across America tribute, to deceased military personnel, will be held tomorrow morning, Saturday, December 13, 2025. “Tomorrow’s weather is predicted to be anything but nice. Service men and women […]
Betty Jean Mapson, age 95, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at LaBella of Morrison. Betty was born May 12, 1930, in Postville, IA, the daughter of Carl and Verla (Schara) Strien. She married Eugene R. Mapson on February 27, 1948, in Prairie Du Chien, WI. He […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted these results from the Triangular Meet against Lena Winslow and Amboy, on Thursay, December 11, 2025. Varsity Mustangs were defeated by Lena Winslow. Wt. Winner Team Score M LW 106 Taylor Nevel LW Forfeit 0 6 113 Carson Hill LW Forfeit 0 6 120 […]
On Saturday, December 13, 2025, Clinton Symphony Orchestra’s annual “Holidays with the Symphony” concert will be performed at 7:30 p.m., at Clinton High School, 877 Eighth Avenue South, in Clinton, IA. Special Guest Soprano is Heather Petruzelli. The program includes selections from the great music we associate with […]