Tawny Wiersema took these photographs. On Saturday, June 26, 2021, White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center hosted its 8th Annual WHOA Benefit Horse Show, at the Whiteside County Fair Grounds, 201 W. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL. Steve Hollewell was Judge. The fundraiser was for general operating expenses. There were 17 participants […]
Twenty-six area young men were named to the Quad Cities All-Western Illinois Football Team on Thursday, July 1, 2021. Members of Erie-Prophetstown, Fulton, and Morrison teams are listed.
Pastor Luke Schouten is excited to announce the launch of a young adult (college age) Mission Trip stating, “Our overall goal is to develop a program for college-age adults that will go out, serve, and love those in need.” He continued, “We want to build faith-based relationships and grow their […]
First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, offers a free, community, drive-up meal, from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m., (or until food runs out) on Thursday, July 8, 2021. Drive up to 300 N. Genesee Street; please stay in your vehicle. The meal will feature Pulled Pork Sandwiches and sides. […]
Morrison Chamber of Commerce honored Jeff Weets, Owner of Weets & Son Septic Service, LLC, with a Because Nice Matters award, on Wednesday, June 30, 2021. At noon, Chamber members and Board members gathered for the presentation, at this Morrison, IL, septic and portable restroom service business. Resthave Care & […]
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, June 25, 2021.
Chamber of Commerce Director LeAnn Schaefer took the photograph and interviewed Kyle Lorenz. Since he retired from State of Illinois work, Kyle Lorenz has worked part-time for Willett Hofmann Associates, Inc. of Sterling, IL. As a Civil Engineer 3, he inspects roadways during construction–or reconstruction–overseeing job sites, to be sure […]
Editor’s note: The photos were taken by Elizabeth Yaklich. The Heritage Bluegrass Festival on Saturday, June 26, 2021, echoed with “world-class bluegrass” music, in the opinion of Dr. Bradley Yaklich, Morrison, IL. From 11:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., vocals and instrumentals filled the natural amphitheater, at Heritage Canyon, 515 N. […]
Plan to join us at 9:00 a.m., on Sunday, July 4, 2021, for worship service, at Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL. We will celebrate Independence Day and honor those who have served, and are serving, in our Armed Forces. This will be a very special tribute. […]
The public is invited to a Memorial Reception in Loving Memory of Roger and Marla Buikema, Saturday, July 17, 2021, at Morrison-Rockwood State Park Lakeview North/South Pavilion. Stop by and visit the family between 1:00 and 4:00 p.m. and share refreshments, dessert, and a favorite memory. You may RSVP to […]
You are invited to a Memorial Reception in Loving Memory of Roger and Marla Buikema, Saturday, July 17, 2021, at Morrison-Rockwood State Park Lakeview North/South Pavilion. Please stop by and visit the family between 1:00 and 4:00 p.m. and share refreshments, dessert, and a favorite memory. You may RSVP to […]
You are invited to a Memorial Reception in Loving Memory of Roger and Marla Buikema, Saturday, July 17, 2021, at Morrison-Rockwood State Park Lakeview North/South Pavilion. Please stop by and visit the family between 1:00 and 4:00 p.m. and share refreshments, dessert, and a favorite memory. You may RSVP to […]
Maria L. Huizenga, 74, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at CGH Medical Center, in Sterling, IL. Maria was born October 25, 1946, in Thomaston, GA, to Henry J. and Mildred C. (Reeves) Forster, Sr. She was educated in rural Whiteside County grade schools and attended Morrison High […]
Harvey Wiebenga, 81, of Fulton, IL, died Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Harvey was born August 28, 1939, in Fulton, to Richard “Dick” and Winnie (Balk) Wiebenga. He was educated in the Excelsior Christian Grade School in Fulton and was a 1957 graduate of […]
Prophetstown[, IL,] Park District Rec Center and Swimming Pool will offer a Certified Lifeguard class at the facility, 410 Riverside Drive. Tentative date are Monday, July 12, and Wednesday, July 14, 2021.