By Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor. The Morrison Mustangs traveled to Dakota, IL, with hopes of recording a win, after opening the season against highly-ranked opponents. It did not take long to light up the scoreboard! They took their first possession and marched 85-yards to the end zone. Speedster Brady […]
Steven E. Tegeler, age 68, of Rock Falls, IL, passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, October 13, 2025, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL. Steven was born March 19, 1957, in Morrison, IL, the son of Paul and Irma (Tiesman) Tegeler. As a […]
Show your support for Morrison Schools’ music and band programs with a donation, at the Morrison Music Boosters Chili Supper on Friday, October 17, 2025. The address is 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. From 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., the High School cafeteria will offer chili; loads of topping options; […]
Morrison High School will host a Veterans Day Recognition Assembly on Monday, November 10, 2025, from 11:40 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. The annual assembly will be held in the school’s auditorium. It will provide an opportunity for students and staff to recognize those who have served in the Armed […]
Morrison Athletic Boosters listed the sports schedules, for the week of October 13 through 18, 2025.
By Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor. The Morrison City Council convened at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, without Councilman Vern Tervelt or City Administrator Brian Melton in attendance. Bills payable totaling $301,438.69 were approved, along with final pay requests to Helm-Civil for work on the S. Genesee Street […]
Clinton Community College will host an Artist Reception for CCC alumnus Karen Austin, on Thursday, October 23, 2025, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. The CCC Library Art Gallery is located at 1000 Lincoln Boulevard, Clinton, IA. All are invited to attendt. It will showcase the vibrant photography of a […]
Editor’s note: President Donald Trump announced, on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, he will posthumously award Charlie Kirk with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, on what would have been the political activist’s 32nd birthday. Kirk was assassinated Wednesday, September 10. The next day, Trump praised Kirk: “Charlie was a giant […]
Paul A. Engelkens, 84, of Morrison, IL, died on Friday, October 10, 2025, at Rock River Hospice & Home in Sterling, IL. Paul was born September 2, 1941, in Morrison, the son of Jake and Abbie (Peoples) Engelkens. He married Cindy Gorzney on July 8, 1967, in Malvern, IL. […]
Tanya Lynn Gaffey, age 50, of Rock Falls, IL, died on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at her home. Tanya was born July 12, 1975, in Sterling, IL, the daughter of Jack and Melody (Manon) Bender. She was employed as a CNA for many years. Tanya enjoyed painting, drawing, thrift shopping, […]
Trustees of Morrison Historical Society Patricia Pessman and Stephanie Vavra were interviewed on KROS1340 Radio, Wednesday morning, October 8, 2025, in Clinton, IA. Broadcaster Gary Detterman interviewed them about the upcoming MHS Program on Sunday, October 12, beginning at 2:00 p.m., at Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, […]
Morrison High School Key Club Advisor Brian Bartoz submitted the press release. The Morrison Kiwanis Club and Morrison High School Key Club will hold their final Sandwich Sale of the year, on Saturday, October 11, 2025. Find us indoors, at the City of Morrison Community Room, in Odell Public […]
Resthave Care & Rehabilitation will hold their Annual Meeting on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., in the Chapel. Resthave is located at 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL. Masks may be required.
On Tuesday, October 14, 2025, Microsoft will officially stop supporting Windows 10. Your computer won’t suddenly stop working that day. You will still be able to turn it on, open files, and use your favorite programs. But what will end are the important behind-the-scenes updates that keep your PC […]
On Sunday, October 12, 2025, the Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society will have Dixon, IL, historian Tom Wadsworth present his program on the tragic 1957 story of “The Little Guernsey Girls.” The location is the Lincoln Learning Center, 611 E. Third Street, in Sterling, IL. Wadsworth’s program comes from fresh […]