Ronald K. “Ron” Kuehl, 67, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, September 19, 2020, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, IA. Ron was born May 8, 1953, in Morrison to Kenneth and Jane (Newell) Kuehl. He attended the Union Grove School and was a 1971 graduate of […]
First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, offers a free, community, Drive-Up Meal, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., on Thursday, September 24, 2020. Community members of all ages are welcome to enjoy free, hearty, take-home meals. Drive up to 300 N. Genesee Street; please stay in your vehicle. The […]
Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL, is thrilled to resume providing free community meals each Wednesday night and looks forward to serving you. Unfortunately, we cannot provide inside seating for fellowship, etc., due to restrictions. Due to the pandemic, the meal format has changed. We will operate […]
Whiteside County Health Department is working with the Majestic Pines Event Center, in Thomson, IL, while investigating potential exposures by an asymptomatic attendee, who was considered contagious, during a private event. Unfortunately, after working with the individuals involved, through the Contact Tracing Process, we have been unable to locate and […]
Kathy Schmidt is a Small Business Marketing Consultant in Morrison, IL. She has a second means of serving the public. “This I my third year as a SHIP Counselor, for the State (or Senior) Health Insurance Assistance Program….I work out of the Rock Island, IL, office a few days a […]
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, September 11, 2020. Arrests: On Saturday, September 12, 2020, at approximately 4:00 p.m., Morrison Police arrested David J. McNeeley, age 19 of Morrison, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by the State of […]
Girls interested in joining Girl Scouts of the USA can attend a free event on Wednesday, September 23, 2020, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., at French Creek Park on Portland Avenue (IL Route 78) in Morrison, IL. The event theme is “Animal Dance Party.” Girls can bring a favorite stuffed […]
On Friday, September 18, 2020, Whiteside County Health Department announced 16 new laboratory-confirmed cases and 14 recoveries of COVID-19 in Whiteside County. The ages of these 16 cases are 5 (under 20); 2 (20s); 1 (30s); (4)40s; (2)50s; (1)60s;1 (70s.) Today, the State of Illinois announced 2056 new cases and […]
The current COVID-19 pandemic has become the point of focus and concern for all educational institutions. The IHSA has been monitoring and providing constant guidelines for allowing sport activities to continue within IDPH guidelines. IHSA Board of Directors approved Phase 3 Guidelines on June 5, 2020, followed by an adjusted […]
Editor’s note: Information submitted by Kelly West; photos and article submitted by Sharon Moore. “Love is like a butterfly. It goes where it pleases, and it pleases wherever it goes.” Author unknown. The hope and dreams that many butterflies would visit the butterfly garden, located on the east side of […]
The weather was favorable, but the golf scores fell short for Morrison, as the Riverdale Rams corralled the Mustangs on their home golf course, at Byron Hills Country Club, on Tuesday, September 15, 2020. Varsity medalist, Hayden Musser, topped all golfers with a score of 38. Nathan Helms led all […]
Thirteen elected officials from Henry and Whiteside Counties announced their endorsement of Congresswoman Cheri Bustos for re-election. The officials all emphasized her understanding of local issues and consistent partnership at the Federal level, to improve the lives of hardworking Illinois families. Congresswoman Bustos is in her fourth term representing Illinois’s […]
Since 1981, Clinton Community College Alumni Association has honored those that have made “outstanding” contributions during the year. In 2020, the Alumni Association is celebrated the 39th year of honoring outstanding contributions to Clinton Community College, Clinton, IA. The Outstanding Graduate recipient was Eric Sipes, Class of 2020, from Morrison, […]
For the fourth year, American Legion Post 328 will conduct its annual Ceremony for Disposal of Unserviceable Flags, as outlined in Resolution No. 440, on Sunday, September 27, 2020. The ceremony will be held at the former High School baseball diamond (west of Grove Hill Cemetery) on N. Genesee Street, […]
On Thursday, September 17, 2020, from noon to 6:00 p.m., American Red Cross will hold its fall Blood Drive, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL. Come to the drive with your spouse/partner, friend, coworker, or neighbor. Bring a new donor with you, and receive a […]