By Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor. The Morrison City Council convened on Monday, September 8, 2025, and received a Special Appreciation recognition from Kim Ewoldsen, for their contributions to the Sauk Valley Impact Program. (SVCC’s earned-tuition program provides eligible students, who graduate within the Sauk district, the opportunity to earn tuition […]
On Saturday, September 20, 2025, Clinton Symphony Orchestra will open its 72nd Concert Season at 7:30 p.m., in the new Durgin Performing Arts Center at Clinton High School, 817 8th Avenue South, Clinton, IA. The Orchestra welcomes a new Conductor, Dr. Silas Nathaniel Huff. They will perform music by […]
Clinton Community College will host the first of the 2025-26 Lifelong Learners Series, with an exciting presentation by Shawn Hamerlinck on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. Hamerlinck, a Professor at CCC, one of the Eastern Iowa Community Colleges, kayaked the Mississippi River for 55 days, during the summer of 2025. […]
Linda M. Pilgrim, 72, of Prophetstown, IL, died Saturday September 6, 2025, at CGH Medical Center, Sterling, IL. She was born on June 28, 1953, the daughter of Edward and Sally (Ford) Powell and attended Prophetstown schools. Linda had served as the Lyndon, IL, Village Clerk for a number […]
Richard Johnson, 81, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, September 6, 2025, at his home. Richard was born November 19, 1943, in St. Charles, IL, to Verne and Pauline (McKinness) Johnson. He was educated in St. Charles grade schools and was a graduate of Clinton, IA, High School. On October […]
Multiple pleasant activities will take place on Sunday, September 21, 2025, on Main Street, Morrison, IL. Begin your downtown day with breakfast by Coach Tom Drosopoulos and his High School Wrestlers. The young men will host their Annual Pancakes & Paintings fundraiser, from 8:00 a.m. to noon. The menu […]
To support the Color Guard, Morrison Music Boosters will host a fundraiser tonight, on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. The location is Culver’s of Rock Falls, 1901 Harley Davidson Drive, Rock Falls, IL, 61071. If you cannot attend the event, donate to Morrison Music Boosters, […]
On Monday, September 8, 2025, at approximately 3:30 p.m., the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call, reporting a two-vehicle crash on U. S. Route 30 at the I-88 Mile Marker 44, westbound on-ramp. Initial investigation by responding Deputies and the Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit determined that […]
Viral Red Cross Peanuts® t-shirts are back, just in time to celebrate 75 years of Snoopy, smiles, and savings lives. The American Red Cross is partnering with the beloved PEANUTS brand. Anyone who comes to donate [by Sunday, September 21, 2025,] will receive one-of-four special designs, while they last. […]
Phillip M. Renkes, 90, of Morrison, IL, passed away Saturday, September 6, 2025, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL. Phil was born October 16, 1934, in Clinton, IA, to Vernon D. and Janette (Dykema) Renkes. He was educated in the Clinton grade schools and graduated from […]
By Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor. The Morrison Fillies swim team, under the supervision of Coach Tracy Henson, competed in the Sterling Girls Invitation on Saturday, September 6, 2025. The Fillies competed in 11 of the 18 events, and scored points in eight of the events entered, finishing in eighth […]
By Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor. Friday, September 5, 2025, was a perfect High School Football evening, as the Morrison Mustangs (0-1) welcomed the Wildcats from Eastland-Pearl City (1-0) to E.M (Bud) Cole Field. The Mustangs won the coin toss, chose a second half-possession, and gave the opening kickoff to […]
Susan E. Bart, 63, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, August 10, 2025. Susan was born on January 20, 1962, in Streator, IL, to Alphy and Betty (Metz) Menold. She grew up in Princeville, IL, where she attended local schools and graduated from Princeville High School. In her early years, […]
Rachel Marie Tucker, 44, of Morrison, IL, died on Friday, August 1, 2025, at her home. Rachel was born December 30, 1980, in Clinton, IA, to Raymond and Jolene “Jody” (Meeker) Tucker. She attended Morrison schools. Rachel had worked as a CNA for various facilities in the area and […]
Community Fall Garage Sales are set to return on Friday, September 19, through Sunday, September 21, 2025, in Rock Falls and Sterling , IL. This popular community-wide event gives residents the opportunity to clean out their homes, find new treasures, and shop local bargains throughout the Sauk Valley. Maps […]