The following Citations were issued as of Thursday June 26, 2025 Citations: On Sunday, June 22, 2025, Morrison Police issued a State Traffic Citation to Beth Stillings, age 56, of Morrison, IL. Stillings was cited for Reckless Driving (Class A misdemeanor.) Stillings was given a Notice to Appear in […]
Article submitted by Morrison Garden Club member Sharon Moore. Nestled at 404 W. Park Street, Morrison, IL, Jean Decker’s garden is a vibrant burst of life and color, a true testament to nearly 50 years of love and care. What started as a few perennials has grown into a […]
Enjoy an Independence Day Celebration on Thursday, July 3, 2025. Rock Falls Tourism invites you to kick off your 4th of July weekend with a full evening of fun, food, music, and fireworks at the RB&W District Park. There is something for everyone! Starting at 4:00 p.m., enjoy a […]
Enroll now in a “Newsies” Dance Class with Chaz Wolcott. Are you ready to Seize the Day or become the King of New York? Come out to dance with Wolcott and learn some of the original choreography of the iconic Disney musical, “Newsies.” Our first Masterclass of the season […]
Congressman Eric Sorensen and Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson introduced their bipartisan Flood Resiliency and Land Stewardship Act. [This legislation] would improve flood and drought mitigation in agricultural communities across Illinois, through existing U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) conservation programs. Said Congressman Sorensen, “I’ll never forget the concern I […]
Marc Adami submitted the press release. The Episcopal Church of Saint Anne, 300 N. Jackson Street, in Morrison, IL, (on the corner of Knox and Cherry Streets,) will host an Independence Day Morning Prayer service with patriotic hymns, for early risers at 7:00 a.m., on Friday, July 4, 2025. […]
Mary Okrasinski, 84, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, June 23, 2025, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL. Mary was born December 19, 1940, in Chicago, IL, to Dominick and Pauline (Graniero) Padovano. She was educated in the Chicago area and later attended Cosmetology school. She married […]
NIU Spring 2025 Graduation List In May 2025, more than 2100 students received their Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees from Northern Illinois University, in DeKalb, IL. Included among those graduates were the following students from Morrison, IL: Kendra Remrey, Bachelor of Arts in English John Taylor, Bachelor of Fine […]
On Tuesday, June 24, 2025, Loras College in Dubuque, IA, announced the names of students who earned a Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in 2025. Laney Edgeton of Morrison, IL, earned a Bachelor of Art Degree.
On Friday, June 20, 2025, Chloe Austin-Roeder of Morrison, IL, was named to the University of New England’s Dean’s List, for the Spring semester 2025. Dean’s List students have attained a grade point average of 3.3 or better out of a possible 4.0 at the end of the semester. […]
By Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor. Mayor Scott Vandermyde performed the swearing in ceremony for the new Morrison Chief of Police, Michael Moon, to open the June 23, 2025, meeting of the Morrison City Council. “The Council of the City of Morrison, Whiteside County, Illinois, is committed to the enhancement […]
Lillian S. Hall, 79, of Fulton, IL, died Saturday, June 21, 2025, at The Alverno in Clinton, IA. Lillian was born on January 29, 1946, in Clinton, to Bert and Tena (Boonstra) Van Houten. She attended Fulton Christian Grade School and graduated as Valedictorian of Fulton High School in […]
On Saturday, June 14, 2025, at approximately 8:02 p.m., the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a four wheeler crash, at the intersection of Agnew Road and Mathew Road. The investigation revealed Danille L. Haeffner, 39, of Sterling, IL, was traveling southbound on Agnew Road and […]
Three Morrison, IL, students earned placement on the Northern Illinois University Dean’s List, for Spring 2025. They are David Meyer, ENVSBS: Biodivrsty & Env Restr, Morrison Community High School Cadie Unger, Anthropology – B.S., Morrison Community High School Nicholas Wagenecht, Sport Management – B.S., Morrison Community High School. To […]
Nearly 4600 graduates received degrees from Iowa State University, Ames, IA, this spring. Graduate and undergraduate Commencement ceremonies were held May 15-17, 2025. Following are Morrison, IL, graduates. Anna Estella Mickley, Bachelor of Science, Finance, Magna Cum Laude. Amber Rae Vegter, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Medicine.