Philip J. Hamstra, 69, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Highlight Health of Morrison (formerly Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center) in Morrison, IL Philip was born January 21, 1956, in Morrison, to John J. and Clara (Venhuizen) Hamstra. He attended Morrison Grade Schools and […]
Mike Beswick, 74, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at Grand Strand Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, SC. Mike was born March 4, 1950, in Morrison, to Richard H. and Grace L. (Bartz) Beswick. He attended Morrison Grade Schools and graduated from Morrison High School in 1968. […]
Editor’s note: This following information was compiled in the 2005 Morrison Sesquicentennial Commemorative Booklet. Five citizens wrote comprehensive, decade-long summaries, “A History of Morrison 1956 to 2005.” The passages covered Morrison Historical Society; it is on page 28. The old Odell Public Library was recognized as Morrison’s last standing, […]
Editor’s note: Photographer Jay Dirks is restoring his bi-State properties back to their rich, native ecosystems. He is a member of Whiteside County Soil & Water Conservation Board. To complete his interview, he submitted an essay that began with a passage from History of Whiteside County, Illinois, From its […]
Morrison Athletic Boosters submitted this weekly sports schedule beginning Monday, February 2, 2025.
Elmer “Bud” Jaeger, 90, of Leesburg, FL, formerly of Camanche, IA, and Morrison, IL, died Thursday, February 20, 2025, at MercyOne Medical Center in Clinton, IA. Bud was born April 3, 1934, in Balltown, IA, to Nicholas and Irene (Thomas) Jaeger. He honorably served in the 4th United States […]
Morrison High School’s Scholastic Bowl team achieved a first-place finish at the Masonic Sectional Class 1A Tournament, at Prophetstown High School on Saturday, February 22, 2025. Morrison won each of its five matches, defeating Amboy (310-80); Fulton (280-160); Erie-Prophetstown (240-200); Eastland (250-170); Ashton-Franklin Center (300-160.) Ashton-Franklin Center finished second, […]
The sub-zero, morning forecast of February 20, 2025, did not dissuade those who enjoy Third Thursday gatherings at The Loft on Main. For the 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. hours, it was zero degrees outside the gallery. Inside 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, 21 attendees were comfortable–warmed by hot beverages, […]
Gertrude M. Buikema, 98, of Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL, died Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Resthave. Gerturde was born March 31, 1926, in Fulton, IL, to Claus and Hilda (Haan) Tiesman. She was educated in several of the local rural grade schools. On December 28, 1944, […]
Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias wants Illinoisans to make sure they know if they need a REAL ID, before the Federal deadline, which is now less than three months away. The Secretary of State’s office is proactively raising awareness about the uses of REAL IDs. It is also clarifying […]
Morrison Police Department reported the following Arrests made and Citations issued as of Friday, February 21, 2025. Arrests: On Monday, February 17, 2025, at approximately 4:31 a.m., Morrison Police Department conducted a traffic stop in the 400 block of S. Base Street, Morrison, IL. Morrison Police ultimately arrested the driver, […]
by Jerry Lindsey The visiting Eastland Cougars corralled the Morrison Mustang from the opening tip to earn a 52 to 34 win on Friday, February 21, 2025. February 21 2025 1 2 3 4 Final EASTLAND 9 15 19 9 52 MORRISON 5 9 6 14 34 MORRISON MUSTANGS […]
With tax day fast approaching on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, United Way of Whiteside County encourages low-to-moderate-income households, who have not yet filed their taxes, to visit MyFreeTaxes.com. Utilizing filing software powered by TaxSlayer, MyFreeTaxes offers individuals and families with any income a free, safe, and easy way to […]
Auditions for The Black Box Theatre’s new season will take place at the theatre, 1623 Fifth Avenue, Moline, IL, on Saturday, March 1, 2025, from noon to 2:00 p.m., and Sunday, March 2, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Black Box Artistic Director Lora Adams says, “We are delighted to […]
by Jerry Lindsey The Morrison Mustangs recovered from a slow start to top the Polo Marcos. February 20 2025 1 2 3 4 Final POLO 23 8 11 10 52 MORRISON 13 15 11 16 65 MORRISON MUSTANGS 1 HEPNER, Dawson 4 3 WIEBENGA, Jadon 10 5 RUBRIGHT, Brayden 21 […]