Janice Marie Stuart, age 71, of Morrison, IL, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026. A woman of unwavering strength and a generous spirit, Jan spent her life nurturing others and finding profound beauty in life’s simplest moments. Born in Erie, IL, to the late John Lourde and Margaret […]
Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, will honor those citizens, who offered volunteer service to Skilled Care and Nursing residents. The “Volunteer Breakfast” will begin at 9:00 a.m., on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in the Assisted Living Dining Room. Come join us to celebrate you! Whether you […]
On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, McDonald’s, 604 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, allowed a second “Good Neighbor Night” fundraiser, to benefit Morrison High School Marching Mustangs Color Guard. This event was based on sales between 4:00 and 7:00 p.m. The Music Boosters received $500 to expand the Color Guard program. […]
By Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor. The Morrison City Council convened on Monday, April 13, 2026, with all members in attendance and a full house of visitors. In opening action, the Council acted as follows. Offered a “Special Use Permit” to Brian Jimenez for the property previously reserved for the […]
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced more than $25 million in Federal funding has been awarded through the U.S . Department of Health and Human Services, to support Head Start programs serving families across Northern and Central Illinois. This funding will help expand access to early childhood education, health services, […]
Lions Club Morrison Area Recycle Day is Saturday, April 18, 2026. This annual event will be at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. We reserve the right to refuse any item, because there are many things we cannot accept for […]
The community is invited to attend a Music Department fundraiser, on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. This “Good Neighbor Night” event is sponsored by McDonald’s, 604 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. A portion of all sales will be donated to the Morrison High School Music Department, […]
Diane R. Bush, age 82, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, April 13, 2026, at her home. Diane was born September 28, 1943, in Ottumwa, IA, the daughter of Ralph and Helen (Schoenheit) Busch. She married Virgil A. Bush on January 27, 1961, in Morrison. Diane was a farm wife, […]
Morrison, IL, High School Theater Department will produce “Hadestown: Teen Edition,” on Friday, May 1, through Sunday, May 3, 2026, in the auditorium, 643 Genesee Avenue. Tickets are available online or in person. Scan the QR code. Follow us on: Facebook (MHS Theater); Instagram (mhstheater6); TikTok (mhs.theater2). The musical […]
Downtown business owners Lori and Dave Snow, of God’s Will Giving Center, 126 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, gathered 27 people to help fill and wrap Easter baskets, at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway. Staging took place on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Lori told the Editor these […]
Listed are students who earned status on the 2025-26 Morrison Junior High School 3rd Quarter Honor Roll. 6th GRADE STRAIGHT A’s (4.000): ELLA CROCKER, KENDALL DUNCAN, LEELA ENGELKENS, COOPER HOUZENGA, GRACYN HUGGINS, DAWSON KUEHL, QUINNE LUCKEY, CORALINE RIDER, JACE THEODORE, TEAGHAN TIPTON, MELODY WIERSEMA, JADAH YOUNG 6TH GRADE HIGH […]
City of Morrison, IL, residents may now set out yard waste for pick-up, on the same day as their garbage is collected. Items may be bundled (i.e., sticks) or placed into garbage cans or brown paper waste bags.
Editor’s note: Encourage a relative or friend to join the MCH Auxiliary; the yearly membership is $10. Their focus is to support Hospital and patient needs. Annual Scholarships and renewals are awarded to Morrison students in the health care fields. Mick Welding submitted the press release; photos were taken […]
information from the National Weather Service of the Quad Cities warns of the possibility of severe storms later today, around 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. • Severe storms are expected today, Thursday April 2, 2026, and on Friday, April 3. Damaging winds and isolated tornadoes are the main risks, […]
Paul A. Tichler, age 55, died Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Paul was born on March 31, 1971, in Morrison, IL, the son of Larry and Consuelo (Castro) Tichler. He was employed with Allied Locke Industries for several years. Paul was a member […]