Marketing Director Karla Burn submitted the press release. On Veterans Day, Monday, November 11, 2024, Rock Valley Chapter NSDAR member Karine Fulton delivered gifts to 13 male veterans, who reside at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL. Burn stated, “Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) generously […]
Respectfully submitted by Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./American Red Cross Morrison Community Blood Program Leader. It was a cold Thursday, with temperatures in the teens, on January 9, when the first blood drive of 2025 was held at St. Mary Catholic Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL. Thank you […]
Congressman Eric Sorensen will attend the 2025 Quad Cities Farm Show Sunday, January 19, 2025, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. His intention is to learn about the latest farming equipment from exhibitors and to meet with local farmers. Congressman Sorensen will be available for questions from the public. The […]
Morrison Early Learning Program (MELP) will provide Preschool and Kindergarten screenings. Northside Elementary School has set screening dates for both their Preschool and Kindergarten programs. Children who will be three-years-old before Monday, September 1, 2025, are eligible for the preschool program. Children who will be five-years-old before Monday, September […]
Gary M. Baker made “last call” on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at the age of 79. God broke the mold after Gary was born on April 22, 1945. Perhaps no replacement mold explains Gary’s ability to go through several brushes with death successfully. He beat polio, cancer, and numerous […]
On Friday, January 17, 2025, in the mid-afternoon, the temperature in Morrison, IL, was a pleasant 52 degrees. Earlier in the day, the Editor had noticed long lines at a Sterling, IL, car wash. So, the decided to visit Super Wash, Inc., 707 W. Lincoln Way, and give her […]
Morrison Police Department reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued as of Friday, January 17, 2025. Arrests: On Saturday, January 11, 2025, Morrison Police Department conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of N. Jackson and E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Morrison Police ultimately arrested John J. Chadwick, […]
Orders now are being taken through Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2025, for a beef Burrito Fundraiser to support God’s Will Giving Center, 126 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. This popular, fresh food is made locally by Paula Rodriguez. Fans of her burritos buy several packages and freeze them. The […]
Morrison High School, 2024-2025 2nd Quarter and 1st Semester Honor Roll students are listed. SECOND QUARTER 4.00 AND ABOVE Class of 2025 Madilyn Armitage, Austin Boonstra, Landon Cook, Jett Decker, Isabella Duncan, Allison Ferguson, Kenadi Hinrichsen, Blake Huizenga, Paige Leighton, Emma Mackum, Isaiah McDearmon, Hunter McNeece, Sarah Stralow, Camryn […]
Northern Illinois University, in DeKalb, IL, announces its Fall 2024 Dean’s List students. To earn this distinction, students must meet a minimum semester grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale, in the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology, or a minimum of 3.75 on a 4.0 scale […]
On Tuesday, January 14, 2025, Morrison The American Legion wrote, “The following link will direct the public to a voting page for a proposed new Illinois State Flag: https://apps.ilsos.gov/stateflag. You can vote for: ∗ one of the Illinois Flag Commission’s Top 10 flag designs; ∗ retaining the existing State […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. The opening Morrison City Council meeting of 2025 was held on Monday, January 13, without Council members Mahaffey and Tichler in attendance. Topics of discussion were as follows: *Recreation Service Director Nathan Jacobs informed the Council that winter programs beginning in January […]
Natural Land Institute (NLI) is pleased to announce that two parcels of land were purchased in December 2024, totaling 208 acres, to protect their natural features and wildlife habitat. These projects were made possible because of the tremendous support of NLI members. On Monday, December 16, the land conservation […]
Marc Adami submitted this press release. Dr. Ulf Jonas Björk will speak to The Whiteside Forum on Sunday, January 26, 2025, in Morrison, IL, on the topic of “Scandinavian Cultural Highlights and the Secret to Happiness.” Professor Björk is the Visiting Professor of Scandinavian Studies at Augustana College in Rock […]
Listed below are recipients of 2024-25 Morrison Junior High School 2nd Quarter Honor Roll status. 6th GRADE STRAIGHT A’s (4.000): HAYDEN DRUIEN, NATALIE ENGELKES, CORTLAN HARMON, BUCK HILL, WYATT HINRICHSEN, COLE MILNES, LAURYN VANDERMYDE, AILEY WRIGHT, JHETT WRIGHT, COHEN WROBLE 6TH GRADE HIGH HONOR ROLL (3.500 – 3.999): KAILEE […]