The River Cities Aquatic Team hosted their Stars of Tomorrow Invitational on Friday, July 12, through Sunday, July 14, 2013. The meet was held at the Riverview Pool in Clinton, IA, which is a 50 meter, 8 lane, outdoor pool. Fifteen Seahorses competed in what turned out to be a […]
Twenty Seahorses travelled to the Duis Center in Sterling, IL, on Saturday, June 29, 2013, to complete in the Sterling Stingray’s Summer Pentathlon. The swimmers were allowed to enter five events: an IM, backstroke, breaststroke, freestyle, and butterfly. Congratulations to Landri Harmon, left, who won the high point trophy for […]
On Saturday, June 22, 2013, the Seahorses competed in the Metro Swim Team’s Mixed Summer Jam at Davenport North High School in Davenport, IA. The meet was unique in the following ways, which made it more fun for the swimmers. The boys and girls swam together in their races. The […]
Amanda Cook and Andrea Allen are two of the coaches of Morrison High School cheerleaders. On Saturday afternoon, July 17, 2013, Cook was coaching adults in a parking lot at Hilltop Lanes, 629 E. Lincolnway Road, Morrison, IL. Traditional songs “Loyalty” and “Hey!” helped with the timing. Left-to-right are Heather […]
If you stop by the Community Garden in French Creek Park in Morrison, IL, you will find that this busy park has people coming and going at all times of the day. Many of them are gardeners pulling weeds or watering a vegetable or flower. The garden started as an […]
On 7/26/13 at about 6:06 p.m., Whiteside County Deputies responded to a motor vehicle crash at the intersection of Rte. 40 and Thome Roads, rural Rock Falls, IL. Investigation revealed a 2003 Kia driven by Audrey R. E. Crossland, 19, of Rock Falls, was traveling eastbound on Thome Road and […]
Whiteside County supports a Wellness Program for its employees. It began just two weeks ago, in early July 2013, but already has 68 employees from the Morrison, and Sterling, IL, offices. Participant Sandy Prescott, right, explained. “The County has made part of the program–walking at lunch–flexible, so […]
Raymond L. Bustos, III, 68, of rural Morrison, IL, died Friday, July 26, 2013 at his home. Born June 8, 1945, in Rock Island, IL, he was a son of Raymond and Norma (Griffits) Bustos, II. On August 27, 1966, he married Jackie Fenner in Moline, IL. He was a […]
Because of the advance purchase of tickets to the Alumni Football USA game–set for 5:00 p.m., Saturday, July 27, 2013–the Morrison football program will receive $4180. Proceeds from Kelly and Bob McDonnell’s pulled pork meals–at Hilltop Lanes on Saturday–will add to the award.
Southern Gospel recording artists The Chosen Ones will appear on Sunday, August 4, 2013, at 7:00 p.m., at Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL. The Chosen Ones feature two generations of smooth family harmony, blending both traditional and progressive Southern Gospel music. Their unique approach to […]
The Miller Club at De Immigrant Windmill in Fulton, IL, had the opportunity to visit two watermills in the Midwest on Monday, July 8, 2013. The Miller Club was formed in 2010 to encourage young people to become interested in volunteering, history, science, and Fulton’s windmill area. The participants range […]
The Morrison High School Class of 1993 has organized the first “Strides for Students” 5K Run/Walk event to benefit the Morrison Schools Foundation. It will be held Saturday, August 10, 2013, at Morrison-Rockwood State Park, Morrison, IL. Everyone will receive refreshments, but t-shirts can be guaranteed only for those who […]
Marcus Aurelius was a Roman Emperor from AD 161 to 180–the last of the “Five Good Emperors,” and is considered one of the most important Stoic philosophers. He noted, “Men exist for mutual service.” This lesson is demonstrated throughout the year by a youth group at Morrison High School: the […]
Eileen Detra, Main Street Director, wants neighboring communities to know 2013 family events continue in place in Prophetstown, IL. Visitors are encouraged to attend the following. Saturday, August 3, and Sunday, August 4, is the 8th Annual Pow-Wow at the Prophetstown State Park. Host drum Beenah Un Dennah (Song […]
The Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals will hold its meeting on Wednesday, July 31, 2013, at 6:00 p.m., in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. The agenda follows. Approval of the Chairman’s Report of June 5, 2013 Public Hearing: Request for variance, […]