12:30 Flag Retirement Ceremony September 28

  The Morrison American Legion is scheduling a public “Flag Retirement Ceremony” on Sunday, September 28, 2025.  The 12:30 p.m. ceremony will take place on High Street, north of the Northside School. Any flags due for retirement–not only The Flag of the United States of America–should be deposited in the

Mustangs Corralled at Stockton

  By Jerry Lindsey Assistant Editor Another perfect Friday football night ended with a long ride home from Stockton as the Mustangs fell to the host Blackhawks 60-20. The score fails to reflect the positive effort the Mustangs showed against the 99th Max Preps ranked Blackhawks, but timely plays at

MCUD 6 School Board Meeting September 22

  By Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor. The Morrison School Board of Education convened on Monday, September 22, 2025, with all members in attendance and all building Principals present.  Following the month’s financial update and the activity reports from each school’s Principal, the announcement of the following personnel changes was offered.

Cardinals Top Mustangs September 19

  By Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor.  Editor’s photo of first 2025 game, September 5. The football atmosphere was perfect on Friday night as the (0-3) Morrison Mustangs hosted the (2-1) Forreston Cardinals on Hall of Fame Night.  Former athletes of Morrison High School were recognized for their induction into the

Volleyballers Top Amboy September 17

  By Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor.                     Set One   Set Two    Set Three  Morrison         17          25            25   Amboy             25        

Fillies Swimming vs Clinton September 15

  Submitted by Coach Tracy Henson. The Morrison Fillies competed in a Dual Swim Meet against the host Clinton[, IA,] River Queens on Tuesday, September 15, 2025.  Scores:  Clinton River Queens 73,  Morrison Fillies 62. Scoring of events entered by Morrison. 200 Yard Freestyle:  2nd F. Steele, 3rd M. Ary

Mustangs Corralled at Du-Pec September 12

  By Jerry Lindsey Assistant Editor. For those that made the 90-minute drive to Durand, IL, the atmosphere was perfect for September 12, 2025, Friday Night Football in the Northwest Upstate Illini Conference.  The winless (0-2) Mustangs were to challenge the undefeated (2-0) Rivermen of Durand-Pecatonica High School. The evening

Fillies Swimmers Compete at River Queens Invite 

  Results submitted by Tracy Henson.  The Morrison Fillies swim team, under the direction of Tracy Henson, competed in the River Queens Invitational in Clinton, Iowa on Saturday, September 13, 2025.  The Fillies’ results are as follows:  VARSITY 200-yard Medley Relay:   6th…P. LaShelle, S. Prombo, F. Steele, M. Ary

Fillies Top Annawan August 28

  Coach Jill DeRycke submitted the Fillies Volleyball results for August 28, 2025, action against Annawan High School. Set One                 Set Two 27                          25     Morrison 25                     

Council Recognized by SVCC 

By Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor. The Morrison City Council convened on Monday, September 8, 2025, and received a Special Appreciation recognition from Kim Ewoldsen, for their contributions to the Sauk Valley Impact Program.  (SVCC’s earned-tuition program provides eligible students, who graduate within the Sauk district, the opportunity to earn tuition

Fillies Compete in September 6 Sterling Invite

  By Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor.  The Morrison Fillies swim team, under the supervision of Coach Tracy Henson, competed in the Sterling Girls Invitation on Saturday, September 6, 2025.  The Fillies competed in 11 of the 18 events, and scored points in eight of the events entered, finishing in eighth

Mustangs Drop September 5 Home Opener

  By Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor. Friday, September 5, 2025, was a perfect High School Football evening, as the Morrison Mustangs (0-1) welcomed the Wildcats from Eastland-Pearl City (1-0) to E.M (Bud) Cole Field. The Mustangs won the coin toss, chose a second half-possession, and gave the opening kickoff to

Volleyballers Top Bureau Valley

Results follow for the Volleyball contest against Bureau Valley, on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at Morrison High School. Set 1: Morrison 19 Bureau Valley 25 Set 2 Morrison 25 Bureau Valley 23 Set 3 Morrison 25 Bureau Valley 21 Stats: Harper Buikema- 5 Kills / 3 Digs / 2 Assists Allie Anderson-

Mustangs Lose August 29 Opener

  By Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor. The Morrison Mustangs, under third-year Football Coach Nathan Vandermyde, made the long trek to Hazel Green, WI, to challenge the Galena, IL, Pirates.  (Note:  game played in Hazel Green due to new school and facility construction at Galena High School.)  Both teams entered the

August 27 MHS Girls Swim Results

  Following are results to the Wednesday, August 27, 2025, Girls Swim Meet. Sterling High School…96     Morrison High School…38  200 yard Medley Relay  – 2nd:  (J. Arias, S. Prombo, L. Swanson, I. Lee)  200 Meter Freestyle  – 3rd (F. Steele)  200 yard IM   – 3rd  (L. Swanson)  50 yard