October 2023 Rotary Students of the Month are Cambell Buikema and Carson Strating. Cambell is the daughter of Jason and Domini Buikema. She has participated in Golf in her Freshman year and Volleyball all four years. She is a member of Student Council and the National Honor Society. She has
Flags shall be lowered to half-staff from Saturday, November 25, to Wednesday, November 29, 2023, in honor a respect for Rosalynn Carter. Throughout her life as First Lady of Georgia and First Lady of the United States, Rosalynn Carter exemplified hope, warmth, and a steadfast commitment to doing all she
Durand, IL, will host a traveling exhibit from the Smithsonian Institution, from Saturday, December 2, 2023, through Saturday, January 6, 2024. Durand is 73 miles from Morrison, IL, and north of Rockford, IL.
Centennial Park in Rock Falls, IL, 508 E. 11th Street, will shine brightly for the 4th consecutive holiday season, as visitors enjoy festive light displays, put together by local businesses, churches, schools, and organizations. The Holiday Light Display has grown this year, with seven more displays throughout the park. The
“A Storybook Christmas” is the theme of the Morrison, IL, Chamber of Commerce Lighted Parade, Tree Lighting and Carols, and Downtown Christmas Walk event. Events will take place on Saturday, December 2, 2023, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. As part of the holiday happenings, there will be “Warm Winter Wishes”
The Black Box Theatre opens their holiday show “The Ho, Ho, Ho Show” on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at 1623 5th Avenue, in downtown Moline, IL. The cabaret-styled show runs to Sunday, December 17. Wisenheimer Improv takes over on Friday, December 15, so “The Ho, Ho, Ho Show” returns on
Darrell Gene Workman, 83, of Morrison, IL, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL. Darrell was born on September 23, 1940, in Morrison, the son of Harold and Anna (Grady) Workman. He was educated in the Morrison grade schools and graduated
Attend a “Make Your Holidays Brighter” event scheduled for Tuesday, November 28, 2023, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. A Dementia Caregiver Coffee presentation will be held in the CGH Health Foundation Community Room, 2600 N. Locust Street, Sterling, IL. Coffee, water, and muffins will be served. The topic is “Effective
The charming photo was taken by Wes Tharp. Editor’s note: MMTA Radio Hour plays have characters talking and walking before the start of the radio program format. Arrive a bit early to catch this behind-the-scenes “act”ivity. Shazam! Out of the black night comes Mesa Popkin portraying the angel of the
The U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently mailed ballots for the Farm Service Agency (FSA) County and Urban County Committee Elections, to eligible agricultural producers and private landowners across the Country. Elections are occurring in certain Local Administrative Areas for these committee members. They make important decisions about how Federal farm programs are
Rotary Students of the Month for November 2023 are Peyton Emerson, left, and Cooper Bush. Peyton is the daughter of Kristy and Mike Wagenecht. During school Peyton is involved in Student Council, Key Club, and B.L.I.N.D. She is also involved with community activities, such as selling sandwiches, the Harvest Hammer,
Morrison Historical Society again will host Wolf Koch for the final Program Season, on Sunday November 19, 2023, to honor our past and current Veterans. Koch’s World War II topic describes an impactful day of U. S. Army resolve and teamwork. Doors open at 1:00 p.m. for his 1:30 program,
Todd Borger submitted this Letter to the Editor and Obituary notice regarding his mother, Beverly. She passed away Saturday, November 11 2023. Her parents were Jim and Dorothy Bush, who lived in the Morrison, IL, area their entire lives. My mother grew up in Morrison, attending Ebenezer Reformed Church, along
The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor J. B. Pritzker that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff in honor and remembrance of: Firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician Andrew “Drew” Price, of the Chicago Fire
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, November 10, 2023. Arrests: None. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 11-11-2023 Lucinda Clark 40 Shannon, IL Speeding 11-12-2023 Allison Sharp 30 Tampico, IL Disobeyed Stop