Sorensen Announces Investment in Quad Cities Early Head Start Services

  On Wednesday, March 11, 2026, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced $4.3 million in Federal funding [will be] awarded to SAL Family and Community Services, to support early childhood education and care for families in the Quad Cities region.  Awarded through the Early Head Start-Child Care Partnerships program at the

Charles Robert Morris (1944 – 2026)

  Charles Robert Morris, of Locust Grove, VA, died at 4:25 p.m., on March 8, 2026, surrounded by his daughter Amy and grandchildren Ash, Arin, and Fallon.  He passed peacefully at his home in Morrison, IL, following a long battle with Lewy Body dementia. He was born on October 20,

March 13 Knights of Columbus Fish Fry #1

  Editors note:  Prior to the meals, praying the Stations of the Cross devotion will take place at 4:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus members will host three, community, Lenten Fish Fridays, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL.  The first date

Emmanuel Church “Voices of Praise” Easter Concerts

  Rich Criss supplied the practice photos. The Emmanuel Church Morrison’s “Voices of Praise” cordially invites the area to celebrate with them, as they present EVOP’s 18th annual Easter concerts, “The Lamb Has Overcome!”  They will be presented in three services, Friday and Sunday evenings, March 27 and 29, 2026,

2026 Taste of Morrison

  In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, Tuesday, March 17, 2026, several food and beverage venues will offer food and drink in Morrison, IL, from east-to-west and north-to-south.  Choose corned beef and cabbage meals, reuben sandwiches, desserts, and beverages with a nod to the Irish.  Below are 17 places to

ARC Honors State Farm® with Mission Leader Award

  The American Red Cross is proud to present State Farm® with the 2026 Mission Leader Award, recognizing its remarkable support and sustained commitment to the Red Cross mission.  This annual award honors an organization, whose leadership and commitment, has driven extraordinary results in advancing the organization’s humanitarian work to

American Legion Celebrates 107 Years

  Jerry Brearton submitted this birthday article. The American Legion in Morrison, IL, honored their organization’s 107th Birthday with cake and ice cream. On Monday, March 9, 2026, 14 members met at 306 E. Main Street, headquarters for Post 328.  Left-to-right standing are:  Shaine DeMay; Ken Brainerd; Larry Zuidema; Garry

Duane “Dusty” L. Rhoades (1941 – 2026)

  Duane “Dusty” L. Rhoades, 84, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, March 5, 2026, peacefully at his home. Duane was born April 21, 1941, in Batesville, IN, the son of Lowell E. and Mabel (Reynolds) Rhoades.  He was educated in the Piqua, OH, grade schools and graduated from Piqua Central

Two Colts Qualify for IESA State Wrestling Tournament

  Tony Wright submitted this report and photos of the Morrison Junior High School Wrestling team’s Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA) State Sectional Tournament performance. Eight Colts Sectional qualifiers were in action at Riverdale High School, Port Byron, IL, on Saturday, March 6, 2026, seeking their chance to compete at

Wild Boar to Baconfest: Pigs in History and Popular Culture

  Sterling Rock Falls Historical Society will present a “tasty” program at the Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society’s 2:00 p.m. meeting, on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at the Lincoln Learning Center, 611 E. Third Street, Sterling, IL.  This special presentation is also sponsored by the Sterling Public Library.  The public is

Did You Adjust Timepieces Ahead? Test Smoke Alarms?

  Daylight Saving Time begins at 3:00 a.m., on Sunday, March 8, 2026.  Reset your timepieces, clocks, and appliances ahead one hour. Be sure to reset vehicle clocks, too. Also, test smoke alarms.  Replace batteries soon, if they are low or dead.

Letter from Leveda Ashlin for Food Pantry Support

  All volunteers at Morrison Charitable Food Pantry NFP want to send a heartfelt “Thank You” for your support in 2025.  We sent out an appeal for help in October, to help cover extra expenses due to the increase in the number of new clients we were seeing, (partially due

Kiwanis Members Donated to Organizations

  Steve Davis, President Morrison Kiwanis, is shown last year, presenting a $200 check to Hillary Blevins for Morrison Girl Scouts.  This is one of the organizations Kiwanis Club supported in 2025.  We thank our community for all the support they give us, so we can help others. On Tuesday,

Sorensen Opposes Additional Funding to ICE

  On Thursday, March 5, 2026,  U. S. Representative Eric Sorensen released the following statement, in opposition to giving additional, unrestricted funding to the Department of Homeland Security. “Once again, I voted against a Republicans’ bill to give billions of dollars to ICE, as the agency terrorizes my neighbors, tears families