Roland D. Swanson, 93, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, January 30, 2026, at his home. Roland was born on December 12, 1932, at home in Prophetstown, IL, to Conrad “Pete” and Edith (Ross) Swanson. He was a 1950 graduate of Fulton High School. He served in the United States
The Digit-ILL team from Western Illinois University will host a free, Online Health Literacy training session, on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Registration is not required, and the program is open to all. The session aims
The Volunteer Millers of de Immigrant Dutch Windmill wish to support and encourage Fulton, IL, small businesses. Over the past year, all of the downtown businesses in Fulton have struggled–dealing with bridge repairs, and updating three blocks on 4th Street. Our community salutes them for their tenacity and determination
A Paper Birch (Betula papyrifera) located at Dahlquist Park, 3303 Oak Grove Avenue, in Rockford, IL, is the new Illinois State Champion. It is recognized as the January Tree of the Month, through Natural Land Institute’s Legacy Tree Program. This Paper Birch is 60 feet high, has an average
Natural Land Institute’s Legacy Tree Program is pleased to announce the 2025 December Tree of the Month is a majestic Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis), at Oak Ridge Forest Preserve, 8322 Blomberg Road, Cherry Valley, IL 61016. It stands 110 feet tall, has a 94-ft. average crown spread, and measures a
Listed are students who earned status on the 2025-26 Morrison Junior High School 2nd Quarter Honor Roll. 6th GRADE STRAIGHT A’s (4.000): JADA ALVARADO, PEYSON DIRKS, KENDALL DUNCAN, LUMJETA DZELADINI, REHAN DZELADINI, LEELA ENGELKENS, ADDISON HOOK, COOPER HOUZENGA, DAWSON KUEHL, QUINNE LUCKEY, SAWYER MARINANGELI, CORALINE RIDER, TEAGHAN TIPTON, MELODY
On Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at approximately 9:00 a.m., Whiteside County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the PADS homeless shelter in Sterling, IL, regarding an unruly subject who refused to exit a Whiteside County Public Transportation (WCPT) bus. Upon arrival, the subject, identified as 30-year-old Austin Hey of Sterling,
Morrison Rotary honored two Morrison High Schoolers as Students of the Month, for September, October, and November 2025 and January 2026. Morrison Rotary Club was pleased to recognize the first two Morrison High School Students of the Month in September, Levi Milder and Bella Scuchette, shown with Superintendent Dr.
Morrison Grade School, 520 N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL, will host an ImpactLife Blood Donation, on Monday, March 2, 2026, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. The event will be held in the cafeteria. The last day to have donated is Monday, January 5, 2026. To schedule an appointment, use
On Wednesday, January 28, 2026, the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is proud to recognize the outstanding academic achievements of the Blugolds who have earned a place on the Dean’s List. Their commitment to excellence exemplifies the highest standards of scholarship at UW-Eau Claire. Congratulations on this remarkable accomplishment! Sterling,
On Tuesday, January 27, 2026, Quincy University, Iowa Falls, IA, released its Dean’s List for the Fall 2025 semester. Honorees must earn a semester grade point average of at least 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) to be included in the biannual Dean’s List. In total, 379 students received the
Richard L. Bax, age 82, of Elwood, IL, formerly of Morrison, IL passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 23, 2026, at St. Joseph Medical Center, Joliet, IL. Richard was born in Jefferson City, MO, to the late Gilbert and the late Helen (nee Zey) Bax. Richard retired from Quad
Eileen Pruis, Martha Kophamer, and Karen Real line dance in the front row, during lessons at the Community Room. Did you make any of the following New Year’s resolutions? • Try something new. • Meet new people. • Get more exercise. Morrison Line Dancing can help
Craig A. Stralow, 68, of Morrison, IL went to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 25, 2026. Craig was born in Morrison, in 1957 to Arnold and Louise Stralow. Craig graduated from Morrison High School, was a member of the FFA, and attended Sauk Valley Junior
Iva Mae Dorathy, 95, of Erie, IL, died Sunday, January 25, 2026, at Allure of Sterling in Sterling, IL. Iva was born on December 14, 1930, in Prophetstown, IL, to Ralph and Minnie (Johnson) Tiffany. She attended Prophetstown Schools. Iva married Ross William Dorathy on September 3, 1950, in