Editor’s note: Click to read about the upcoming first program. 2026 programs at Fulton’s Windmill Cultural Center will be sponsored by de Immigrant Volunteer Millers, with a grant from D. S. Flikkema Foundation. Events are held at the Windmill Cultural Center at 111 Tenth Avenue, in Fulton, IL. Resolve
Editor’s note: Click here to see the year’s program list. Volunteer Millers at Fulton’s Windmill Area will host Marcy Lawrence and Beth Lancaster, who traveled together to Iceland for a festive Christmas trip. Friends for 30 years, the pair journeyed to Iceland in 2024, to view the holiday decorations
Area musicians and instrumental music lovers are cordially invited to attend the first 2026 Open, Acoustic Old-Time Jam on Sunday, January 28. The venue is Lyndon Area Historical Society, (former Congregation Church), 405 4th Street, Lyndon, IL, 61261. Mark your calendar: future Old-Time Jams will be held on the
Ronald W. Mills, 87, of Champaign, IL, formerly of Morrison, died Saturday, January 10, 2026, at his home in Champaign. Ron was born on March 12, 1938, in Whiteside County, IL, to Arthur W. and Fern R. (Richmond) Mills. He graduated from Morrison High School and later attended the
The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, will host “Third Thursday,” on January 18, 2026, (before the gallery doors open) from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. Male and female visitors are urged to relax in conversation. Third Thursday gatherings offer a pleasant opportunity for our residents and
Morrison High School Honor Roll students below are listed for the 2nd Quarter of 2025-2026. 4.00 AND ABOVE Class of 2026 Allie Anderson, Emily T. Arias, Annabelle Blevins, Harper Buikema, Paige LaShelle, Peyton Lowery, Levi Milder, Sophia Milnes, Leah Nice, Collin Renkes, Noah Robbins, Isabella Scachette, Lexi Walters, Abigail
Elizabeth “Betty” L. Ashpole, age 87, of Morrison, IL, died at her home on Saturday, January 10, 2026. Betty was born on August 8, 1938, in Sterling, IL, to Thomas P. and Helen C. (Sauer) Burke. She was educated in the Catholic grade schools in Sterling and attended Newman
Four music ensembles from the Clinton Symphony Orchestra will perform at 2:00 p.m. Sunday afternoon, January 11, 2026, at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 439 Third Avenue South, in Clinton, IA. It is the fourth concert in the Symphony’s 72nd season. Detailed information for the music to be performed
Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society will meet on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the Lincoln Learning Center, 611 E. 3rd Street, Sterling, IL, beginning at 2:00 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend and experience the travel program by Dana and Jodie Fellows. There is never a cost to attend
Clarke University, Dubuque, IA, is proud to announce that 237 students earned a spot on the Dean’s List for the Fall 2025 semester. The list recognizes full-time Clarke students who have earned a 3.65 grade-point average or above, on a 4.0 scale, with a minimum of 12 graded undergraduate
The University of Wisconsin-Madison has recognized students named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester of the 2025-2026 academic year. Students who achieve at a high level academically are recognized by the Dean, at the close of each semester. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, students must
These seven Morrison, IL, students were named to the Illinois State University Dean’s List for the 2025 fall term. The campus is in Normal. Eligible students must complete at lease 12 semester hours with a grade-point average of 3.65. • College of Arts: Hannah Lampdin, Mae Li, Hannah Zinke
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) released the following statement, on Thursday, January 8, 2026, after voting in favor of Legislation to help millions of Americans afford their health insurance. “Too many families are forced to bankrupt themselves to afford basic health care to keep themselves healthy,” said Congressman Sorensen. “For
Editor’s note: After the Celebration of Life service, Mike and Colleen Buckwalter offer their event location, The Briefing Room, at 114 E. Main Street. Family, associates, and friends are invited to gather for snacks, drinks, and socializing. The Coplan family welcomes “everyone that knew and loved Dad.” Ronald Franklin
Janis Leanne Stoudt Crossland, 69, of Sterling, IL, died on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. Janis was born February 15, 1956, in Sterling, the daughter of LeRoy and Bertha (Ohda) Stoudt. Survivors include her daughters, Jenna (Eric) Bean, of Dixon, IL,