Ronald E. Zuidema, 81, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, May 21, 2021, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, IA. Ron was born June 13, 1939, in Morrison to Glenn N. and Grace (Norman) Zuidema. He was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools of
“We are excited to be opening…for our 60th Anniversary…,” said TLP Executive Director Dan Danielowski. “It’s been a long year without anything going on at TLP. We are looking forward to this summer’s events at the playhouse!” TLP’s May 2021 concerts will be held outside due to COVID-19 restrictions. They
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. The Morrison Fillies fell on Wednesday, May 12, 2021, to their rival at Newman Central Catholic (13-3) and to the Rockridge Lady Rockets on Thursday, May 13, (16-0.)
Nathan B. Vavra, Morrison High School Class of 1999, earned his Juris Doctor degree on Saturday, May 15, 2021, from the University of San Diego School of Law. The JD is one of several Doctor of Law degrees. Niece Annabelle wondered if we should call him Dr. Vavra. No. He
LeRoy Wright, 65, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN. LeRoy was born July 30, 1955, in Morrison, to James C. and Arlene B. (Weltzin) Wright. He was educated in the Morrison Grade Schools and was a graduate of Morrison High School.
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. The Morrison Community Unit District 6 (MCUD6) elected Gus Linke, Jr. as its President, on Monday, April 19, 2021. On Monday, May 17, the Board accepted his resignation, due to the anticipated relocation of his family. Vice President Jim Ridley was appointed as
Editor’s note: Read more about Morrison Community Preschool’s program and history. Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. On Monday, May 17, 2021, Morrison City Council held a Special Meeting, in the City of Morrison Community Room, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. The purpose was to resolve a situation
Monica Wright, formerly of Morrison, IL, is University of Northern Iowa Softball Pitching Coach. In May 2021, she won Most Valuable Coach of the Year honors, at Cedar Falls, IA.
Arlyn K. Bush, 79, of Prophetstown, IL, died Tuesday, May 18, 2021, near his home in Prophetstown. Arlyn was born December 12, 1941, in Sterling, IL, to Donald and Coramae “Cork” (Norman) Bush. He was a graduate of Erie High School. Upon graduating from high school, Arlyn entered and completed
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report and submitted the photos. When the sun is shining and temperatures are in the 60s, the great “out of doors” is a place that would sound inviting to most. Residents of Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, were invited to
Richard L. Glazier, 82, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, May 17, 2021, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison. Rich was born November 27, 1938, in Moline, IL, to Kenneth Edwin and Pauline Marie (Massey) Glazier. He attended the rural Crouch School in Whiteside County and was a 1956 graduate
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, May 7, 2021.
On Wednesday, May 12, 2021, the Editor walked east from her car, on the north side of W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. A long expanse of oval, concrete pipes was so purposefully placed beside the curbing. She wondered exactly what their purpose would be. What was their part in the Main
The Editor will be on a short pleasure trip to San Diego, CA, over a long weekend. She will attend her son Nate’s graduation from University of San Diego School of Law, on Saturday, May 15, 2021. Also, they will celebrate his 40th birthday, two weeks early. There will be
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report and took the photos. On Monday, May 10, 2021, before a small, but very appreciative audience, City of Morrison, IL, Mayor Everett Pannier passed the Mayoral gavel to newly-elected Scott Vandermyde. Before exiting his position, Mayor Pannier expressed how privileged he felt, to