The Sisters of St. Francis Franciscan Peace Center in Clinton, IA, and the Iowa Network Against Human Trafficking and Slavery will co-sponsor Iowa’s Freedom Summit, in recognition of “Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month.” A live webinar will be held Tuesday, January 12, 2021, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
On Tuesday, December 1, 2020, there was a spontaneous turkey hunt outside Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, in Morrison, IL! “We had a surprise visit from a Thanksgiving Turkey (Penny VanKampen) and some hunters (Julia VanKampen and Angie Piercy.) This brought a lot of smiles to our staff
Farmers National Bank, 1100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, donated items for Resthave Care & Rehabilitation’s residents. Marketing Director Karla Burn stated, “We have been very blessed by your kind and giving hearts. Know that you have caused many smiles!”
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this article. Volunteers in Action, formed from the recent Mapping project, was on the move, as they gathered to clean up the area assigned for the new Bark Park. On Saturday, November 21, 2020, a small group of hard-working volunteers spent about four hours of
On Friday, December 25, 2020, Whiteside County Health Department announces two recoveries and 11 new, laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Whiteside County: 4 (20s); 1 (30s); 1 (50s); 2 (60s); 2 (70s); 1 (80+.)
The Morrison Community Unit School District #6 Board meeting, on Monday, December 14, 2020, began in closed session at 6:00 p.m., to discuss “matters relating to the employment, compensation, and[/or] discipline of a specific employee.” The hiring of an employee was tabled. Open session began at 6:30 and adjourned at
Ila Jean Geerts, 93, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, December 25, 2020, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison. Ila was born December 9, 1927, in Morrison, to George and Louisa (Kahler) Schumacher. She attended West Clyde School for eight years and was a 1945 graduate of Morrison High School.
Marian N. Houzenga, 92, of Morrison, IL, formerly of Fulton, IL, died Thursday, December 24, 2020, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison. Marian was born August 29, 1928, in Morrison, to Henry R. and Fannie (VanDyke) Medema. She was educated in the Green Valley School of rural Whiteside County.
Kenneth John Venhuizen, 83, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Kenny was born on July 10, 1937, in Sterling, to Thomas and Elizabeth Evangeline (Vandermyde) Venhuizen. He was educated in the Morrison grade schools and was a 1955 graduate of Erie
Dorothy B. Houseman, 94, of Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at Resthave. Dorothy was born December 24, 1925, in Morrison, to Bernhard H. and Anna (Meyerhoff) Rushmeyer. She was educated in the McElrath Grade School in rural Whiteside County and was a 1944
John Hall Massey, 98, of Allure of Prophetstown, IL, died Monday, December 21, 2020, at Allure. John was born September 9, 1922, in Lyndon, IL, to John James and Mary Hall (maiden) Massey. He attended rural Whiteside County schools of South Clyde and Bunker Hill. In his youth John was
Vera L. Hamstra, 83, of Prophetstown, IL, died Saturday, December 19, 2020, at her home. Vera was born March 21, 1937, in Morrison, IL, to Bert and Sylvia (Housinga) Vos. She was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools and was a graduate of Erie High School in Erie,
Santa Claus toured Morrison, IL, on Saturday, December 19, 2020, and gave rides in his sleigh to a few residents. Thank you to Lana Nugent for capturing the E. Main Street moment. Assistant Editor Jerry sent the photograph taken at Reshave Care & Rehabilitaion, 404 Maple Avenue. The Chamber of
Arnold C. Stralow, 92, of Windsor Manor Assisted Living Community, Morrison, IL, died Friday, December 18, 2020, at Windsor Manor. Arnold was born June 14, 1928, in Morrison, to Carl J. and Alma (Folkers) Stralow. He was educated in the Morrison schools and graduated from Morrison High School. He served
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this feature and took the photographs. On Tuesday, December 15, 2020, two Morrison High School graduates signed Letters of Intent to play for the Duhawks at Loras College in Dubuque, IA: Nathan Helms and Tyson Smith. Loras is the oldest post-secondary institution in the State