Whiteside County Health Department and Bushy’s Bar & Grill, Lyndon, IL, are working together after a confirmed COVID-19 exposure by an individual considered contagious and a probable case who had direct contact to a confirmed case. After working with the location to review the situation, we have decided to issue
James V. Britt, Sr., 92, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, August 1, 2020, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, IA. There will be no Visitation or Funeral service due to the current COVID-19 pandemic. Cremation rites have been accorded. Interment will be in Grove Hill
Morrison United Methodist Church will open for services on Saturday, August 1, and Sunday, August 2, 2020. The location is 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL; parking is on the west side of the building. Meet the new Pastor, Rev. Calvin Haines, Jr. To set a reservation for either or both
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Monday, July 24, 2020. Arrests: On Friday, July 24, 2020, at approximately 6:30 a.m., Morrison Police responded to Express Lane (Shell), Morrison, regarding a vehicle just stolen from the location. During the investigation, at approximately
Monday July 20th – Resthave will have live fish here for Residents to catch. It will be held at 2:00pm. Social distancing style of course. Also Friday July 24th from 10:00 am to 2:00ish we will be having a Resident “Summer Bash” with different activities and stations for
Entrepenuer Sidonna Mahaffey transformed her building, Mahaffey’s On Main Street #MOMS into a pair of multi-use properties, at located at 121 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. A second-floor, six- room apartment was repurposed into 1250 square feet of nightly rental space. It is designed for family visitors and sleeps eight.
Larry D. VanDerleest, 58, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL. Larry was born November 7, 1961, in Morrison, to Donald and Harriet (Bush) VanDerLeest. He was educated in the Morrison grade schools and was a graduate of Morrison High
State Farm Morrison Agent/Owner Angie VanderVinne and her staff are celebrating Christmas in July 2020. At 127 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, lobby, front window, and offices are decorated for the season of giving. The women wear holiday attire and jewelry. Whenever a new client makes a decision to “Give
Robert “Bob” D. Geerts, 85, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL. Bob was born May 7, 1935, in Morrison, to Louis and Jennie (Vos) Geerts. He was educated in the Green Valley Grade School of rural Whiteside County and
Karen Vander Vinne, 74, of Fulton, IL, died Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at The Alverno Health Care Facility in Clinton, IA. Karen was born October 18, 1945, in Morrison, IL, to Vernon L. and Rose (Dykstra) Zuidema. She was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools and was a
John H. Dyke, 84, of Fulton, IL, died Monday, July 27, 2020, at his home. John was born July 27, 1936, in Clinton, IA, to John and Margaret (Sikkema) Dyke. He attended Fulton Grade Schools and was a graduate of Fulton High School. John married Marilyn J. Maring on January
Mary “Dit” Ida Engelkens, 92, of Fulton, IL, died Sunday, July 26, 2020, at Select Specialty Hospital in Davenport, IA. Mary was born November 28, 1927, in Clinton, IA, to Irwin J. and Ada Katherine (Baker) Frank. She was educated in the rural Whiteside County schools. Mary married Ikey “Bill”
Two recent graduates of Morrison High School, Morrison, IL, earned notable recognition from Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center (MVRBC.) The Blood Center established the Student IMPACT Award to honor students who show exemplary support of their blood supply. Blood products from MVRBC supply Morrison Community Hospital, among others. The 2020
On Friday, June 19, 2020, an anonymous benefactor began to promote The Loft on Main and local businesses. This person provided The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, with $10 gift certificates, to be used at select businesses. Certificates are given to anyone who purchases more than
On Friday, June 19, 2020, an anonymous benefactor began to promote The Loft on Main and local businesses. This person provided The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, with $10 gift certificates, to be used at select businesses. Certificates are given to anyone who purchases more than