Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Monday, May 11, 2020. Arrests: On Monday, May 11, 2020, Morrison Police arrested Britt R. Spangler, age 50 of Morrison, IL, pursuant to a Body Attachment/Order of Commitment issued by Whiteside County. Spangler was released
Editor’s note: This article was written by Joe Guzzardi on May 14, 2020. He is a Progressives for Immigration Reform analyst, who has written about immigration for more than 30 years. A persuasive argument can be made that President Trump’s most trusted White House confidant is his son-in-law and Senior
Samuel L. Dean, 80, of Sterling, IL, died Friday, May 15, 2020, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL. Sam was born March 12, 1940, in Chilhowie, VA, to Leon and Martha (Childress) Dean. He was educated in the Virginia school system. On January 20, 1986, he married Velma
Public voting concluded Thursday, May 14, 2020, to name the 2020 Arconic pair of American bald eagles. These are the 15th and 16th offspring of Liberty and Justice. Meet Analiese and Terry. Two sets of names have very local ties. People thought Genesis and Trinity recognized all of the local
Editor’s note: This report was submitted by Dan Eyrich, Owner of aroundprophetstown.com. The IL Route 78 bridge over the Rock River, just north of Prophetstown, IL, will undergo a facelift beginning Monday, May 18, 2020, weather permitting. The project is anticipated to be completed by the end of August. Civil
Emergency service agencies in Whiteside County will be chosen to receive an aggregate of $57,839 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs. Funds were awarded through a Federal appropriation from Congress, to the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program. A local volunteer board, under guidance of the United Way,
Frank C. Ward, 94, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, May 13, 2020, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison. Frank was born June 9, 1925, in Morrison, to Jay H. and Susie M. (Hart) Ward. He was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools and was a graduate of
Tim Schares, 62, of Morrison, IL, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at the Clarissa Cook Hospice Home in Bettendorf, IA. Tim was born to Justin and Dorothy (Rouse) Schares in Cedar Rapids, IA, the first of eight children. He was raised in many cities in the Midwest, adjusting
Let’s honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice and those who continue to serve. Peace Officers Memorial Day (Friday, May 15, 2020,) and Police Week (Sunday, May 10, through Saturday, May 16,) pay tribute to local, State, and Federal Law Enforcement Officers who serve and protect us with courage and
What began on Wednesday, May 6, 2020, as a human interest story about Kent, Audrey, and Tori Humphrey of Morrison, IL, illlustrates a tribute paid by a creative, loving mother on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10. Tori Humphrey misses her prom for Bi-County, the special education group. Tori ages
Charles Edward Beckmann, 70, of Morrison, IL, died on Sunday, May 10, 2020, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL. Charles was born August 6, 1949, in Albert Lea, MN, the son of Gustav W. and Erna (Bisping) Beckmann. He was a graduate of Well-Easton High School, and
Editor’s note: This file photo of Friday, March 22, 2019, was taken by Track Reporter Michael Newman and shows the MHS 2019 IHSA State Relay Team. Left-to-right are Coach Tim Duncan; Nick Allen; Koby Brackemeyer, Nathan Mickley, Hunter Newman, and Keegan Anderson; Coach Sammy Biggs. Coach Biggs had written, “Morrison had
Due to the COVID-19 virus the Sunday, May 17, 2020, Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society has cancelled its program on President and General U. S. Grant. Both museums are closed until permission is given to reopen. Contact the Curator at 815-622-6215. The organization’s newsletter included insightful articles from the Sterling Daily
Editor’s note: Photos were taken Wednesday, May 6, 2020. Voting is now open on the website https://www.arconic.com/eaglecam/ to name the 2020 eaglets. Voting will continue through Thursday, May 14; people can only vote once. The winning names will be announced on Friday, May 15. All names were suggested by people
The 46th anniversary, Quad-City Times Bix 7, originally to be held Saturday, July 25, 2020, will happen with safe social distancing. The seven-mile run through the streets of Davenport, IA, will not traverse the hilly Brady Street course or beyond. Because of concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic the race will