Snow Emergency Declared until Wednesday Morning

Snow Emergency Declared The City of Morrison, IL, has declared a Snow Emergency effective at 10:00 p.m. tonight, Monday, February 24, 2010.  No parking is allowed on designated Snow Routes.  Calendar Parking restrictions are in effect.  Please shovel your sidewalks and remove snow from around fire hydrants.  The City of

Attention, Morrison High Class of 1980

On Saturday, September 26, 2020, members of Morrison High Class of 1980 will celebrate their 40th Class reunion.  In preparation of that event, alumni are asked to contact Julie Lane Lewis. “We would like classmates to touch base with us, so we can get some background information for a memory

Dawson James Sterenberg (2010 – 2020)

Dawson James Sterenberg, 10, of Morrison, IL, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2020, at his home. Dawson was born February 1, 2010, in Davenport, IA, to David and Melissa (Workman) Sterenberg.  He attended the Bi-County Program in the Morrison School District.  Dawson loved Mickey Mouse, Muppet Babies, and playing ball. 

Calvin Don Vail (1934 – 2010)

Calvin Don Vail, 86, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, February 21, 2020, at his home. Calvin was born January 7, 1934, in Princeton, IL, to Daniel and Edith (Ziegler) Vail.  He was educated in the Marshall County, IL, grade schools and graduated from high school in Marshall County.  Calvin served

McCombie: Growth in Illinois Cannot Be Driven by Radical Policies

Illinois State Representative Tony McCombie reacted to Governor JB Pritzker’s second State of the State Address.  She renew[ed] her call for Illinois lawmakers to focus on providing relief for out-of-control property taxes; reforming ethics laws to eliminate self-dealing; improving the way Illinois redraws its political maps, following the decennial Census.

Warren’s Plan to Cancel Student Loan Debt and Ensure Free Public College

Democratic Presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren has a plan to address the student loan crisis, that is holding back our economy and crushing thousands of American families. “We got into this crisis, because State governments and the Federal government decided that, instead of treating higher education like our public school system–free

Bustos Statement on Theft of Defense Funds

Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos is a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittees on Defense, Military Construction, and Veterans Affairs.  On Friday, February 14, 2020,she released the following statement about the Administration’s recent decision to steal Department of Defense funds, which are crucial to military readiness, for border wall construction.  President

Third Thursday at The Loft on Main February 20

Begin your morning of Thursday, February 20, 2020, with a sociable visit to The Loft of Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, during the monthly “Third Thursday.”  The free event is from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., before the gallery opens to the  public.  These convivial gatherings allow men and

Boy Scout Spaghetti Supper Fundraiser February 22

Combine your love of spaghetti and meatballs with support of Boy Scouting, on Saturday, February 22, 2020.  Boy Scout Troop #51 will host their Spaghetti Supper Fundraiser, at Naaman Diehl Hall, in Mount Carroll, IL.  The menu includes spaghetti and meatballs, salad, garlic bread, pudding, and a drink for $10. 

February 7 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, February 7, 2020. Arrests:  On Saturday, February 8, 2020, at approximately 9:19 p.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Morgan A. Spangler, age 30 of Morrison, IL, for a

Cabin Fever Benefit for Shriners

Kim Barragan invites area vendors and crafters to participate in Cabin Fever, a charity event for Shriners Organization, on Saturday, April 18, 2020, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  More than forty vendors and crafters have registered to sell their products at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield Street,

Arlene V. Johnson (1926 – 2020)

Arlene V. Johnson, 93, died Sunday, February 16, 2020, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, Morrison, IL. Arlene was born August 11, 1926, in Marathon, IA, the daughter of Werner and Beda (Johanson) Hedberg.  She married Harvey W. Johnson on August 12, 1949, in Albert City, IA.  He preceded her in

Joel A. Medema (1959 – 2020)

Joel A. Medema, 60, of Fulton, IL, died Saturday, February 15, 2020, at his home. Joel was born September 22, 1959, in Morrison, IL, to Alan and Joyce (Wierenga) Medema.  He was educated in rural Whiteside County Grade Schools of Union Grove and Prairie Center and was a 1979 graduate

February 15 Symphony Features Beethoven and Kevin Lemus

Because 2020 is the 250th anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven’s birth, the 66th season of Clinton Symphony Orchestra will present two of his works.  Both pieces premiered in the same concert in December 1813.  Opus 91, Wellington’s Victory,” commemorates the Duke of Wellington’s victory over Joseph Bonaparte, at the Battle

Daniel J. Knorr (1952 – 2010)

Daniel J. Knorr, age 67, died at home in Rock Falls, IL, on Thursday, February 13, 2020. Daniel was born on November 1, 1952, in Moline, IL, the son of Arnold and Marilyn (Schauland) Smith.  He was a handyman having worked several construction jobs, building everything from gazebos, to houses,