Virginia F. “Ginny” Kimmer (1935 – 2019)

Virginia F. “Ginny” Kimmer, 84, of Fulton, IL, died Sunday, September 15, 2019, at Resthave Home in Morrison, IL. Ginny was born July 4, 1935, in Caraway, AR, to Charles Lee and Glada (Craig) Bowen.  She was educated in the Pitts Grade School in Cash, AR, and was a graduate

Gertrude VanZuiden (1918 – 2019)

Gertrude VanZuiden, 100, of The Alverno Health Care Facility in Clinton, IA, died Saturday, September 14, 2019, at The Alverno. Gertrude was born September 15, 1918, in Albany, IL, to Rubertus and Jennie (Venema) Klooster. She was educated in the Albany schools. On June 3, 1941, she married Lewis VanZuiden

September 12 Ribbon Cutting for The Loft on Main

At 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 12, 2019, Morrison Chamber of Commerce held a second Ribbon Cutting ceremony for The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL.  This event celebrated the 501 (3c) nonprofit status of the gallery.  It has become a fully functioning business.   A Ribbon Cutting

September 6 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, September 6, 2019. Arrests: No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 9-08-19 Angella S. Nolan 27 Morrison, IL No Valid Registration 9-08-19 Roddy L. Tedder 37

Tribute to Veterans–Bob Brands

Mick Welding submitted this article. On Saturday, November 9, 2019, the Morrison Community Hospital Foundation will host Tribute to Veterans, our 11th Annual Gala, at the Vista Grande, 2141 16th Street NW, in Clinton, IA.  We will offer a Buffet Dinner and musical entertainment throughout the evening, by the Josh Duffee

Windsor Manor Visits The Loft on Main–Briefly

Sunday, September 8, through Saturday, September 14, 2019, is National Assisted Living Week.  The theme is “A Spark of Creativity.”  What better field trip than to The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street in downtown, Morrison, for residents of Windsor Manor Assisted Living Community, 403 Scenic Street, Morrison, IL. 

September 12 Sheriff’s Office Fatality Report

On Thursday, September 12, 2019, at 5:57 a.m., Whiteside County Deputies were dispatched to the area of Smith Road and Freeport Road, in rural Deer Grove, IL, for a single-vehicle, motorcycle traffic crash.  During the investigation Deputies were able to determine Craig Freeman 43 years old of Walnut, IL, was

September 18 Johnson Oil Celebration

Johnson Oil/Shell Expresslane will celebrate 60 years of service on Wednesday, September 18, 2019, at all of their locations. The Morrison, IL, location is 651 W. Lincolnway. Each location will be have free hot dog, chips, and pop from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. We will give away a 50-inch

Hospital Expansion Begins

This article was written by Stephanie Vavra. “Let’s throw some dirt!” stated Morrison Community Hospital CEO Pam Pfister, as she concluded her remarks on Wednesday, September 11, 2019.      Anyone traveling up “hospital hill,” N. Jackson Street, has seen the vast amount of dirt being moved for the $18

9/11 Memorial Service Held at MUMC

This article was written by Stephanie Vavra. To mark the 18th anniversary of terrorist attacks on the United States of America, the Reverend Father James Brzezinski, Pastor Dr. Michael Selburg, and Rev. Dr. Noah Panlilio, left-to-right, led a 9/11 community Memorial Prayer Service, on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, from 8:00 to

Larry Dean Gowan (1950 – 2019)

Larry Dean Gowan, 68, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, September 11, 2019, at his home. Larry was born September 18, 1950, in Sterling, IL, to Paul and Edith (Moodie) Gowan.  He attended Rock Falls and Round Grove Grade Schools and was a graduate of Morrison High School.  He married Dawn

Patriot Day Honors September 11, 2001, Victims

By a joint resolution approved December 18, 2001, Public Law 107-89 has designated September 11 of each year as “Patriot Day,” in honor of September 11, 2001, victims. The law also directs flags be lowered to half-staff from Sunrise to Sunset, for the entire day on Wednesday, September 11, 2019.

Golf Matches September 3 and 5

Justin Stevenson, Morrison High School Business/Technology Teacher and Golf Coach, submitted the results of Tuesday, September 3, and Thursday, September 5, 2019, Varsity and Junior Varsity Golf Matches. On Tuesday, Morrison  competed against Orion and Newman at Deer Valley Golf Course (Home) in Deer Grove, IL.  Varsity scores were Morrison