July 26 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, July 26, 2019. Arrests:  On Monday, July 22, 2019, at approximately 7:26 p.m., Morrison Police responded to Water Works Park for a fight.  As a result of this ongoing investigation, Morrison Police issued City

Donna Lynn Landherr (1950 – 2019)

Donna Lynn Landherr 69, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, August 1, 2019, at CGH Medical Center, in Sterling, IL. Donna was born June 27, 1950, in Morrison, to Dan and Dorothy (Van Kampen) Carroll. She was educated in the Morrison grade schools and was a 1968 graduate of Morrison High

Register for Cover Crop Workshop

Register by 4:00 p.m., on Monday, August 5, 2019, for a Cover Crop Workshop to be held Thursday, August 8, beginning at 10:00 a.m.  Lunch will be provided at noon.   The location is the Bill Holesinger farm, a quarter mile north of the Garden Plain and Frog Pond Roads

July 31 Sheriff’s Office Accident Report

On 7/31/19 at 3:47 a.m., the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office responded to a two-vehicle accident on I-88 east bound at mile marker 13.  Unit 1 driver Danny R. King, 54, of Illinois, was traveling east bound, when the semi- tractor he was driving left the roadway to the right and

Big Boy Locomotive Wows Morrison

  Multi-generational railroad enthusiasts gathered in Morrison, IL, on Tuesday morning, July 30, 2019, standing at the E. Market Street City parking lot facing Morrison True Value Hardware.  Others stood opposite, behind the south tracks.  Each was blessed with a cool, light breeze and azure skies freckled with fluffy, white

David M. Stone (1925 – 2019)

David M. Stone, 94, of Garden Plain, IL, died Sunday, July 28, 2019, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, in Morrison, IL. David was born March 9, 1925, the son of Maynard P. and Alice (Heusinkveld) Stone.  He graduated from Erie High School in 1943.  He was a Korean War veteran

Our Childish Politicians Need Kindergarten Lessons

Tom Purcell is a Pittsburgh Tribune-Review humor columnist and is Nationally syndicated exclusively by Cagle Cartoons Inc.  Send comments to Tom at Tom@TomPurcell.com. We could use a hearty dose of Robert Fulghum wisdom about now. Our political discourse is at a fever pitch.  Our allegedly esteemed elected leaders are carrying

Special Board of Education Meeting July 29

Morrison Community Unit School District #6 will hold a Special Board Meeting, on Monday, July 29, 2019, at 6:00 p.m., at Southside Elementary School Media Center, 100 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL.  The Agenda follows. I.   Call to Order and Roll Call II.  Pledge of Allegiance III. Closed Session Matters

Bustos Helps Pass Wage and Bad Robocalls Acts

On Thursday, July, 18, 2019, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos helped pass the Raise the Wage Act.  This legislation would raise the Federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 by 2025[.  It would] give more than 33 million hardworking Americans a raise.  Additionally, this bill would lift 1.3 million Americans out of

Trump Correct to Consider Changes To Refugee Policy

Editor’s note:  Joe Guzzardi is a Progressives for Immigration Reform analyst who has written about immigration for more than 30 years. Contact him at jguzzardi@pfirdc.org. During a recent meeting with the Department of Homeland Security, the State Department, and about 20 other representatives from agencies involved in immigration, the Trump

Choice and Common Sense, Key to Solving Pension Crisis

Editors’ note:  Tony McCombie is Republican State Representative for Illinois’ 71st District, which includes portions of Rock Island, Henry, Carroll, and Whiteside Counties. Pension reform has been a hot topic in Illinois for years now.  [It is] a massive fiscal challenge that spends roughly 25% of our General Fund and

Morrison Police Report from July 19

Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, July 19, 2019. Arrests:  On Friday, July 19, 2019, at approximately 9:40 p.m., Morrison Police arrested Nathan Q. Sandell, age 28 of Morrison, IL, pursuant to two Arrest Warrants issued by Whiteside County, charging

See Big Boy Locomotive in Morrison, But Not Clinton, IA

On Thursday, July 25, 2019, Sharon Moore, whose husband, Patrick, works for the railroad, notified thecity1.com there is no parking or access in Clinton, IA, to approach locomotive No. 4014.  Apparently this is merely a rest stop for the crew, and the public will not be able to get close

Leroy Dale Oudekerk (1951 – 2019)

Leroy Dale Oudekerk, age 68 of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, July 25, 2019, at Mercy One Medical Center in Clinton, IA. Leroy was born on July 12, 1951, in Forest City, IA, the son of Emil and Sophia (Harringa) Oudekerk. He married Sally Wright on November 30, 1985, in Morrison. 

2019 City of Morrison Summer Extravaganza

The City of Morrison 4th Annual Summer Extravaganza is scheduled for Saturday, July 2, 2019, at the Morrison Sports Complex, 15201 Bishop Road, Morrison, IL, from noon to dark..  Bring the two-legged family members, caps/hats, and sunscreen for hours of entertainment. The Summer Extravaganza will feature kids’ activities including an