Larry Louis Holldorf, Sr., 79, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at the Iowa City VA Health System, Iowa City, IA. Larry was born July 13, 1939, in Griswold, IA, the son of Delbert and Elsie (Bannick) Holldorf. He served his Country honorably in the U. S. Army
Kenneth R. Kramer, 70, of Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL, formerly of Fulton, IL, and Clinton, IA, died Monday, April 15, 2019 at Resthave. Ken was born on June 21, 1948, in Clinton, to Elmer and Irene (Hoogheem) Kramer. He was educated in the Fulton Grade School and
Congresswoman Cheri Bustos released the following statement after the first 100 days of the 116th Congress. She cites her 30legislative endeavors on behalf of citizens in the 71st Congressional District. “Our House Democratic majority promised folks we [would] govern with a purpose and fight for the people, and as we
The Seahorse Swim Club has more bags of soil available. Each 40-pound bag sells for $2. Call Tracy Henson at 815-772-4130 to order. They will deliver.
Marilyn Ridley, 75, of Niles, MI, formerly of Sterling, IL, died on Monday, April 15, 2019, at Spectrum Hospital at Lakeland of Niles. Marilyn was the daughter of Reverend Cecil (Helen) Lockhart. She married Frank Ridley in Rock Falls, IL, on August 26, 1978. He preceded her in death on
On Saturday, April 13, 2019, Kiwanians and Morrison High School Key Club members orchestrated another successful Community Easter Egg Hunt, atop the hill in Kiwanis Park, in the 700 block of N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL. The popular “dash-and-grab” event was initiated decades ago by local members of United States
Citizens are invited to chat with their State Legislators on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, from noon to 1:30 p.m. “Coffee & Conversation” will take place at the City of Morrison Community Room, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Senator Anderson explained, “It’s pretty informal. We’re just hoping to give locals
Editor’s note: This article was amended and reposted, due to initial and continued confusion about which organization was to present Wiersema with his quilt, Quilts of Honor or Quilts of Valor. It is the latter. Sergeant-at-Arms Jerry Brearton stated, “On Saturday, April 13, 2019, at 1:00 p.m., Ronald Wiersema, Legionnaire
During April 2019 families can enjoy Morrison, IL, Easter Egg Hunts with the youngsters, scheduled by the following hosts. Events are listed chronologically, beginning on Saturday, April 13. Bring a container for each child. Kiwanis/MHS Key Club Egg Hunt, Kiwanis Park, 700 block of N. Genesee Street: The Annual Kiwanis
The second of two eaglets hatched on Friday, April 5, 2019, joining a sibling two days older. The following photographs about a week later indicate the birds are “strong and healthy.” Female Liberty and male Justice are shown in the aerie with their fluffy offspring. Click here to watch them
To the residents of the Fourth Ward, regarding a chance to serve: There is currently a vacancy in Ward (#4) for the City Council position. Because no one ran for the four-year term in the most recent election, there will need to be an appointment made. [It] would be for
The Annual Kiwanis/MHS Key Club Egg Hunt will be held at Kiwanis Park, 700 block of N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL, for area children through age nine, on Saturday, April 13, 2019. There are four age groups: two and under three and four five and six seven-to-nine. A Morrison Fire
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. April House Children’s Advocacy Center, 501 N. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, recognized the month with a “Pinwheels for Prevention” event on Friday, April 12, 2019, at 12:15 p.m. Executive Director Carrie Melton stated, “April is a time to recognize those who serve and
Kiwanians and Morrison High School Key Club members commandeered the crest of the hill at Kiwanis Park, in the 700 block of N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, April 13, 2019. The shelter served as headquarters for the Kiwanis Annual Easter Egg Hunt, which was begun decades ago by
Mary J. Stage-Poff Naftzger, 65, of Sterling, IL, died, Friday, April 12, 2019, at CGH Medical Center, Sterling. Mary was born April 18, 1953, in Freeport, IL, the daughter of Clarence and Valera (Shepard) Stage. Survivors include three sons, Curtis Poff, Corey Poff, and Stacy (Megan Borden) Poff, all of