Betty A. Boelkens (1933 – 2018)

Betty A. Boelkens, 84, of Resthave Home, Morrison, IL, formerly of Fulton, IL, died Thursday, September 13, 2018, at Morrison Community Hospital in Morrison. Betty was born October 20, 1933, in Fenton, IL, to Peter and Anna (Postma) Dykstra.  She was educated in the Fenton grade schools and was a

The Loft on Main Open September 15 and 16

The Loft on Main will offer extended hours over the Paint the Town weekend, to accommodate residents, visitors, and Sunday Main Street strollers.  The art gallery is located at 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL.  Saturday, September 15, hours are 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.  Sunday, September 16, hours are 10:00

BOS Student Art Decorates Downtown Banners

Editor’s note:  Jerry Lindsey submitted the photo of Grace Mayberry’s banner. Morrison High School Art Instructor Tony Wright advises, “As you head down Main Street, make sure to look up.  There [are] some new additions to the downtown, thanks to CAPA and the Morrison Schools Spring Art Show!” He was

Prairie Ridge Golf Course for Sale

Prairie Ridge Golf Course, at 903 W. Morris Street, Morrison, IL, is for sale.   Peoples Company, a Clive, IA, firm, has listed the 168.10 acres for sale at $600,000.  Individual acres are for sale at $3569.  Contact information is 515-222-1347 or info@PeoplesCompany.com. Click here if you are interested or curious: 

Lillian G. Unger (1921 – 2018)

Lillian G. Unger, 97, of Resthave Home in Morrison, IL, died Thursday, September 13, 2018, at Resthave Home. Lillian was born in Morrison on August 29, 1921, to Edwin D. and Mary (Engelkens) Glazier.  She was a 1939 graduate of Morrison High School and a graduate of Scovill Business College

MCH Scrubs Sale September 14

Morrison Community Hospital will host a Scrubs Sale on Friday, September 14, 2018, in the main lobby, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  There will be great selection and prices in scrub bottoms, tops, shoes, and other accessories.  The general public is invited to participate.

Budweiser Horses Paid Tribute to New York City

Editor’s note:  This video was created by Anheuser-Bush Companies, LLC, headquartered in St. Louis, MO, in tribute to those who were ravaged by the New York City, NY, attacks on September 11, 2001.  It ran only once, in 2002, but deserves to be seen again. Click here to watch Budwieser

Special Council and MADC Meeting

City of Morrison City Council and Morrison Area Development Committee will hold a Special Meeting, on Wednesday, September 19, 2018, at 8:00 a.m.  The public is encouraged to attend, to view charts/displays, and ask questions about the proposed Main Street Project.  The location is Super Wash Training Facility, 707 W.

September 19 City Council and MHPC Special Meeting

City of Morrison City Council and Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will hold a Special Meeting, on September 19, 2018, at 8:00 a.m.  The public is encouraged to attend to learn about the proposed Main Street Project and offer public comment.  The location is Super Wash Training Facility, 707 W. Lincolnway,

11 MHS Swimmers Win Clinton Invitational

Editor’s note:  Tracy Henson submitted this report. On Saturday, September 8, 2018, Clinton, Davenport Central, Davenport West, Davenport North, Dubuque Hempstead, Morrison, Muscatine, Pekin, and Tipton Girls’ High School swim teams competed, in the River Queen Swimming and Diving Invitational at Clinton High School, Clinton, IA.  Morrison Fillies have 11

Woodlawn Arts Academy Juried Show Winners

Woodlawn Arts Academy, 3807 Woodlawn Road, Sterling, IL, recently opened its 10th annual Juried Art Show, partnering with Sauk Valley Community College.  Nearly 80 pieces were entered into adult photography and fine arts categories and the children’s show.  Entries are on display in the halls and lounge at the Academy

September 11 Attacks Still Killing FBI Agents

Today, on September 11, 2018, at 10:30 a.m., in Rock Island, IL, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos participated in the annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at the Rock Island Arsenal.  On the 17th anniversary of the events that took place on 9/11, Congresswoman Bustos delivered remarks following Deputy to the Commander Michael Hutchinson,

September Railway Crossing Closures

Union Pacific Railway crossing repairs at two Morrison, IL, locations are scheduled for September 2018.  They will be closed to all traffic; detours will be marked. Heaton Street is closed though Friday, September 14. Cherry Street (IL State Route 78)  will be closed from Monday, September 17, through Friday, September

William Dean Buhlig, Jr. (1951 – 2018)

William Dean Buhlig, Jr., 67, of Thomson, IL, died Tuesday, September 11, 2018, after a yearlong battle with cancer.  He died at the Cleveland Clinic Hospital while visiting his daughter and family in Ohio. Dean was born February 7, 1951, in Morrison, IL, to William D. “Bill” and Norma Jean

September 8 Youth Fishing Derby Results

Editor’s note:  Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Michael Leighton submitted winners’ names. The 46th Annual Youth Fishing Derby was held on Saturday, September 8, 2018, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., at Lake Carlton in Morrison-Rockwood State Park, Morrison, IL.  Sponsors of the popular, free event are the Whiteside County Sheriff’s