Fall 2017 CCC President’s and Deans’ Lists

Clinton Community College has announced the Fall 2017 President’s List.  Students must earn a minimum of six credit hours and 4.0 GPA during the term.  Illinois students are listed below. Fulton:  Sean Ford, Sara Franzen, Steve Ketelsen, Matthew Mitchell, Eve Van Kampen. Morrison:  Malinda Baker.

CCC B-rrry Scurry 4-Mile Run February 3

The 37th Clinton Community College B-rrry Scurry 4-Mile Run will be held on Saturday, February 3, 2018, starting at noon.  Hundreds of runners and walkers will make their way through the streets of Clinton, IA.  To register, visit the college website at www.eicc.edu/brrry, or stop at the college to pick

Rock Falls, IL, Officer-Involved Shooting

The Illinois State Police are serving as the lead agency, conducting the outside criminal investigation of the Rock Falls, IL, Officer-Involved Shooting Friday night, January 26, 2018. Illinois State Police Crime Scene Investigators processed the shooting scene and collected evidence from the involved officer and the decedent.  Agents were canvasing

January 26 Sheriff’s Office Report

This arrest is merely a charge, and Chapman is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a Court of Law. On 1/26/2018 at 3:19 p.m., Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Andy Henson listed these additional charges filed against Jason Chapman on Friday afternoon: Domestic Battery Aggravated Unlawful Restraint Possession Of

January 19 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, January 19, 2018. Arrests:  On Friday, January 19, 2018, at approximately 2:51 p.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Karen A. McKee, age 53 of Morrison, IL, on E. Lincolnway

Mayor’s Address to the City of Morrison

2018 is upon us and I would like to take some time to review 2017 and look at what to expect in 2018.  The Council and City officials have been working hard to keep Morrison, IL, moving forward, with many improvements accomplished and many more to come. One of the

Jason E. Groenewold (1979 – 2018)

Jason E. Groenewold, 38, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, January 24, 2018, at his home. Jason was born November 27, 1979, in Clinton, IA, to Karl J. and Ruth Ann (Kooi) Groenewold.  He attended Morrison grade schools and was a graduate of Morrison High School.  On September 28, 2007, he

Kindness Continues to Rock Morrison

Editor’s note:  These rocks were painted by the Editor, at the 2017 Kindness Rocks event.  The blue message was an encouragement used by former art teacher Margaret Sauer. What began as a Chamber of Commerce event at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, September 9, 2017, at the Morrison Sports Complex, 1501

Become an Official, Stay Connected

Editor’s note:  This essay was written by Bob Gardner, Executive Director of the National Federation of State High School Associations, and Craig Anderson, Executive Director of the Illinois High School Association.  The photo is Gardner. They don’t make the headlines, their names are not in the box scores, and they

Black Box Theatre Opens with “Sleuth”

“Think of the perfect crime…and then go one step further.”  The Black Box Theatre, 1623 5th Avenue, Moline, IL, opens its new season with “Sleuth.”  Starring Phillip Dunbridge, left, and Pat Flahrety, right, the run opens Saturday, January 27, and continues through Sunday, February 11, 2018.  “Sleuth,” by Anthony Shaffer, was

Kindergarteners Read at Resthave Home

Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, was blessed with visits from all three of the Morrison Kindergarten classes, on Tuesday, December 19, 2017.  This intergenerational event was a great success, with residents and children enjoying their time together.  The kindergarteners read books to the residents, and there were so

2017-18 Junior High 2nd Quarter Honor Roll

Listed are Morrison Junior High School students who earned placement on the Honor Roll, for the second quarter of the 2017-2018 school year. 6th Grade High Honors – Arabella Adams, Blake Adams, Isabel Allen, Alyvia Behrens, Carly Boonstra, Cooper Bush, Geneva Connelly, Theron Decker, Afton Eyrich, Hailey Freeman, Madison Houzenga,

Customer Service Award to Randy Muur

At 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 23, 2018, Morrison Chamber of Commerce presented Randy Muur with the Because Nice Matters award.  He owns Morrison Tire Center, 318 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL.  Muur was nominated for helping a student in need acquire affordable tires.  Others have described his acts of generosity.

What a Box of Girl Scout Cookies Means

Girl Scouts all over the Nation are out selling cookies. You’ll see them in their vests or sashes, in groups or with a parent, pulling wagons or carrying bags full of Thin Mints, Savannah Smiles, S’mores, Tagalongs, and Samoas. What you won’t see are the hours their leaders spent with