Morrison Rotary Club recognized Morrison High School Seniors Kenadi Hinrichsen and Austin Boonstra as February 2025 Students of the Month. Rotary President Stan Steines and High School Principal David Mills joined the students. Kenadi Hinrichsen is the daughter of Eric Hinrichsen and Marlene Buikema. She was involved with Student
Morrison Rotary Club honored Colton Bielema, left, and Hunter McNeece as April 2025 Students of the Month. Colton is the son of Brad and Amy Bielema. He participated in Football and Basketball for four years, Track three years, and Baseball one year. He is a member of National Honor
Editor’s note: The deceased youth is Jackson Levi Miller, 13, of Prophetstown, IL. On Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at approximately 3:36 p.m., Whiteside County Sheerrif’s Deputies were dispatched to the 18000 block of Lomax road, in reference to a traffic crash involving an SUV and a dirt bike. Upon
Karen Arlene Kuehl, 87, of Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Resthave. Karen was born September 18, 1937 in Rock Falls, IL, to William and Etta Mae (Crotts) Boucher. She attended Rock Falls and Moline, IL, grade schools and was a graduate
Due to a schedule conflict with the Peoria Chiefs at Dozer Park, the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) announced, that its 2025 Class 1A and Class 2A Baseball State Finals (on Friday and Saturday, June 6-7, 2025,) will be played at the home field of the University of Illinois,
The Whiteside County Fair opens on Tuesday, August 12, and concludes after five fun-filled days on Saturday, August 16, 2025. Evening grandstand shows are free to attend. The Fair Board is extremely excited to announce that we will have Full Throttle Monster Trucks on Thursday, August 14. You will
Editor’s note: Foundry workers with Rock Island Arsenal – Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center conduct a foundry pour into sand molds April 16, 2025, at Rock Island Arsenal, IL. Huntsville has signed off on a $67 million Energy Resilience and Conservation Investment Program (ERCIP) contract, to provide Rock Island Arsenal
Farmers National Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Prophetstown, IL, employees Michael Urish, Tiffany Tipton, and Nick Volckmann. • Urish, a Vice President and 15-year employee has been named Chief Lending Officer. In addition to his bank responsibilities, Mike serves on the Chadwick Milledgeville School Board. He
On Wednesday, April 30, 2025, Congressman Eric Sorensen helped reintroduce the Equality Act. It [is designed to] codify protections for members of the LBTQ+ against discrimination–in employment, housing, credit, education, public spaces and services, Federally-funded programs, and jury service. “It has been the honor of a lifetime to be
Congressman Eric Sorensen issued the following statement, on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, in response to President Donald Trump’s first 100 Days in office. “President Trump promised to lower costs for working families–but after 100 days, he has done the opposite. Prices are up, and families are feeling the squeeze.
Barbara A. Heumann, age 85, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, April 28, 2025, at Homestead of Morrison Assisted Living & Memory Care in Morrison. Barbara was born November 13, 1939, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of James Joseph and Barbara (Martinek) McGuire. She married Eugene Heumann on May 23,
Editor’s note: This essay was submitted on behalf of the Whiteside County Bar Association. Since its first appearance on July 4, 1776, the date the Declaration of Independence was signed, the phrase “E Pluribus Unum” has become America’s de facto [in fact/ in reality] motto. Now, almost 250 years
Congressman Eric Sorensen has joined a bipartisan group of Lawmakers to reintroduce the Youth Lead Act. The bill is aimed at helping youth organizations like the Future Farmers of America (FFA), 4-H, and the Scouts continue to grow and thrive. This Legislation highlights the importance of building leadership and
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Norman James Moret, who left us on Friday, April 25, 2025, at the age of 77. Norm was a beloved member of the community, as well as a loving father, grandfather, and husband. Born on November 14,1947, Norm
Editor’s note: Visit Andresen Nature Center next door to Heritage Canyon, from 1:00 a.m.-to-4:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, 2025. The location is 909 N. Fourth Street, Fulton, IL. Enjoy free activities for children; wildlife information; taxidermy. Ask Kyle Kopf about new bees to watch inside a glassed case.