Editor’s note: Removing grave flags goes quickly. Be sure to leave the flag holders in the ground. American Legion Post #328 of Morrison, IL, encourages helpers to remove grave flags from military personnel. Volunteers will begin the task at 9:00 a.m., on Saturday, May 30, 2026, near the equipment
By 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, the High School Auditorium, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL, was joyfully filled with family, Administrators, staff, an honored speaker, friends, and students. Accompanied by the regal “Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1” the 64 eighth graders filed into rows of red
Press release submitted by Kayla Sipes. Morrison Area Development Corporation (MADC) invites community members, entrepreneurs, and business owners to attend an upcoming downtown Coffee Hour, on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. The location is Upcycle Junkie, 121 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. There are only
Following is the Agenda for the Whiteside County Public Works Committee. The meeting begins on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., at the Highway Department building, 18819 Lincoln Road, Morrison, IL. CALL TO ORDER ROUTINE BUSINESS Approval of Reports and Claims Motion: To approve the Budgetary Status Reports
Kaywyn Beswick, R.N./Morrison Community ARC Blood Program Leader, submitted the report and photo. The May American Red Cross Morrison Community Blood Drive was held on Thursday, May 14, 2026, in honor and memory of Ron Wiersema, longtime blood donor, and then longtime blood drive volunteer. He passed away from
State Representative Ryan Spain (R- 73rd District) gave the following statement in response to Governor JB Pritzker’s comments, about an openness to gas price relief for Illinois taxpayers. “With the Governor joining House Republicans’ call for gas price relief, please allow me to suggest that we start with a
The Fulton, IL, Police Department announced the results of its Memorial Day 2026 “Click It or Ticket” enforcement campaign. The safety initiative was aimed at increasing seat belt use and keeping roads safe, during one of the busiest travel periods of the year. “Thanks to the efforts of our
Janice Marie Stuart, age 71, of Morrison, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. A woman of unwavering strength and a generous spirit, Jan spent her life nurturing others and finding profound beauty in life’s simplest moments. Born in Erie, IL, to the late John Lourde and
Nelta L. Roeder, 76, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Rock River Hospice & Home in Sterling, IL. Nelta was born November 16, 1949, to Marion C. and Geneva J. (Meurs) Stuart, in Morrison. She attended the Morrison grade schools and graduated from Morrison High School.
Kathryn A. Bach, 86, of Morrison, IL, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Homestead Assisted Living in Morrison. Kathryn was born April 18, 1940, in Geneva, IL. She was educated in Aurora, IL. On September 8, 1960, she married Richard W. Bach. They shared their lives with
Signage indicates a 2026 Kiwanis Club/Key Club Sandwich Sale, on the southeast corner of U. S. Route 30 and Cherry Street (IL Highway 78.) Known locally as “the sandwich corner,” this space for nonprofit food sales is courtesy of Community State Bank. Sandwich sale season opens Saturday, May 23,
POPPIES Memorial Day is known as “National Poppy Day.” Wear a red poppy throughout the weekend to honor the fallen and to support the living, who have worn our Nation’s uniforms. The red, Flanders poppy is a Nationally recognized symbol of sacrifice worn by Americans, since World War I,
Daryl Eugene Schroeder, 59, of Tampico, IL, died Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Daryl was born September 14, 1966, in Clinton, IA, to LaVerne D. and Donna J. (Mitchell) Schroeder. He attended Morrison grade schools and was a 1984 graduate of Morrison High
Come out the Spring Valley Reformed Church and help us kick-off the Spring Valley Summer Nights concert series. The Memorial Day Kick-off is Monday, May 25, 2026. Our church has provided a dinner for the community on Memorial Day for over 70 years! The location is 10963 Spring Valley
On Third Thursday, May 21, 2026, The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, will open early, allowing the public to gather for home made treats, beverages, and conversation. From 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., the venue becomes an attractive, charming “cafe,” filled with art from floor-to-ceiling and