In the early morning hours of Thursday, January 23, 2014, Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office investigated a home invasion in rural Rock Falls, IL, in which a weapon was involved. During the investigation some evidence–which will not be mentioned–was recovered. Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from the State of Illinois,
Kris Bielema, Morrison Kiwanis President, submitted this article. The Morrison Kiwanis Service Scholarship is awarded to Morrison High School Key Clubbers who have best exemplified the Key Club International core values of character building, leadership, inclusiveness, and caring within the school and community. Each applicant must be a Morrison High
The Morrison Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC) is applying to nominate an appropriate portion of the community’s commercial district to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. With the assistance of our consultants, the MHPC has spent months researching and writing the substance of our application. In the hopes
Morrison Music Theater Association (MMTA) has presented quality dramatic and musical productions to the community since its founding in 1962. An important meeting will determine whether MMTA can continue to exist as a viable community organization. The meeting will be held at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 301 W. South Street, Morrison,
Clinton Community College should receive the award for “Best Named Winter Race:” It already claims to be “one of the best little races in the Midwest!” This is due to an exciting race day atmosphere; a flat and fast route; chip timing and instant results; a legendary post-race party. CCC
Clinton Community College has announced the Fall 2013 Deans’ List and President’s List. Area scholars are listed.
Ellis “Tiny” Engel, age 72 of Rock Falls, IL, died Tuesday, January 28, 2014, at his home. Ellis was born on January 3, 1942, in Galena, IL, to Edward and Emma (Schoenfeld) Engel. He married Gloria Rosenow on May 15, 1971, in Morrison, IL. Ellis worked as a mechanic at
Eight Morrison High School students participated in the Augustana Honor Band Festival on Sunday, January 20, and Monday 21, 2014, on the Rock Island, IL, campus of Augustana College. The festival culminated with a concert by the Augustana College Symphonic Band and the two high school festival bands at 6:30
On Tuesday, January 28, 2014, Morrison, IL, schools will remain closed, and all District #6 events are cancelled, due to the severe weather.
Stan Mitick captured three snowfolk in a neighbor’s front yard of 518 Anthony Street, Morrison, IL, on Monday, January 27, 2014. He noted they had been there for over a week, with little melting.
Tracy Henson submitted the folowing report. The Bettendorf Piranhas Swim Club hosted a Swim Your Own Age Swim Meet in Rock Island, IL, at Augustana College on Sunday, January 5, 2014. Twenty-two Seahorses competed in their first swim meet of the New Year. The meet was unique, in that swimmers
Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in mammography, as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR). Mammography is a specific type of imaging test that uses a low-dose x-ray system to examine breasts.
Schools in the Morrison Community School District #6 are closed due to below-zero temperatures on Monday,January 27, 2014.
Jess L. Klitz, 93, passed away on January 26, 2014, at Serenity Hospice Home in Oregon, IL. Jess was formerly of Sterling, and Morrison, IL. Mr. Klitz was born on October 14, 1920, in Rock Run Township, Stephenson County, and was the son of Jesse John Klitz and Hazel Alice
Due to weather conditions, the Knights of Columbus have cancelled their Free Throw Competition at Morrison Junior High School. It was to take place at noon on Sunday, January 26, 2014.