January 19 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrests were made, and Citations issued, since Friday, January 19, 2024. Arrests: None The following Citations were issued.     Date     Name   Age     Address     Violation Cited 1-23-2024 Ronald Cummer 55 Garber, IA No Valid Registration The public is reminded that these

2023-2024 Junior High 2nd Quarter Honor Roll

Morrison Junior High School submitted the following lists of students on the 2nd Quarter Honor Roll, of the 2023-2024 school year. 6th GRADE STRAIGHT A’s (4.000): GARRETT BAIMA, COEN FINKLE, LYLAH HARRIDGE, BRINKLEY ICENOGLE, COLTON KUEHL, JACOB MERTES, SUMMER PAGELOFF, ZOEY STUART, AVA WOLEVER, URYAH WRIGHT 6TH GRADE HIGH HONOR

Program: Winter Is for the Birds

The sandhill crane is both majestic and mysterious. Its smooth, sleek body moves gracefully as it slowly walks the marsh land of the Mississippi River. Occasionally, you may be fortunate enough to spot one or two from spring-to-fall here in the Clinton, IA, or Fulton, IL, area. However, observing nearly

2024 Cub Scout Pinewood Derby

Morrison Cub Scout Pack 328 held the annual Pinewood Derby, on Saturday, January 13, 2023, in Fellowship Hall of Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Scout Master Eric Anderson stated the Pine Wood Derby likely began when Cub Scouting did, in 1930. At that time is was

MCUD 6 Superintendent Resigns

By Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The Monday, January 22, 2024, meeting of the Morrison School Board received an Agenda that included the resignation of current Superintendent Scott Vance. Without fanfare or explanation, the Board voted unanimously to accept the resignation effective Monday, July 1, 2024. The Action before the resignation

Cancellation for Schools January 23

Due to hazardous road conditions, Morrison Community Unit School District 6 will be closed today, Tuesday, January 23, 2024. The make-up date will be announced at a later date.

Sorensen to Host Veterans January 23

On Tuesday, January 23, 2024, from 2:30 to 3:00 p.m., Congressman Eric Sorensen will host veterans and advocates in East Moline, IL. The roundtable discussion is an opportunity to discuss their needs and challenges, and to highlight Sorensen’s work in Congress to support local veterans. Last year, Sorensen introduced the

NWS Update Through January 23

Whiteside County Health Department Assistant Director of Public Health Cory Law describes details from the National Weather Service of the Quad-Cities, regarding weather through Tuesday, January 23, 2024. “For continued updates please visit weather.gov/quadcities, and learn more ice safety at weather.gov/safety/winter-ice-frost.” A wintry mix of rain, snow, sleet, and freezing

No School or Girls Basketball January 22

Due to hazardous, icy road conditions, Morrison Community Unit School District 6 will be closed today, Monday, January 22, 2024. Athletic Director Gregg Dolan writes, “Tonight’s Girls Basketball game between Erie-Prophetstown and Morrison, at Morrison, has been cancelled.”

Boy Scout Fundraiser at Culver’s January 23

This photo of Wednesday, March 15, 2023, marked the bridging of two Arrow of Light-ranked Cub Scouts into Scouts BSA, of Morrison, IL. Brinkley, second from right, could continue in a Scouts BSA all-female Troop, if five members were interested. Currently, the five members of Scouts BSA Troop 96 are

CCC B-rrry Scurry Race February 3

The Clinton College College B-rrry Scurry is the first race in the Clinton, IA, area Mississippi River Challenge. Participants of three Clinton races (the CCC B-rrry Scurry 4-Mile Run; the Pam Pray Memorial 4-Mile Run (April 7); one of the three Clinton Half Marathon Races(September 8), will earn the large,

Bitter Cold! Wind Gusts! Freezing Rain!

Cory Law of Whiteside County Health Department stated on Friday, January 19, 2024, prepared this update from the National Weather Service of the Quad Cities, discussing the extreme cold this weekend and potential for icing next week. Please monitor weather.gov/quadcitiesfor more information throughout the weekend. Bitterly cold conditions will continue

January 28 Meet Meteorologist Stutzke

The Whiteside Forum will host guest speaker Andrew Stutzke, a Sterling, IL, native and the morning meteorologist for WQAD TV8. He will attend on Sunday afternoon, January 28, 2024, in the City of Morrison Community Room at Odell Public Library in Morrison, IL. Odell Public Library is located at 307

January 12 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, January 12, 2024. Arrests: None. The following Citations were issued.     Date     Name   Age     Address     Violation Cited 1-17-2024 Jennifer Reynolds 45 Morrison, IL Failure to Yield-Exiting Private Drive 1-18-2024 Cal Xona 34

First Third Thursday Coffee Hour of 2024

The relatively moderate 18-degree temperature on Thursday morning, January 18, 2024, might have encouraged those who visited The Loft on Main to assemble. From left-to-right are Nancy Usterbowski, Mona Milder, Monica Oncken, Loft Volunteer Pat McGarvey, Everett Pannier, and Mary Ellen Brackemyer. Marcia Haag, Barney Habben, and Andrea Dalton departed