Editor’s note: Photographer Jay Dirks is restoring his bi-State properties back to their rich, native ecosystems. He is a member of Whiteside County Soil & Water Conservation Board. To complete his interview, he submitted an essay that began with a passage from History of Whiteside County, Illinois, From its
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Morrison Athletic Boosters submitted this weekly sports schedule beginning Monday, February 2, 2025.
Elmer “Bud” Jaeger, 90, of Leesburg, FL, formerly of Camanche, IA, and Morrison, IL, died Thursday, February 20, 2025, at MercyOne Medical Center in Clinton, IA. Bud was born April 3, 1934, in Balltown, IA, to Nicholas and Irene (Thomas) Jaeger. He honorably served in the 4th United States
Morrison High School’s Scholastic Bowl team achieved a first-place finish at the Masonic Sectional Class 1A Tournament, at Prophetstown High School on Saturday, February 22, 2025. Morrison won each of its five matches, defeating Amboy (310-80); Fulton (280-160); Erie-Prophetstown (240-200); Eastland (250-170); Ashton-Franklin Center (300-160.) Ashton-Franklin Center finished second,
The sub-zero, morning forecast of February 20, 2025, did not dissuade those who enjoy Third Thursday gatherings at The Loft on Main. For the 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. hours, it was zero degrees outside the gallery. Inside 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, 21 attendees were comfortable–warmed by hot beverages,
Gertrude M. Buikema, 98, of Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL, died Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Resthave. Gerturde was born March 31, 1926, in Fulton, IL, to Claus and Hilda (Haan) Tiesman. She was educated in several of the local rural grade schools. On December 28, 1944,
Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias wants Illinoisans to make sure they know if they need a REAL ID, before the Federal deadline, which is now less than three months away. The Secretary of State’s office is proactively raising awareness about the uses of REAL IDs. It is also clarifying
Morrison Police Department reported the following Arrests made and Citations issued as of Friday, February 21, 2025. Arrests: On Monday, February 17, 2025, at approximately 4:31 a.m., Morrison Police Department conducted a traffic stop in the 400 block of S. Base Street, Morrison, IL. Morrison Police ultimately arrested the driver,
With tax day fast approaching on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, United Way of Whiteside County encourages low-to-moderate-income households, who have not yet filed their taxes, to visit MyFreeTaxes.com. Utilizing filing software powered by TaxSlayer, MyFreeTaxes offers individuals and families with any income a free, safe, and easy way to
Auditions for The Black Box Theatre’s new season will take place at the theatre, 1623 Fifth Avenue, Moline, IL, on Saturday, March 1, 2025, from noon to 2:00 p.m., and Sunday, March 2, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Black Box Artistic Director Lora Adams says, “We are delighted to
The Windmill Volunteer Educators at the Windmill Cultural Center in Fulton, IL, invite the public to attend the next program of Wild Winter Wednesday, on February 26, 2025. The Center address is 111 Tenth Avenue in Fulton, IL. Please note: if Riverbend Schools are delayed or cancelled due to
Karla Burn, Resthave Care & Rehabilitation Marketing Director, submitted the article and photographs. We had a delightful twist this year, when voting for Resthave’s Royalty for Valentines Day. The voting concluded with three kings and three queens…all married couples Nursing royalty: left-to-right, Larry Haan, a Resthave resident, was crowned
Band and Choir Concerts begin at 6:00 p.m. tonight, February 20, 2025, at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. Come support the musical accomplishments of local students. Erin Morris is the Choir Teacher. Band Instructor is Anni Suman.
Janet Fisher and Paula Schares will begin their third year teaching easy, popular line dances, at the City of Morrison Community Room (inside Odell Pubic Library), 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Line dancing to great music is a lot of fun and a wonderful way to exercise! Classes
The Morrison High School B.L.I.N.D. Club (Building Lasting Impressions that Never Die) visited Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, for Valentine’s Day. The 12 students handed out cards for our residents to wish them Happy Valentine’s Day. Marketing Director Karla Burn stated, “Resthave would like to