On Saturday, April 1, 2022, a New York Times analysis found that (IL-17) Congresswoman Cheri Bustos’s $55 million (secured for local community projects) ranks No. 1 among House of Representatives Democrats. In March, Bustos announced that she secured more than $55.65 million for projects in Peoria, Rockford, the Quad-Cities, Galesburg,
On Monday, May 2, 2022, City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen announced, “The City’s transition to new refuse and recycling containers starts soon!” “Next week you will have a recycling tote and a refuse tote delivered to your home. They will arrive accompanied with directions on the new procedures. Note that, one
Lorna Houzenga, 79, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, May 2, 2022, at her home. Lorna was born October 15, 1942, in Clinton, IA, to Edward and Gertrude (Shipma) Housenga. She was educated in the Fulton Grade Schools and attended Fulton High School. She married Harlan J. Houzenga on April 23,
Editor’s note: Visit Andresen Nature Center next door to Heritage Canyon, from 10:00 a.m.-to-4:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 7, 2022. Stimulating free activities for children include water bottle rocket launches; prairie information; taxidermy; 2000 new bees to watch! Early American Crafters welcome the public to enter 11 buildings in Heritage
Editor’s note: Visit Heritage Canyon, next door to Andresen Nature Center, on Friday, May 6, and Saturday, May 7, 2022, from 10:00 a.m.-to-4:00 p.m. both days. Eleven buildings and the grounds will be open. Andresen Nature Center, 409 N. 4th Street, Fulton, IL, will celebrate the remnant prairies in Whiteside
Edwin “Joe” Lowder, Jr., 84, of New Bedford, IL, died Saturday April 30, 2022, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL. Joe was born July 25, 1937, the son of Edwin Lowder, Sr. and Trena (Hartke) Lowder. He married Renate Apenborn on May 29, 1960, in Rock Falls, IL.
Daniel E. Garland, 70, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, May 1, 2022, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Daniel was born January 10, 1952, in Morrison, to Amos and Hazel (Daniels) Garland. He attended both Rock Falls, IL, and Morrison schools. He worked for Hunter’s Body Shop for many
Teacher Appreciation Week 2022 runs from Monday, May 2, through Friday, May 6. As a guided imagery assignment, spend five, quiet minutes remembering a Teacher or Coach who made you feel special, talented, or proud; one who helped you understand new content or skills; someone who made learning enjoyable. Add
United Way of Whiteside County CEO Keri Olson submitted the press release and photograph. For 102 years, this imposing, two-story, brick edifice has been a gathering place, at 502 First Avenue, Sterling, IL. It began as a church, welcoming life-long parishioners and visitors, and celebrating baptisms, Sunday Schools programs, weddings,
MHS Director Joplin Sell submitted the press release and graphic. Do you love fantasy and going on magical adventures? Do you have a soft spot in your heart for nerds, or maybe even consider yourself to be one? Do you love “Dungeons & Dragons” and aren’t afraid to fight monsters
Editor’s note: Call Stephanie Vavra (815-772-8718) for simple directions to Lot 24-Block V, West. Memorial Day approaches on Monday, May 30, 2022. At Grove Hill Cemetery, there will be a gathering of citizens to mark the service of military personnel. Others will place decor on graves or pause at burial
Master Gardeners will hold a Spring Bargain Plant Sale this year. The event is Saturday, May 14, 2022, at Cattail Park, in Fulton, IL. Follow 8th Avenue north, out of town, toward the Golf Course. Doors open at 8:00 a.m., and the sale ends at noon. How does the Plant
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. The MCUSD #6 Board of Education was in full attendance, as it convened in the District Office on Monday, April 25, 2022. The approved Consent Agenda included the hiring of Colin Wolf (1:1 Aide at Northside School) and Roger Barry (Custodian at Morrison
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. For the second month in a row, the Board room of the River Bend School District had to be relocated to accommodate a larger number of guests. The March Board meeting visitors had focused their comments and concerns on the selection of books,
Offered for sale in Morrison, IL, is a two-story house at 705 W. Wall Street. The dwelling is located near the end of a dead-end street, close to downtown and schools. The bathroom is on the first floor, as is one bedroom. A second bedroom is upstairs with three bonus