Following a two years’ absence due to COVID-19 restrictions, Morrison High School’s Junior/Senior Prom made a joyous return to 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, April 30, 2022. “Moonlight Masquerade” Grand March began promptly at 4:00 p.m., with Trent Bush as Master of Ceremonies and Teacher Julia Deter back
Keith James Bull was born in Morrison, IL, on March 9, 1958, the youngest child of Wilson Wilfred and Dorcas Knapp Bull. He was creative, funny, intelligent, inquisitive, interested, vital, kind, welcoming, steady, and true. Immensely capable of change, he delighted in making and remaking his environment and himself. He
Sharon Moore submitted this press release and photo. Morrison Garden Club again will hold a Plant Sale this year. The event is Saturday, May 21, 2022, in the City of Morrison Community Room, located at 307 S. Madison Street, in Morrison, IL. Doors open at 9:00 a.m., and the sale
Volunteer Firefighter Anthony VanderLeest submitted the press release. Morrison Firefighters will host their annual Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, May 15, 2022, from 7:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. The event will be held at the Morrison Fire Department at 206 W. Main Street in Morrison, IL. They will serve pancakes, eggs,
The Whiteside County Multi-Jurisdictional All Hazards Mitigation Plan will be available for public review and comment, starting Thursday, May 19, 2022. The Mitigation Plan outlines projects and activities to reduce damages, caused by severe weather and other natural and man-made hazards. The Plan, along with a summary sheet and a
Belva A. Burmeister, 89, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, April 25, 2022, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison. Belva was born August 10, 1932, in White Pigeon Township, Morrison, to Elmer and Blanche (Groharing) Mosher. She was educated in the Morrison Grade Schools and was a graduate of Morrison
Editor’s note: Do not arrive before 5:00 to line up. Cars must not stop on Lincolnway. If there is a line, please drive around the block; approach the Church by driving down Genesee Street. Park on the west side of the street; servers will bring your meal(s) to you.
Thomas “Tom” J. VanderLeest, 61, of Clinton, IA, died April 13, 2022, at the University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City, IA. Tom was born January 7, 1961, in Morrison, IL, to Norman J. VanderLeeest and Leona C. (Buhrow) VanderLeest. Tom had a passion for antiquing, NASCAR and collecting cars,
Richard Carroll Parkinson, 81, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, April 24, 2022, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL. Richard was born August 28, 1940, in Chicago, IL, to Kenneth C. and Mae L. (Carroll) Parkinson. He was a graduate of Park Military Academy in Chicago. In 1961
Vicki L. Steward, 70, of Big Meadows Nursing Home in Savanna, IL, died Monday, April 18, 2022, at Big Meadows. Vicki was born June 1, 1951, in Clinton, IA, to Bernard J. and Dorothy M. (Geerts) Engelkins. She was educated in the Fulton, IL, schools and was a 1969 graduate
Anne Frame submitted the article and photographs. A community library has one purpose. That is to serve its patrons, from all ages, helping to educate, inform, and find enjoyment in the countless books on the many shelves. Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, has throughout its history
State Representative Tony McCombie again brings the 71st District to Springfield, IL, with her photo contest. Participants are to submit a photo that “best represents the people and places of the 71st District.” The winning photo from each category (People and Places) will be displayed in Rep. McCombie’s Springfield, and
The City of Morrison donated $12,500 to the Morrison Bark Park, on St. Patrick’s Day, Thursday, March 17, 2022. Those funds combined with $5000 from Morrison Area Development Corporation (MADC) have made it possible to raise the fence, by the end of May or June. Stay tuned for information about
On Monday, April 18, 2022, at approximately 9:04 a.m., a 911 call was received by the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office, reporting shots fired with a possible victim in the 20000 block of Hickory Hills Road, Sterling, IL. It was further reported that the suspect, a 16-year-old family member, had fled
Marc Adami supplied this press release. Professor Larry J. Weber of the University of Iowa and Co-Founder of the Iowa Flood Centeron is the presenter for the upcoming Whiteside Forum. On Thursday, April 28, 2022, he will speak to us about “Water Quality and Quantity Issues in the Midwest.” Meet