Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. The River Bend School Board of Education held its scheduled Monday, March 21, 2022, meeting with an Agenda of limited Action Items. It opened with student achievement recognitions. Middle Schoolers Mason Kuebel (right) and Tolan Meyers (left) were congratulated by the Board for
Each of three, new, Morrison Community Improvement Fund Programs has criteria, in order to receive funding. Those specifics are listed below. 1) Opportunity Fund Grant Program – $5000 Maximum Per Request (MADC will budget $10,000 per year for this program.) Miscellaneous Requests Available to anyone within the 61270 zip code.
Morrison, IL, Morrison Area Development Corporation (MADC) Board of Directors is pleased to announce new programs, to aid area businesses. The programs will be managed by a new committee of the Board. The Morrison Community Improvement Fund (MCIF) Committee will be responsible for promotion and oversight of these new programs.
Richard “Dick” Cassens, 81, of Davenport, IA, died Sunday, March 20, 2022, at Good Samaritan Society in Davenport. Dick was born July 26, 1940, in Morrison, IL, to Alfred L. and Dorothy Mae (Peterkin) Cassens. He attended Morrison grade schools and was a graduate of Morrison High School. Dick worked
James Winslow “Huffer” Hufman, 75, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison. James was born May 4, 1946, in Iowa City, IA, to William D. and Mildred L. (Rhymer) Hufman. He was educated in the Morrison grade schools and Morrison High School.
Dorothy H. Jacobs, former teacher, 105 years old, went to be with the Lord at her home, on Sunday, March 13, 2022, surrounded by people who loved her. Dorothy was born December 2, 1916, in rural Sterling, IL, to John and Helen (Stralow) Jacobs. Wanting to get her education, she
Brian Lopez, 56, of Sterling, IL, passed away peacefully in hospice on Friday, March 11, 2022. Brian was born April 2, 1965, in Sterling, the son of Joseph Lewis and Hope Hellena (Urrutia Sanchez) Lopez. Brian had a passion for cooking, cooking out, and feeding his friends. He was an
Stephen R. Zuidema, 72, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Stephen was born April 7, 1949, in Union Grove Township, Whiteside County, IL, to Robert M. and Marjorie R. (Tichler) Zuidema. He was educated in the Morrison grade schools and Morrison
Donna J. Nye, 68, of Chadwick, IL, died Sunday, March 6, 2022, in her home. Donna was born March 28, 1953, in Morrison, IL, to William and Wilma (Blink) Schrader. She was educated in the Chadwick grade schools and was a 1971 graduate of Chadwick High School. She married James
Phyllis J. Heun, 84, of Fulton, IL, died Monday, March 7, 2022, at MercyOne Clinton, Clinton, IA. Phyllis was born February 1, 1938, in Clinton to Peter C. and Esther M. (Geerts) Smith. She attended Garden Plain Grade School and graduated from Fulton High School. On May 10, 1957, she
Betty Ann Vos, 90, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, March 5, 2022, peacefully at her home in Morrison. Betty was born on November 19, 1931, in Fulton, IL, to Garrett and Gertrude (Housenga) Ottens. She was a 1949 graduate of Fulton High School. Betty was proud of the fact that
Phyllis A. Pruis-Huizenga, 86, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, March 6, 2022, at Javon Bea Hospital in Rockford, IL. Phyllis was born December 27, 1935, in Fulton, IL, to Peter R. and Winifred K. (Bronkema) Hook. She was educated in the Robertson Grade School of Rural Whiteside County and was
Mary “Jeri” Renkes, 99, of Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, Morrison, IL, died Saturday, March 5, 2022, at Resthave. Jeri was born May 30, 1922, in Tampico, IL, to Francis Edward and Helen Alice (Brophy) Kelly. She was educated in the Tampico Grade School and was a graduate of Tampico High
Earlier in March 2022, the Whiteside County Board announced a new grant program, the ARPA State and Local Fiscal Recovery (SLFRF) Grant. It is available to businesses, nonprofits, and individuals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Whiteside County Administrator Joel Horn said, “The County received funds from the America Rescue Plan
Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, will offer its location for a blood drive, on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. The donor bus will be parked behind the Emergency Room entrance. Interested donors can schedule an appointment by calling 815-772-5536. Please leave a