George Edward Entwhistle was born May 10, 1945, in Morrison, IL. He battled kidney disease for several years, including dialysis. He died January 19, 2022, in Iowa City, IA. George attended schools in Morrison, where he became an Eagle Scout. He went to the University of Iowa to study Electrical
The Morrison Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is pleased to announce Faith Rumfelt as the new Executive Director of the Chamber. She took the post on Monday, January 17, 2022. Rumfelt said, “I am so excited to come back home to Morrison and help foster growth in our businesses
On Thursday, January 20, 2022, Mount Mercy University, Cedar Rapids, IA, announced students have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement, by being named to the Fall semester 2021 Dean’s List. One Morrison, IL, student was included: Kelly Pannier.
On Thursday, January 20, 2022, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, announced more than 9700 students have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement, by being named to the Fall semester 2021 Dean’s List. Students must have earned a grade point average of at least 3.50 on a 4.00 scale, while carrying
On Friday afternoon, January 21, 2022, the Editor interviewed employees of Engel Electric Company, who were installing the first of 59 lamp posts in the downtown Morrison, IL, area. The Sterling, IL, business had four men on site. Two pulled seven wires from the individual bases where posts would be
On January 22, 2022, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL, announced its Fall 2021 Dean’s List students. To earn this distinction, students must meet a minimum semester grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale in the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology, or a minimum of 3.75 on a
On Wednesday, December 1, 2022, Abbi Manning opened a home boarding kennel for dogs only, conveniently located at 18420 Lyndon Road, Morrison, IL, four miles north of U. S. Highway 30. There are seven pens. At the owner’s request, two dogs may be penned together. Barnyard Kennels is open daily,
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, January 14, 2022. Arrests: On Wednesday, January 19, 2022, Morrison Police arrested David W. Byerley, age 52 of Sterling, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Whiteside County, charging Byerley with Failure to Appear-Driving While License Suspended. Byerley was
Congresswoman Cheri Bustos, a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, voted for the Ensuring Veterans’ Smooth Transition (EVEST) Act. This legislation would automatically enroll all eligible Veterans into Veterans Affairs (VA) health care services. The legislation passed the House with bipartisan support. “When our Nation’s Veterans leave military
Northside Elementary School is currently accepting applications for a K-2 Illinois licensed, Physical Education teacher. The position will start Tuesday, February 1, 2022. Interested applicants can apply here: https://www.applitrack.com/roe47/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=3519&fbclid=IwAR0Dyd8Q-DGuucIn2WSXE5V06Kd3V0EhQn3ZF9XzIZop11dKNTmi0diYIG4.
Trent Bush of Morrison, IL, a partner with Ward, Murray, Pace & Johnson, P.C. in Sterling, IL, has been appointed by the Illinois Supreme Court, to its Remote Proceedings Task Force. He is one-of-two practicing Attorneys appointed to the 14-member task force, chaired by 1st District Appellate Justice Mary K.
Athletic Director Gregg Dolan wrote on Thursday, January 20, 2022, “With all the cancellations the past couple of weeks, here are next week’s sporting events for Morrison High School.” Girls Basketball: Monday, January 24, and Thursday, January 27, at Home, both at 5:30 p.m. Boys Basketball: Saturday, January 22, at
Third Thursday gatherings at The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, are always welcoming. From 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., the community is encouraged to join others in casual conversation-with-treats. Ten Morrisonians braved the chill on January 20, 2022, to enjoy coffee and comaraderie. Left-to-right, seated are Everett
On Monday, January 17, 2022, U. S. Representatives Cheri Bustos and Ashley Hinson, along with U. S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin and U. S. Senators Tammy Duckworth, Roy Blunt, and Chuck Grassley shared significant information about funding.They announced that the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has allocated
Northside School morning and afternoon students, in the Blended Early Learning class of Pre-K and Kindergarten, participated in a service project. The children collected food items, to donate to Morrison Friends Food Pantry. The afternoon class of 18 is shown holding their contributions. Adult staff includes, left-to-right, Dana Bass, Lisa