David “Dave” John Stoudt, 61, of Boulder, CO, formerly of Morrison, IL, died on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at his home. Dave was born August 9, 1962, in Clinton, IA, to Penelope R. “Penny” (Hill) and John G. “Jack” Stoudt. He was educated in the Morrison schools, where he participated
Brian Bartoz, Morrison High School Key Club Advisor, took the following photographs. Kiwanis Club and MHS Key Club members held the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Kiwanis Park, in the 700 block of N. Genesee Street, on Saturday, March 23, 2024. The effort is in service to children through age
Sandra K. Simester, 81, of Rock Falls, IL, died on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at Rock River Hospice & Home in Sterling, IL. Sandra was born August 4, 1942, in Rock Falls, the daughter of Elbert and Vivian (Roderick) Chronister. She married Paul Simester on May 29, 1963, in Rock
Pamela A. Decker-Vos, 71, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, March 22, 2024, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, IA. Pamela was born September 19, 1952, in Edison, NJ, to William J. and Louise (Perrette) Davis. Pamela was married to James Eugene “Gene” Decker, Sr. on
Janice J. Kness, 77, of Clinton, IA, passed away Friday, March 22, 2024, in Dubuque, IA. Janice Jeanne Dolan was born on January 13, 1947, in Clinton, the daughter of Harold and Elizabeth (Ingwersen) Dolan. She was a 1965 graduate of St. Mary’s High School and later from Mount St.
Morrison High School Athletic Director Gregg Dolan stated, “Tonight’s JV Softball game in Morrison, IL, against Bureau Valley and the JV and Varsity Baseball games at Bureau Valley have been cancelled for today[, Friday, March 22, 2024]. A makeup date of Tuesday, April 30, has been set.”
On Thursday, March 21, 2024, Morrison High School Varsity Softball team overwhelmed Milledgeville, IL, while away from home. After seven innings the game was called, due to the ten-run rule, with the score 2 to 0. Bella Duncan pitched all innings, with 17 strikeouts and 4 base on balls. The
Michael Owen Lowery, 79, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, March 21, 2024, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL. Mike was born August 7, 1944, in Princeton, IL, to Francis Owen and Dorothy C. (Whitver) Lowery. He was educated in the Walnut Grade School and was a graduate
Photos were submitted by MHS Key Club Advisor Brian Bartoz. Prior to the annual Kiwanis Club Community Easter Egg Hunt, over 1400 eggs are prepared by volunteers every year. In addition to candy in all eggs, many also contain folded slips of paper announcing prizes. These range from kid-oriented reading
Morrison, IL, High School Principal David Mills is a steadfast supporter of Special Olympics and raises funds for the worthy organization, in an extreme manner. He has participated in several Polar Plunges to earn financial pledges. For the ninth time, on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at Bally’s Casino in Rock
On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, Morrison High School Varsity Softball team overwhelmed Lena Winslow, IL, while away from home. After six innings the game was called, due to the ten-run rule., with the score 10 to 0. Bella Duncan pitched all innings, with 16 strikeouts and 1 base on balls.
Over 500 pounds of items were donated to Morrison Charitable Food Pantry, NFP on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, Homestead Assisted Living & Memory Care, and Morrison Community Hospital joined forces, with a friendly competition to gather items for the Morrison Food Pantry. The pantry was running
Listed below are Morrison High School students who achieved Honor Roll status during the Third Quarter of the 2023-2024 school Year. 4.000 and Above HONOR ROLLClass of 2024: Blake Adams, Madison Banks, Alyvia Behrens, Caden Bielema, Carly Boonstra,Cambell Buikema, Cooper Bush, Geneva Connelly, Kelsey Gibbs, Brianna Groenewold, Madison Houzenga, Katie
Today, 314 Action, the premier Pro-Science Political Organization, congratulates Representative Sean Casten (IL-06); Representative Bill Foster (IL-11); Representative Eric Sorensen (IL-17); Representative Lauren Underwood (IL-14. [These candidates won] their Primaries and advanc[ed] to the General Election. President and Founder of 314 Action, Shaughnessy Naughton, released the following statement
The Sterling Park District is pleased to announce that Chris Dudley of Shreveport, LA, has been hired as the “Racquet Sports Director/Head Tennis Professional” at the Westwood Tennis Center, 1900 Westwood Drive, Sterling, IL. Chris brings over 40 years of tennis experience to Westwood, having played and worked in New