Mustangs End Basketball Season at Regionals

To conclude their regular Boys Basketball season, the Morrison High School Varsity team beat Rock Falls High School 73-66, to advance to the Regional Finals. Morrison was poised to play the winner of the Princeton and Bureau Valley game. Morrison High School Coach Mark Ernst stated, “Our best game of

Lions Club Annual Rose Day Sale and Recycle Day

Morrison Lions Club members are taking orders for a dozen roses to be delivered on Good Friday, March 29, 2024. We cannot guarantee a certain color, but your request will be honored as closely as possible. The colors are vivid, from reds, pinks, mauves, yellows, to pinks, as well as

Wisenheimer Debuts at the Black Box Theatre

The long form improvisation troupe Wisenheimer was founded in 2011 and features Leslie Mitchell, Jeff De Leon, and Jen Kuhle. Their first appearance at The Black Box Theatre is Saturday, March 2, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. Join the party at 1623 5th Avenue, Moline, IL. Joining Wisenheimer will be Mike

March 7 Begin to Line Dance

Neither dance experience nor a partner are necessary to enjoy learning to line dance. Just get in line! Wear comfortable shoes and bring water, for this free, public activity. Classes begin Thursday, March 7, 2024, from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m., in the City of Morrison Community Room, at Odell Public

Scouts Earned Merit Badges and New Ranks

Scout BSA Troop 96 honored five of its members, on Sunday, February 25, 2024, beginning shortly after 6:00 p.m., at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Four-of-five boys were present to have their achievements in merit badges and ranks recognized. Supporters watched these accomplishments: parents, grandparents, and

Meet Family Life Educator Kara Schweitzer

The lifelong well-being of every Illinois resident is central to the Illinois Extension mission. In northwestern Illinois, a new Educator has joined the Statewide effort, to provide programming that promotes positive health practices. Kara Schweitzer is the new Family Life Educator serving Carroll, Lee, and Whiteside Counties, and other areas

Dairy Producers: Enroll for 2024 Dairy Margin Coverage

Starting Wednesday, February 28, dairy producers will be able to enroll for 2024 Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC.) This is an important safety net program offered through the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), that provides producers with price support to help offset milk and feed price differences. DMC signup ends

Refuse To Quit Fitness Opens

The Morrison, IL, Chamber of Commerce scheduled a Ribbon Cutting ceremony, at noon on Thursday, February 15, 2024, for a sixth new, Main Street business: Refuse To Quit Fitness (RTQ Fitness), at 222 W. Main Street. The former Baseball and Softball practice venue, “The Cage,” and “China House” restaurant previously

ImpactLife Blood Drive March 4

Morrison Elementary School, 520 N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL, will host a Blood Drive, on Monday, March 4, 2024, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. The location is the Cafeteria. Persons with appointments will be given priority, but walk-ins are welcome. Your last date to have donated elsewhere was January 8.

Morrison Police Report February 16

The following Arrests were made, and Citations issued, since Friday, February 16, 2024. Arrests:On Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at approximately 1:00 a.m., the Morrison Police Department conducted a traffic stop in the 100 block of W. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL, on a vehicle in violation of the Illinois Vehicle Code.

Adam H. Yoeckel, Jr. (1927 – 2024)

Adam H. Yoeckel, Jr., age 96, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, February 22, 2024, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL. Adam was born August 26, 1927, in Wacker, IL, the son of Adam H., Sr. and Irene (Remery) Yoeckel. He married Helen Bartz on July 24, 1948,

Ruth L. Letcher (1937 – 2024)

Ruth L. Letcher, 87, of Fulton, IL, died Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at Addington Place of Clinton in Clinton, IA. Ruthie was born February 4, 1937, in Pearl City, IL, to Ralph A. and Esther M. (Ernest) Brinkmeier. She was educated in the rural Carroll County grade schools and was

Superintendent Addresses Music Program Concerns

MCUD #6 Staff, Parents, and Guardians: On Friday, February 9, 2024, an online petition was circulated with the premise that the Board of Education was contemplating the elimination of the K-5 Fine Arts program. At this time the Board of Education has NOT discussed the possibility of eliminating that program.

Rotary February Students Honored

Rotarian Mick Welding stated, “Our February 2024 Morrison High School Students of the Month are Gracelyn Streets Wood and Blake Adams.” City of Morrison, IL, Mayor Scott Vandermyde is shown with the honorees at The Loft on Main. “Gracelyn is the daughter of Jennifer Streets and Walter Wood. Her school

February 23 Removal of Spring Road Postings

The Whiteside County Highway Department has announced removal of the posted spring weight limits for County Highways. Removal of postings will go into effect on Friday, February 23, 2024. Township roads may vary, so it is suggested that each Township be contacted regarding their postings. For questions concerning the postings