Yvonne Ruth Burkholder (1935 – 2024)

Yvonne Ruth Burkholder, 88, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, January 25, 2024, at her home in Morrison. Yvonne was born November 27, 1935, in Morrison, to Walter and Rena (Rose) Doorenbos. She was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools and graduated from Morrison High School in 1953. On

2023-2024 Junior High 2nd Quarter Honor Roll

Morrison Junior High School submitted the following lists of students on the 2nd Quarter Honor Roll, of the 2023-2024 school year. 6th GRADE STRAIGHT A’s (4.000): GARRETT BAIMA, COEN FINKLE, LYLAH HARRIDGE, BRINKLEY ICENOGLE, COLTON KUEHL, JACOB MERTES, SUMMER PAGELOFF, ZOEY STUART, AVA WOLEVER, URYAH WRIGHT 6TH GRADE HIGH HONOR

Program: Winter Is for the Birds

The sandhill crane is both majestic and mysterious. Its smooth, sleek body moves gracefully as it slowly walks the marsh land of the Mississippi River. Occasionally, you may be fortunate enough to spot one or two from spring-to-fall here in the Clinton, IA, or Fulton, IL, area. However, observing nearly

2024 Cub Scout Pinewood Derby

Morrison Cub Scout Pack 328 held the annual Pinewood Derby, on Saturday, January 13, 2023, in Fellowship Hall of Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Scout Master Eric Anderson stated the Pine Wood Derby likely began when Cub Scouting did, in 1930. At that time is was

Cheryl Ann Christianson (1947 – 2024)

Cheryl Ann Christianson died on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL, after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was 76. Cheryl was born in Rock Island County, IL, on January 25, 1947, and graduated from Rockridge High School in 1964. She attended Blackhawk Community

Cancellation for Schools January 23

Due to hazardous road conditions, Morrison Community Unit School District 6 will be closed today, Tuesday, January 23, 2024. The make-up date will be announced at a later date.

Irvin R. Prins (1940 – 2024)

Irvin R. Prins, 83, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, January 21, 2024, at his home. Irv was born May 5, 1940, in Morrison, to John A. and Helen (Van Zuiden) Prins. He was educated in Greene School in Lyndon, IL, and graduated Lyndon High School in 1958. He served in

Rescheduled Girls Basketball Game

The Monday, January 22, 2024, Morrison Fillies Girls Basketball game has been rescheduled for Monday, February 5, at home. The Junior Varsity tipoff will be at 5:30 p.m., with the Varsity to follow.

Mickley and Vegter on Iowa State Dean’s List

More than 10,800 Iowa State University students have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement, by being named to the Fall Semester 2023 Dean’s List. Students named to the Dean’s List must earn a grade point average of at least 3.50 on a 4.00 scale, while carrying a minimum of 12

Sorensen to Host Veterans January 23

On Tuesday, January 23, 2024, from 2:30 to 3:00 p.m., Congressman Eric Sorensen will host veterans and advocates in East Moline, IL. The roundtable discussion is an opportunity to discuss their needs and challenges, and to highlight Sorensen’s work in Congress to support local veterans. Last year, Sorensen introduced the

NWS Update Through January 23

Whiteside County Health Department Assistant Director of Public Health Cory Law describes details from the National Weather Service of the Quad-Cities, regarding weather through Tuesday, January 23, 2024. “For continued updates please visit weather.gov/quadcities, and learn more ice safety at weather.gov/safety/winter-ice-frost.” A wintry mix of rain, snow, sleet, and freezing

No School or Girls Basketball January 22

Due to hazardous, icy road conditions, Morrison Community Unit School District 6 will be closed today, Monday, January 22, 2024. Athletic Director Gregg Dolan writes, “Tonight’s Girls Basketball game between Erie-Prophetstown and Morrison, at Morrison, has been cancelled.”

Boy Scout Fundraiser at Culver’s January 23

This photo of Wednesday, March 15, 2023, marked the bridging of two Arrow of Light-ranked Cub Scouts into Scouts BSA, of Morrison, IL. Brinkley, second from right, could continue in a Scouts BSA all-female Troop, if five members were interested. Currently, the five members of Scouts BSA Troop 96 are

Ruth A. Kath (1934 – 2024)

Ruth A. Kath, 89, of Morrison, IL, formerly of Aurora, IL, died Friday, January 19, 2024, at her home in Morrison. Ruth was born May 27, 1934, in Aurora, IL to John and Wanda (Elbe) Miller. She attended East Aurora High School. In May of 1960 Ruth married Martin Kath

Determan Receives Customer Care Service Award

Clinton Community College has announced the recipient of the 2024 Connie Campbell Memorial Customer Service Award. The award was created in memory of CCC employee Connie Campbell of Camanche, IA, who passed away in June of 2006. The award honors a CCC employee whose work reflects that customer care that