CCC Library Art Gallery Exhibit Through February

The Clinton Community College Library Art Gallery is hosting an exhibit of pieces by CCC students through February 2024. Artwork includes paintings and drawings using a variety of techniques. The community is invited to attend an Artist Reception on Wednesday, February 7, at 4:00 p.m. The Library Art Gallery is

CCC B-rrry Scurry Race February 3

The Clinton College College B-rrry Scurry is the first race in the Clinton, IA, area Mississippi River Challenge. Participants of three Clinton races (the CCC B-rrry Scurry 4-Mile Run; the Pam Pray Memorial 4-Mile Run (April 7); one of the three Clinton Half Marathon Races(September 8), will earn the large,

Bitter Cold! Wind Gusts! Freezing Rain!

Cory Law of Whiteside County Health Department stated on Friday, January 19, 2024, prepared this update from the National Weather Service of the Quad Cities, discussing the extreme cold this weekend and potential for icing next week. Please monitor weather.gov/quadcitiesfor more information throughout the weekend. Bitterly cold conditions will continue

January 28 Meet Meteorologist Stutzke

The Whiteside Forum will host guest speaker Andrew Stutzke, a Sterling, IL, native and the morning meteorologist for WQAD TV8. He will attend on Sunday afternoon, January 28, 2024, in the City of Morrison Community Room at Odell Public Library in Morrison, IL. Odell Public Library is located at 307

January 12 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, January 12, 2024. Arrests: None. The following Citations were issued.     Date     Name   Age     Address     Violation Cited 1-17-2024 Jennifer Reynolds 45 Morrison, IL Failure to Yield-Exiting Private Drive 1-18-2024 Cal Xona 34

First Third Thursday Coffee Hour of 2024

The relatively moderate 18-degree temperature on Thursday morning, January 18, 2024, might have encouraged those who visited The Loft on Main to assemble. From left-to-right are Nancy Usterbowski, Mona Milder, Monica Oncken, Loft Volunteer Pat McGarvey, Everett Pannier, and Mary Ellen Brackemyer. Marcia Haag, Barney Habben, and Andrea Dalton departed

NIU Fall 2023 Graduation List

Over 1100 students received their degrees from Northern Illinois University in December 2023. Included among the graduates was Adam Lindstrom, of Morrison, IL. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree, with a Major in Sport Management. Northern Illinois University is a student-centered, Nationally recognized, public research University, with expertise that

Resolve to Enjoy 2024 Third Thursdays

The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, will host Third Thursday, on January 18, 2024, from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., before the gallery doors open. Come in and say hello! Third Thursdays offer a pleasant opportunity for our residents to meet in a friendly environment and chat.

Dangerous Weather to Continue into Weekend

Whiteside County Health Department reports, “Beyond the wind chill, we’re eyeing more snow and dangerous cold. Snowfall of 1-4” is generally expected in two rounds between Wednesday night, January 17, 2024, into Friday morning, January 18. This may bring travel impacts to parts of the area, especially with the second

MHS 2nd Quarter and 1st Semester 2023-2024 Honor Rolls

The following Morrison High School students achieved Honor Roll status, during the Second Quarter and First Semester of the 2023-2024 school year. SECOND QUARTER 4.000 and Above Honor Roll Class of 2024:  Blake Adams, Alyvia Behrens, Carly Boonstra, Cambell Buikema, Cooper Bush, Geneva Connelly, Brianna Groenewold, Madison Houzenga, Katie Hutchison,

Duane L. Stern (1941 – 2024)

Duane L. Stern, 82, of Rockford, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 12, 2024. Duane was born August 28, 1941, in Sterling, IL, the son of Louis and Loretta (Rickleff) Stern. He married Charlotte Blevins on September 18, 1965, in Sterling. Duane served in the Army as a Military

Morrison Schools Run at Regular Times January 17

Morrison Community Unit School District #6 will run its normal schedule tomorrow, Wednesday, January 17, 2024. Dismissal time will be 2:55 p.m. at Northside, and 3:05 at the other building. There is no early dismissal tomorrow. Both morning and afternoon PreK programs will be in attendance.

Morrison Athletic Events Cancelled Tonight

“All athletic events for Morrison High School have been cancelled for tonight, Tuesday, January 16, 2024. The Boys Basketball game has been rescheduled for Saturday, January 27, with a Junior Varsity tip-off of 11:00 a.m. and the Varsity game to follow. No other makeup dates have been set at this

Call DMV Before You Drive There

Due to inclement weather conditions, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias encourages those seeking Secretary of State services, at Driver and Motor Vehicle facilities, to call 800-252-8980 or visit www.ilsos.gov to check DMV hours and status of appointments. “In times of inclement weather, like the current cold snap the State

Bingo Wednesdays at Resthave

Karla Burn wrote, “If you are 50 or older, please consider coming to join us for Bingo, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL.” “We will play every third Wednesday of the month, beginning February 21, 2024, and ending June 19. Competition takes place in our Assisted