Luella Buis (1921 – 2024)

Luella Buis, 102, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, in Morrison. Luella was born May 11, 1921, in Garden Plain, IL, to Joe and Minnie (Jaarsma) Ottens. She was educated in the rural Whiteside County Grade Schools. She married Dennis J. Buis on

Schools Closed Friday

Due to forecasted snow accumulations and dangerous travel conditions, Morrison Community Unit School District #6 will be closed tomorrow, Friday, January 12, 2024.

Kenneth Wayne Newlon (1936 – 2024)

Kenneth Wayne Newlon, 87, of Sterling, IL, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at his home. Ken was born on April 2, 1936, in Sterling, the son of Virgil and Ruth (Blackert) Newlon. He attended Hooppole, IL, grade schools and graduated from Annawan, IL, High School. He married Annetta

January 11 ARC Blood Drive

The first community American Red Cross Blood Drive of 2024 will be held Thursday, January 11, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL. The drive will run from noon to 6:00 p.m. Call the Blood Program Leader Kaywyn Beswick, at 815-718-5117. Make an appointment yourself online

Benefit for Jeg Weets February 18

On Friday, December 20, 2023, Jenna Weets, Morrison, IL wrote, “Thanks to a couple of [husband] Brad’s wonderful coworkers, there will be a benefit for Jeg on Sunday, February 18, [2024,] in Carbon Cliff, IL.” The times are 1:00 to 6:00 p.m., at Silvis Eagles Club (Fraternal Order of Elks

January Storm Coming This Week

On Wednesday, January 10, 2024, The National Weather Service of the Quad Cities shared the following information with Whiteside County Health Department. It regards the potential for another winter storm this Friday, January 12, into Saturday, January 13. Please see the graphics for more information. Visit weather.gov/quadcities for revised predictions

Morrison Schools Will Be Closed January 9

Due to the forecasted inclement weather for this evening, Monday, January 8, 2024, and into tomorrow morning, Tuesday, January 9, MCUD #6 will cancel classes tomorrow January 9. In the event that WACC is in session, MHS students will not attend.

Supper Tonight at Pizza Ranch Supports WHOA

Pizza and other meal choices will be available for supper tonight, Monday, January 8, 2024, if you take the family to Pizza Ranch, 1377 11th Street N. W., Clinton, IA. Pizza Ranch and White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center, WHOA, are partnering in a fundraiser. It will benefit this organization with

Comic Book Workshop Ends with Art, Cocoa, and Popcorn

Editor’s note: Photos were supplied by Youth Services Coordinator Katie Rider (Odell Public Library) and The Loft on Main Volunteer Pat McGarvey . McGarvey and Volunteer Sarah Bull assisted at the party. Twenty-eight, comics-loving Morrison, IL, youngsters took part in a Comic Book Workshop, on Thursday, January 4, 2024. Katie

City of Morrison 2023: A Year in Review

Morrison, IL, City Administrator Brian Melton offers a report, “2023: A Year In Review,” to the community. “It provides some highlights and accomplishments of the City in the past year.” The report can be accessed by this link: 2023; A Year In Review.

When Will Mass Media Focus on Serious Issues?

This essay was written by Dr. Arthur C. Donart, PhD, Korean Veteran. I wish our media would focus its attention on the issues that confront us, rather than the cheap shots that politicians are taking to discredit their opponents. So, Nikki Haley changed her mind about raising the gas tax.

December 29 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrests were made, and Citations issued since Friday, December 29, 2023. Arrests: None The following Citations were issued.     Date     Name   Age     Address     Violation Cited 12-30-2023 Olivia Lewis 30 Prophetstown, IL Speeding 12-30-2023 Joseph Broughton 33 Morrison, IL No Valid

CGH Sunshine Winner Candance Bousum, CNA

Candance Bousum, a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) on 3rd Floor Medical Unit, was recently recognized as a recipient of the Sunshine Award for extraordinary service. The Sunshine Award was created to honor and recognize outstanding service and compassionate care, by those in non-nursing roles, such as CNAs, CMTs, or MAs.

CGH DAISY Winner Karen Hosler, RN

Karen Hosler, a Registered Nurse in the CGH Emergency Department, is a recipient of the prestigious DAISY Award for extraordinary Nurses. An International program, this award is presented to Nurses around the world, who go above and beyond for their patients and demonstrate extraordinary compassionate care. “We recently brought our