Morrison Winter Park is Open

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report and took the photo. Morrison Winter Park on W. Winfield Street (in Waterworks Park) is officially open for those interested in ice skating. The newly-constructed rink has had delayed openings, due to the warmer temperatures and a recent incident of vandalism. Diligent attention to

Ronald C. Roth (1932 – 2023)

Ronald C. Roth, age 90, of Lakeview Village, Lenexa, KS, died Friday, January 27, 2023. Ron Roth was born April 26, 1932, in Kansas City, MO. After graduating from Southeast High School, he went to Kansas City Missouri Junior College for two years, then attended University of Kansas at Lawrence,

Gina Ellis (1986 – 2023)

Gina Ellis, age 36, died Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL. Gina was born on August 20, 1986, in Sterling, the daughter of Ervin and Jill (Siperly) Cornstubble. She married Adam Ellis on June 5, 2009. He preceded her in death in 2015.

Robert W. Tiesman (1937 – 2023)

Robert “Bob” W. Tiesman, 85, of Morrison, IL, died on Friday, January 27, 2023, at Genesis East Medical Center in Davenport, IA. Bob was born March 27, 1937, in Dixon, IL, to Claus and Hilda (Haan) Tiesman. He was educated in the Morrison Grade Schools and was a graduate of

Calvin S. Wing (1938 – 2023)

Calvin S. Wing, 84, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at Rock River Hospice Home in Sterling, IL. Calvin was born November 13, 1938, in Maquoketa, IA, to Edwin Slater and Elda Anna (Huebbe) Wing. He was educated in the rural Jackson County, Iowa, grade schools, and he

New Police Chief Valladares Welcomed

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. The Monday, January 23, 2023, meeting of the Morrison City Council was opened with the introduction of, and presentation of the Oath of Office to, the new Morrison Police Chief, Pedro N. Valladares, Jr. Chief Valladares will begin his service to the Morrison

2023 School District Calendar Changes

On Wednesday, January 25, 2023, Superintendent Scott Vance submitted this Letter to the Editor. Dear Parents/Guardians:The Morrison School District would like to announce the following calendar changes for theremainder of the 2022-2023 school year. Second Semester Early-Out Days:January 11 and January 25February 8 and February 22March 8 and March 22April

Vietnam Traveling Wall Coming to Rock Falls

The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall, a 3/5 scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, D. C., will make a visit to Rock Falls, IL, from Thursday, August 31, through Monday, September 4, 2023. The wall will be on display along the Rock River, at the RB&W District

Pre-K and Kindergarten Screenings

Morrison Early Learning Program The Morrison Early Learning Program at Northside Elementary School, 520 N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL, will sponsor preschool screenings, for those children who live in the Morrison School District, and who will be three- or four-years-old before September 1, 2023. As a part of the screening

Flags at Half-Staff for Monterey Park Victims

Please lower the United States flags and the State flags at all buildings until sunset, Thursday, January 26, 2023. As a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on January 21, 2023, in Monterey Park, California, by the authority vested in me as President

Congressman Sorensen Launches Valentines for Vets Drive

Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced the launch of his Valentines for Veterans drive. Residents, schools, and organizations in Illinois’ 17th Congressional District are invited to create handmade valentine’s cards and deliver them to Congressman Sorensen’s District Office in Rock Island, IL. The collection started Tuesday, January 24, 2023, and continues

2023 Whiteside Co. SWCD Notice of Election of Directors

To all Owners and Occupiers of Lands Lying Within the Boundaries of The Whiteside County Soil and Water Conservation District: Notice is hereby given that an Election will be held on the 1st day of February, 2023, from 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the USDA Building, 400 Wilkens Drive,

Mercury Welcomes Cheri Bustos as Co-Chair

Mercury, a leading global, bipartisan public strategy firm, announced on Monday, January 23, 2023, that former United States Congresswoman Cheri Bustos has joined the firm as Co-Chair. As a former senior member of House leadership with a long career in both the public and private sectors, Bustos brings decades of

CGH Auxiliary Shoe Sale

The CGH Auxiliary will host a one-day shoe sale on Monday, February 6, 2023, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Shoe Roads Productions sale will be located in the CGH Ryberg Auditorium, 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling, IL.  Shoes featured in the sale are athletic/tennis/leisure shoes for men and

Mustangs Falter in Last Quarter

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. The Morrison Mustangs allowed a 10-point lead, entering the final quarter, to slip away at Sherrard, IL. Morrison dropped to a 42-35 defeat to the Tigers, on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.   player pts.   player pts.   McQueen 6   Johnson – M Newman