On Wednesday, September 4, 2019, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) released the following statement after President Trump announced his plans to defund $3.6 billion in military construction projects. She is a member of both House Appropriations Subcommittees, on Defense and Military Construction. “The President’s plan to steal billions of dollars from
On Thursday, September 5, 2019, 71st District State Representative candidate, Democrat Joan Padilla, announced an important labor endorsement in her bid to win the seat in 2020. SMART Local 219 (International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, and Transportation Workers) has thrown its support behind Padilla’s candidacy. “We support candidates
The 2019-2020 school year began [Thursday, August 15,] with the first full-time School Resource Officer (SRO) walking the halls and making himself available, to assist in making the schools more safe and secure. Morrison Police Department has assigned Dan Simmons to fulfill the responsibility of SRO. He accepts the challenges
Recent information indicates victims of elder abuse suffer nearly $2.9 billion in financial exploitation annually, through crimes that specifically target them. What can be done to help them, their families, and friends? Whiteside County TRIAD is excited to announce two upcoming events for the public to attend free of charge.
This article was written by Stephanie Vavra. While walking through Grove Hill Cemetery shortly before 8:00 a.m., on Friday morning, September 6, 2019, daughter Hillary Blevins and I noticed a vintage Army car parked beside the Veteran’s Memorial. Two men seemed to be looking at the howitzer. We hurried to
Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society has invited a dynamic President’s wife, from America’s early history to speak, on Sunday, September 8, 2019. at 2:00 p.m. You will meet her at the Lincoln Learning Center, 611 E. Third Street, in Sterling, IL. Barbara Kay is a retired high school history teacher, who
The Morrison Athletic Boosters will host a Tailgate Party at the stadium prior to every home Varsity Football game. They will have a giveaway for the first 100 fans. Tailgating is from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and features fun, games, and special menu items, including the new “Stampede Sandwich.” That
Jerry Brearton submitted this article. In 2009 both Houses of Congress passed a resolution designating September 16 as “American Legion Day.” This year is the 100th Anniversary of the The American Legion, which was chartered by an Act of Congress in 1919, under Title 36. Most recently the LEGION Act
Stephanie Vavra wrote this article. On Saturday evening, August 31, 2019, CBS News reported the approach of Hurricane Dorian, poised to make landfall in the southeast coastal area in a matter of days. “As of 5:00 p.m. EDT, the National Hurricane Center believes Dorian may hit parts of the northwestern
Thanks to this group of Morrison Rotarians U. S. Highway 30 was much cleaner. Thank you, Mike Gunderson, Kristi Wambeke, Mark Schuler (our fearless leader), Stan Steines, Dan Vandermyde, Ted Volckmann, and Kevin Schisler. Don Jevne assisted in the cleanup earlier on the May 2019 day. And we can’t forget
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, August 23, 2019. Arrests: On Wednesday, August 28, 2019, at approximately 4:22 p.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Demarcus L. Edwards, age 28 of Davenport, IA. The traffic
Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary will host the autumn Collective Goods sale on Wednesday, September 4, 2019, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The event will be held n the Main Lobby, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL. Sale items include books, electronics, home goods, kids’ gifts, and more. Payment will
Anne Frame submitted this article. “A Tapestry of American Music: Songs that Unite Us” will be presented by Morrison’s Community Choir, on Sunday, September 15, 2019. The performance will be at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, beginning at 3:00 p.m. Nearly 60 talented singers from the
Stephanie Vavra wrote this article. Rock Falls Tourism invites the surrounding communities to their second Annual Art in the Park Sculpture Walk and Outdoor Art Gallery. The family friendly event takes place Saturday, September 7, 2019, from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m., at RB & W Riverfront Park, 301 E. Second
Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, 500 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, will hold the annual Fall Carnival, to benefit St. Jude Children’s Hospital, on Sunday, September 22, 2019, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. The rain date is Sunday, October 6. There will be a cookout, petting zoo, bake